The Peacocks begin a trio of games on the road when they travel to Hemel Hempstead Town in the Vanarama National League South tomorrow (11th November), ko 3.00pm.
Another league trip to Truro City and an Isuzu FA Trophy tie at Welling United follow in the forthcoming week but first there is the prospect of taking on a Hemel side which has experienced mixed fortunes so far this season. Five victories and four defeats from 15 fixtures sees them currently occupy 15th place with three of those wins coming at Vauxhall Road including the notable scalps of Yeovil Town and Torquay United. Recent form has produced one win from their past five league matches, a replica of Town’s record from their most recent quintet so a closely fought encounter is on the cards in Hertfordshire tomorrow.
With last Saturday’s game lost to the weather and cup duty in midweek, the Peacocks have not played a league game since drawing at Chelmsford City a fortnight ago, this period of inactivity seeing them slip down to 11th in the table, three points ahead of tomorrow’s opponents. Town name the same squad that was on duty for the Somerset Premier Cup game with Street in midweek, with Head of Football Rob Dray commenting:” Tomorrow sees the start of a tough stint of ten games before Christmas. Hemel is a notoriously hard place to go against a well-established National League side who have beaten Yeovil and Torquay at home. However, the squad are in good spirits and go there looking for a positive result.”
Traveller Info
Ground: The Focus Community Arena, Vauxhall Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4HW
Ground to Ground: 170.9 miles (via M5/M4/M25)
Directions: Exit M25 at Jnct 21 and take M1 North. Exit M1 at Jnct 8 and take A414 towards Hemel Hempstead. Continue on A414 for around one mile before taking right-hand turning into Leverstock Green Road just past the Travelodge. At the second mini roundabout take a left turn into Vauxhall Road and the ground is further down on the right-hand side.
Admission: Tickets can be purchased online in advance HERE or alternatively at the turnstiles.
Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 18’s £5, Under 12’s Free when accompanied by paying adult
Match Commentary: live commentary will be available on Peacocks Radio
Last meeting: the Peacocks went down to a 2-1 home defeat in the most recent meeting on 18th March last season. Charlee Hughes and Josh Williams gave the Tudors a two goal advantage at the break before Dylan Morgan reduced the arrears in the second half. Relive the match highlights HERE