Welling United will be looking to bounce back as they host St Albans City at Park View Road on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
After the disappointment of last weekend’s heavy defeat at Weymouth, Rod Stringer will be expecting a reaction from his side as they return to home turf.
The Wings remain seven points clear of the drop zone and will be hoping for three points to stave off their opponents who sit two places below, nine points worse off.
In terms of team news, Welling will be hoping to welcome back Rhys Lovett from injury between the sticks, while Sam Cornish, TJ Bramble and Chiori Johnson will have their fitness assessed ahead of matchday having missed out with injury in recent weeks.
Harvey Walker, meanwhile, will now be hoping to be involved again after recovering from the broken leg he sustained in pre-season.
THE OPPOSITION
A difficult season has seen St Albans City find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle.
They come into the game in 22nd position with three wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats from their 28 games played, so far.
The Saints’ form has seen them win just once in their last 15 outings in all competitions, drawing each of their last four, and they will be well rested after their game last weekend was postponed.
Their last game saw them share a 1-1 draw with Tonbridge Angels at home on January 28th and they will be without the suspended James Clarridge following his dismissal in the 1-1 draw at Salisbury City on January 25th.
LAST TIME OUT
Welling earned a 1-0 victory at St Albans in the reverse fixture back in October.
Anointed Chukwu’s 15th-minute strike proved to be the difference in Hertfordshire with the Wings putting in an excellent second-half defensive display to earn three deserved point and halting a run of five straight defeats.
TICKETS
Tickets for the clash against St Albans City 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 U16s now go FREE.
U11s also go free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets bought at the turnstiles will be priced £16 adults, £12 concessions and students and £8 U18s, while U16s and U11s go free (U11s with an accompanying adult.
Click here to get your tickets for the Wings v St Albans City
OTHER INFO
The 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.
Big screens will be on in both the Fans Zone and Wings Bar with the Leyton Orient v Manchester City FA Cup game being shown live on TNT Sports, while 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-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.
