The Peacocks begin a demanding programme of 15 Vanarama National League South games in the final six weeks of the season when they travel to Worthing tomorrow afternoon (9th March), ko 3.00pm.
The trip to the south coast will provide Town with a major challenge as they seek to earn sufficient points to remain at Step 2. Last Saturday’s defeat to Truro City left them without a victory in 13 league outings to keep them in 21st place and three points from safety, and it will take a concerted effort to turn around current fortunes against a Worthing side looking in good shape to claim a play-off place come the end of April. They currently lie in 3rd spot and approach the match tomorrow in good spirits after claiming a 1-0 win at promotion rivals Chelmsford City on Monday evening, bouncing back after suffering consecutive defeats to Welling United and Braintree Town.
The Rebels have actually won more games on their travels this campaign, with 11 coming on the road whilst they have secured nine victories at Woodside Road where the Peacocks picked up a point last season thanks to a Dave Sims-Burgess goal earning a 1-1 draw. A similar result tomorrow would be just the job, but first Town will need to deny a side who possess the division’s top scorers both collectively and individually. As a team they have netted 78 times which includes 33 goals for striker Ollie Pearce, form which has seen him named in the England C side to play Wales later this month. Defensively then the Peacocks will need to be on top form and hope to improve on their own lack of recent goals to give them a chance of securing that much needed win.
Captain Nick Grimes returns after his one game suspension to an otherwise unchanged squad. Head of Football Rob Dray commented:” A relentless week starts tomorrow. Nothing changes from what we needed to do last week, the lads are fighting game in, game out and need everyone’s support for the next six weeks.”
Traveller Info
Ground: Sussex Transport Community Stadium, Woodside Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7HQ
Ground to Ground: 144.3 miles
Directions: Travelling via M27/A27, leave A27 at roundabout signposted West Worthing A2031, West Durrington (A2032). Continue straight on at first roundabout before taking first exit onto St Lawrence Avenue at next roundabout. Take 3rd exit onto St Thomas Road at next roundabout, then take first left into Bulkington Avenue. Take 3rd right turn into Woodside Road and ground is on the right.
Admission: Adults £16, Concessions £12, Under 16’s £6, Under 12’s £3, Under 6’s Free
Adult + 1 child (6-12 yrs) £17, Adult + 2 children (6-12 yrs) £18, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children under 16) £36
Tickets for Away fans can be purchased online in advance HERE or at the gate. Payment via cash or card. Turnstiles open at 12 noon.
Match Commentary: live commentary will be available on Peacocks Radio
Last meeting: the first meeting of the sides this season towards the end of November finished in a 1-1 draw at Wordsworth Drive. Greg Luer headed Worthing in front with twenty minutes left before Dylan Morgan secured a point with an equaliser two minutes from time. Relive the match highlights HERE