Hungerford Town
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Sat 09 Feb 2019  ·  Vanarama National League South
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town
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0
St Albans City

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Ciaran Morrison6 Feb 2019 - 14:36
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Hungerford Town v St Albans
Where: Bulpit Lane RG17 OBE
When: 9th February 2019
K.O 3PM

This is the reverse of the opening day fixture. On the 4th of August 2018 in the sunshine (how I want that now) both teams set out on their national league south journey’s. Just over 6 months later and Hungerford are still in with a shout of staying up whilst St Albans are knocking on the door of the play offs. A win is vital for both sides especially the hosts who know they could go bottom if Weston beat Wealdstone. Ian Herring will try and not make that happen but knows staying up will be harder than ever before.

Form guide- St Albans had last weekend off after their home game versus Weston was postponed but play in the Herts senior cup semi-final on Wednesday night v premier league Watford. Their latest result in the league was a 1-0 win away at Hampton and Richmond. Hungerford have lost their last three games narrowly at Wealdstone before 3-0 and 4-1 defeats home and away against Hemel Hempstead and Chelmsford City

Team news- Saints hope Sam Merson, Ben Herd and David Noble are available as the trio recover from recent injury problems. However they definitely won’t have midfielder Percy Kiangebeni after his contract was mutually terminated. The Crusaders won’t have manager Ian Herring available for selection after he announced on Wednesday that he’ll retire from playing football. Callum Willmoth stepped up his rehabilitation by playing 45 minutes on Tuesday night in a friendly against Wooten Bassett. Marvel Ekpiteta also played 45 which combined with his 60 minutes at Chelmsford last Saturday means he should be able to play the full 90. Matt Jones returned to the line-up on Tuesday after being ill for the Chelmsford defeat so should start ahead of Dan Bailey at left back.

Star man- The visitors have striker David Moyo as their main goal threat. The Zimbabwean international has scored 10 goals so far this campaign. Marvel Ekpiteta came back for the hosts last weekend and despite not being fully fit he dealt with everything thrown at him and showed how much the Crusaders have missed him in recent weeks. His partnership with centre back Josh Martin will be key if the Berkshire side are to stay up.

Head to head- Back in August Saints edged a thrilling encounter 3-2 despite Hungerford being 2-1 up. Last season at Bulpit Lane it ended a 3-1 home win following a 0-0 away draw earlier on in the season. In 2016/17 it ended in a 5-0 win to St Albans at Clarence Park before a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture.

Notice- There is likely to be a pitch inspection on Saturday. Recent snow fall and heavy rain fall means the pitch is currently waterlogged. Every effort is being made to make sure St Albans fans don’t have a wasted trip and the game can be played this weekend.

Vanarama National League South Fixtures

Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Billericay Town
3
Truro City
2
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Chippenham Town
1
Hemel Hempstead Town
1
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Dartford
3
Bath City
0
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Dulwich Hamlet
2
Welling United
1
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Eastbourne Borough
2
Oxford City
2
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Gloucester City
P
Concord Rangers
P
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Hampton & Richmond Borough
1
Slough Town
1
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Torquay United
P
Chelmsford City
P
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Weston-super-Mare AFC
P
Wealdstone
P
Sat 9 Feb 2019KO: 15:00
Woking
3
East Thurrock United
0

Head-to-Head

Sat 4 Aug 2018
St Albans City
3
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town
2
Mon 12 Mar 2018
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town FC
3
St. Albans City
1
Sat 10 Feb 2018
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town FC
St. Albans City
Sat 21 Oct 2017
St. Albans City
0
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town FC
0
Sat 1 Apr 2017
Hungerford Town Football Club
Hungerford Town
0
St. Albans City
0

Match details

Match date

Sat 09 Feb 2019

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

216

Competition

Vanarama National League South

League position

9
St Albans City
19
Hungerford Town
Team overview
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Team Sponsors

Kit Sponsor - Newbury Building Society
Kit Sponsor - CY Group
Club Sponsor - Stream Networks
Club Sponsor - Herongate Club
Club Sponsor - LEAP Driving School
Club Sponsor  - Cottage Stoves
Club Sponsor - Cobbs Farm Shop Hungerford
Club Sponsor - John O'Gaunt Pub
Club Sponsor - Monty Accounting Solutions
Club Sponsor - Newbury Racecourse
Club Sponsor  - Hungerford Design
Club Sponsor - ENGSOL
Club Sponsor - Halcyon Living
Club Sponsor - Samaritans
HTFC Community Sponsor  - LEWIS ELECTRICAL (Newbury) Limited
Club Sponsor - Newbury Weekly News
Club Sponsor - TheSporting.blog
HTFC Community Sponsor - R H Systems
Club Sponsor - Prostate Cancer UK
Club Sponsor - FootyStats
Club Sponsor - Macron Store UK
Club Sponsor - The Borough Arms
Club Sponsor - HTFC Juniors