Match Preview – Hornchurch (A) – Enterprise National League South
City are back in Enterprise National League South action this weekend with a trip to the surprise package of the season so far, Hornchurch. The Urchins come into the game as the last remaining unbeaten side in the league and sit proudly at the top of the table.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Saturday is just the fifth meeting between the two. The Romans’ 2012 relegation from the Conference Premier and Hornchurch’s promotion from the Isthmian saw them paired for the first time. City won 3-1 at home in October 2012, Lee Howells’ first home league victory, thanks to goals from Chris Allen, Joe Burnell’s first for the club and Sean Canham. Hornchurch exacted revenge in the return fixture with a 2-1 success, Martin Tuohy and Lewis Smith netting either side of Charlie Griffin’s equaliser. Last year’s contest in Hornchurch was a forgettable 0-0 with the Urchins winning the return at Twerton thanks to Darren McQueen’s brace against the 10-man Romans.
Overall record v AFC Hornchurch/Hornchurch:
Pld 4 W1 D1 L2 F4 A5
Last season:
Away D0-0
Home L0-2
TRIVIA
- Saturday’s game is being played on the same corresponding weekend as last season’s fixture at Hornchurch.
- If Luke Russe figures he will make his 100th appearance in all competitions for Bath City.
FORM
- Hornchurch are the only unbeaten side in National League South, but have only tasted victory once in their last five in all competitions. They’ve drawn their last two, both at home.
- Bath City are unbeaten away in the league since a 1-0 loss at Torquay United in March. They returned to action with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bridgwater United in the Francis Hillier Premier Cup on Tuesday night.
TICKET INFO
Match Tickets | Hornchurch FC Tickets
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