Willand Rovers v Melksham Town
Rovers are back in action at The Stan Robinson Stadium this weekend as we take on Wiltshire-based Melksham Town in the Pitching In Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm KO.
Last time out for Rovers it was a trip up to Bishops Cleeve in which it was our second joust with the Mitres with it being our first league outing. The fixture ended 0-0 but a great effort from the lads made sure not to let Cleeve, who had an eye for goal this season, break the deadlock on the occasion and take a well-earnt point back down the M5 to set up this fixture.
Meanwhile for our visitors this afternoon it was a long trip for Helston on a bitter Monday night in which Town were able to make the difference in a good fixture and seal all three points thanks to a goal from Josh Bennett. A long trip home for the visitors on the night.
Melksham Boss Mark Collier has helped his side to a good start this season in the Div One South with several key players within his side including former Torquay man Jake Andrews who was a pivotal player in their National League South title win back in the 2018/19 season during his loan from Bristol City and one to look out for in the future in Theo Lynden who came through at Bristol Rovers and can bring a controlling force from the middle of the pack.
The last time out between both sides was a 0-0 draw at Oakfield Stadium back in late February of this year, hopefully, there are goals to be had this time at Silver Street on Saturday Afternoon.
The festive period is closing in and the fixtures keep ramping up, the penultimate home game before the big day. Your support would be massively appreciated, bring a mate and double the gate!
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