Match Preview

The Linnets, aka New Milton Town FC, fly in to Southwood Saturday for a Wessex Football League Division 1 fixture.

The reverse fixture ended in stalemate with both side earning a clean sheet & a point in a 0-0 draw.

New Milton have had a steady season safely sitting mid-table (9th) with an outside chance of earning a place in the promotion play-offs sitting 11 points from 5th place. A good example of their season so far is January, which started with 3 losses but ended with 3 wins. Their season to date statistics are: played 26; won 13; drawn 4 with 43 points.

A linnet player to look out for is Christopher Long, their top goal scorer with 14 goals in 22 league starts.

Spurs are still looking for some consistency in points gathered, just 1 point secured in January, and in their starting 11. We've played top teams recently losing only by the odd goal with an irregular side, if Spurs can get a consistent side week on week our prospect would be greatly improved.

A quick look at our nearest rivals:

• 16th Fawley - played 27, points 12 - away at Verwood Town (11th)
• 17th East Cowes Victoria - played 25, points 18) - home to Romsey Town (7th)
• 18th Infinity (played 23, 16 points) - No Game
• 19th Fleet Spurs - played 26, points 13 - Home to New Milton Town (9th)
• 20th Totten & Eling - played 26, points 13 -Home to Ash Utd (15th)

Should Spurs win by 2 clear goals on Saturday they would move above Infinity into 18th place, on goal difference.