The Peacocks play their final home game of the Vanarama National League South season when they entertain Weymouth tomorrow evening (25th April), ko 7.45pm.
After the weekend comeback win over Worthing, Town will want a repeat three points to sign off in front of their own fans as they look to make it eight wins from the last 12 games. They will also be conscious that a victory, apart from giving them the League double, would also lift them a further two places up the table to 13th position with one game left to play this coming weekend. The Dorset side meanwhile will have a different albeit more vital motive tomorrow as anything other than a win will see them relegated to the Southern League. They currently lie in 23rd spot, five points adrift of 20th placed Dulwich Hamlet who can escape the drop if they beat Concord Rangers tomorrow. Should the Terras secure victory at the Cygnet, they would then have to beat Dover in a winner takes all game on Saturday whilst also hoping that results elsewhere go in their favour.
With these permutations, a nervy night for the visitors is therefore in store but they will come into the match boosted by their 2-0 victory over Slough Town on Saturday which kept their hopes alive as they chase their sixth League win on the road this season tomorrow. Goalkeeper Jack Bycroft returns to the Peacocks’ squad after missing the Worthing match, otherwise it remains unchanged from Saturday with Nick McCootie suspended and captain Nick Grimes injured. Head of Football Rob Dray said:” Winning is a good habit and the last ten or so games have shown we have a huge appetite at this stage of a long and tiring yet successful season. Tomorrow we want to win again in our last home match of the season, we performed fantastically in the second half on Saturday and I want us to keep that momentum going in what will be a very tough match with Weymouth needing to win.”
Matchnight Information
Turnstiles, Bar, Club Shop and Refreshment Outlets open at 6.00pm
Admission is payable by card or cash at the turnstile only, priced at £12 for Adults, £10 for Concessions and £5 for Juniors (14-17 years). Under 14’s are free on condition they are accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied Under 14’s will not be admitted.
Printed Match Programmes will be available to purchase tomorrow from the Club Shop.
The programme is also available to read online HERE
We extend our grateful thanks to tomorrow’s Match Sponsor Lancer Scott
We welcome our Matchnight Mascots tomorrow Bishops Lydeard Girls Under 12’s and Wellington Youth Under 12’s.
Last meeting: the Peacocks won the first encounter between the sides this season with a 3-1 victory on Boxing Day. Zac Smith gave Town the lead and Ahkeem Rose equalised during first half stoppage time before the Peacocks scored twice after the interval through Lee Lucas and Nick McCootie to claim the points. Relive the match highlights HERE