Welling United will fill the footballing void left by the international break this weekend as they host Eastbourne Borough at Park View Road (3pm).
The game was originally scheduled for a midweek date next March, but due to both sides seeing their original league fixtures this weekend postponed due to their respective opponents’ (Weymouth and Tonbridge Angels) continued participation in the Emirates FA Cup, it was agreed to fill the free weekend date.
After three league defeats in succession, the Wings will be looking to steady the ship in DA16 against the Sports.
Jack Burchell will be pushing for a return to the starting XI after a recent bout of illness, but Welling will continue to be without Zain Walker, Harvey Walker, Teddy Perkins and Ben Wells, while TJ Bramble is nearing a return from injury.
THE OPPOSITION
After struggling to adapt last term following a change of ownership, Eastbourne found themselves in a relegation battle, surviving thanks to a run of positive results towards the end of the season.
That momentum followed them into the current campaign and they have enjoyed a good start to the season, winning five, drawing three and losing two of their opening 10 games, leaving them eighth in the table.
They do, however, come into the game without a win in three in all competitions, most recently suffering a 4-2 defeat at Chelmsford City last weekend.
LAST TIME OUT
The Wings fell to defeat to Eastbourne the last time the sides met at Park View Road last December.
Two goals from the visitors against the run of play, either side of half-time, ensured that the Wings would be punished for missed opportunities on what was a frustrating outing for then-boss Danny Bloor’s men.
TICKETS
Tickets for the clash against Eastbourne are available to purchase online in advance and will also be available for cash and card at the turnstiles on the day of the match with a £1 increase on adult, student and concession tickets.
Tickets bought online in advance are priced £16 adults, £11 concessions and students and £8 U18s, while U11s go free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets bought at the turnstiles will be priced £16 adults, £12 concessions and students and £8 U18s, while U11s go free with an accompanying adult.
Meanwhile, season-ticket holders and members of any Premier League or EFL club can gain reduced price entry for Saturday’s simply by showing their season ticket or membership card for their respective club at the turnstiles.
Tickets will be reduced to £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (students and over 65s), saving £7 for adult tickets and £6 for concessions tickets on the usual turnstile prices.
Click here to get your tickets for the Wings v Eastbourne Borough
OTHER INFO
Gates open at 1pm. The new-look Fans Zone marquee will be open for all supporters ahead of kick-off with a variety of alcoholic drinks on offer, including real ale, cider and beer, while the Urban Street Food food truck will be offering a whole host of tasty food options throughout the afternoon, from burgers and hot dogs, to jerk chicken and chicken chow mein and everything in between.
Two darts boards are available for fans to go head-to-head with their friends and supporters will also be able to enjoy live music pre and post-match.
Post-match, Manager Rod Stringer will address supporters in the Fans Zone for a post-match debrief along to the Man of the Match presentation.
Meanwhile, the the club’s official matchday programme, ‘The Wings’, will be available to purchase at the turnstiles for £3.
