After a two-week break, Welling United return to league action as they host Bath City at Park View Road on Saturday (3pm).
In what will be the Wings’ last home game before Christmas, they will be looking for some festive cheer and continue their recent run of form which has seen them remain unbeaten in four games in all competitions.
Welling occupy 18th position in the Vanarama National League South table, six points clear of the dropzone, and will hoping to look up and finish the calendar year in positive form.
In terms of team news, Daniel Martin and Chiori Johnson will miss out through injury, as will Harvey Walker, who remains a long-term absentee.
THE OPPOSITION
The Romans have found themselves involved in the scrap at the bottom end of the league, leading to the departure of Manager Jerry Gill last month after seven years in the hot seat at Twerton Park.
Caretaker Manager Lee Kendall will continue to lead Bath while they search for their new boss.
They find themselves in 20th position with five wins, four draws and 11 defeats from their 20 games played, so far, and come into the game with just one victory in 12 in all competitions, with no league win away from home this term.
Their most recent outing came in a 2-1 home defeat to Boreham Wood on November 30th.
LAST TIME OUT
The return fixture at Twerton Park in August saw Bath claim the points on a somewhat controversial afternoon in Somerset.
Scott Wilson’s 33rd-minute strike proved to be the difference, while Jack Burchell was dismissed in questionable fashion following a second yellow card and the Wings were denied a stonewall penalty late on by the official.
TICKETS
Tickets for the clash against Bath 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 purchase your tickets for the Wings v Bath City
OTHER INFO
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.
Meanwhile, 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.
Saturday will see the club celebrate Christmas Community Day, with the launch of the new Family Stand.
Welling are continuing their commitment to be a community-focused football club, with the Wings Family Stand being a safe space for young people, families and special guests from local schools, youth organisations, charities and grassroots football clubs to enjoy supporting their local football club by cheering on the Wings.
As part of celebrating our local community and spreading some Christmas spirit during the last home game before the festive period, we hope to see plenty of local community groups and local families taking up their position in the Wings Family Stand within the Acclaim Handling Stand on the Erith & Belvedere side of the stadium.
The club’s official matchday programme, ‘The Wings’, will be available to purchase at the turnstiles for £3.
