The Peacocks will be looking for their fourth successive Evo-Stik League win when they travel to Gosport Borough today (17th November), kick-off 3.00pm.
Tuesday’s victory over Walton Casuals at the Viridor Stadium lifted Town above Weymouth into second place although the Dorset side have a game in hand so another three points at Privett Park will definitely be the aim today. Gosport escaped relegation from the Southern Premier last season despite finishing in penultimate position and have enjoyed a mixed campaign so far, sitting in 14th spot and having won only one of their last six league fixtures. Their form is better at home where they have won four and drawn one of their seven games to date.
Ollie Chamberlain is still carrying an injury so will not be in the squad and there is a doubt over skipper Matt Wright following the challenge which forced out of the midweek encounter with Walton Casuals.
Head Of Football Rob Dray said; “It’s important we back up this week’s good performances with a positive result at Gosport who again are a big club in this league. Maintaining our levels is key but we are looking forward to it, confidence is high and we have good competition amongst the squad at the moment.”
Meet Gosport Borough
Ground: Privett Park, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX
Directions: The easiest way to get to Gosport is by leaving the M27 at junction 11 (Fareham Central). Follow the “Gosport (A32)” signs through Fareham and onto the A32. After approximately four miles you will reach two roundabouts in quick succession. Go straight ahead at the first and take the third exit (signposted Alverstoke, Stokes Bay, Privett Park) at the second. Follow this road (Military Road) until reaching the roundabout at the Cocked Hat pub. Take the first exit into Privett Road. The ground is signposted on the left after 300 yards.
SatNav users should use PO12 3SY as the postcode for their destination.
Admission: Adults £10, Concessions (OAP’s, Students, Under 18’s) £6, Under 16’s £3, Under 10’s Free
Last Meeting: The sides last met on 18th February 2012 in a League game at the Viridor Stadium. Goals from Rodney Marsh and James Blake looked to have claimed the points for the Peacocks until two strikes in stoppage time salvaged a draw for Gosport. In the earlier game that season on 1st October Town had suffered a 2-0 loss at Privett Park.