Match Preview – Hemel Hempstead Town (H) – Enterprise National League South
After the disappointment of another postponement on Tuesday, City return to league action this Saturday with the visit of Hemel Hempstead Town to Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
All of City’s meetings with Hemel Hempstead Town have taken part in the 21st century. This is the 12th successive season where they’ve played at the same level, with the first four contests taking part in the Southern League. City also prevailed over the Tudors in the FA Cup in 2017 by three goals to nil in Jim Rollo’s last game in caretaker charge. Last year’s meeting here ended goalless.
Overall record v Hemel Hempstead Town:
Pld 27 W12 D7 L8 F40 A23
National League South:
Pld 22 W8 D7 L7 F31 A21
This season:
Away L0-1
TRIVIA
- Timed at 98 minutes and 39 seconds, Joe White’s penalty in the fixture at Hemel is the latest goal scored against City in National League South.
- Hemel have also scored the quickest goal against Bath City in the division – Graeme Montgomery netting after 33 seconds in a 3-3 draw in Hertfordshire in September 2016.
FORM
- Bath City have won their last two in all competitions, scoring eight goals.
- Hemel Hempstead Town recovered from Saturday’s loss at home to Dover to draw 2-2 at Ebbsfleet on Tuesday from 2-0 down. Debutant Aston Ellard netted a last gasp leveller.
TICKET INFO
Advance prices include 10% discount if purchased before 23.45 the day before a match. Children aged 12 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult Please note proof of eligibility may be requested at the turnstile.
If you’re unable to attend, you can obtain updates via:
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Bath City Radio – also on the Mixlr app, search for Bath City Radio.
