Match Preview: Willand Rovers v Larkhall Athletic
Rovers will be hoping that the rain doesn’t decide Saturday’s result with the bluebirds from Larkhall flocking in for our latest clash in the Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm KO!
Last time out for Rovers, it was a visit to Badgers Hill where the pitch was rather muddy but both sides were eager to get a game in as they battled it out in the bog. Only one goal splitter on both sides with Albie Hopkins curling it past Ashby-Hammond to secure all three points for the hosts on a cold, miserable afternoon in Somerset.
This time round though, it’s a crucial game for Rovers as they have once again the opportunity to leap out of the relegation zone whilst our visitors Larkhall can build on their promotion bid as the league tightens up. Though to be honest both sides will be glad to be in action as one again, as the weather warnings threaten the hallowed turf.
John Durbin’s men have been busy this season, cementing themselves in and around the playoffs and looking to really push on from their recent investment and renovation of their home and a general change in luck for the Bath-based side. The last time both sides met was back in Mid October where Bailey Kempster & Finn Herbert had Rovers two in front with only five on the clock. However, the hosts through Bowman & Horrocks made the rovers settle for a point at Plain Ham.
Larkhall’s last game was also at the weekend where they received a visit from Didcot who currently cruise around mid-table. Freddie King scored within the first quarter of an hour for the hosts with Tyger James-Hall levelling it up with five to go, for it to be a point a piece.
One to watch for this weekend’s visitors would have to be Dawid Regula who is well known within the fourth tier as he’s plied his trade at Hungerford Town, Melksham Town & Swindon Supermarine where he’s replicated his form into this season by being the division’s top scorer on 11 for the 25/26 campaign.
For this weekend’s fixture, we are offering our season ticket at a concession rate promotion. Suppose you’re not planning to make the trip to Mansfield with City or the journey to Uxbridge with Tivvy. Even if Torquay & Taunton don’t go ahead, we have you covered. Show your season ticket at the gate and gain concession entry!
The bar will be open from 12:30, when Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on our screens. Grab a pint and watch the undercard before the main event. The official turnstiles open at half 1 with refreshments available as usual from the tea hut.
We look forward to welcoming you this weekend for another enthralling Southern Football League fixture. Plenty at stake, pack the gate, get behind the rovers.
