Hull Ionians targeting safety spot
Hull Ionians gave themselves a survival boost last weekend when they beat Blackheath and they’ll be hoping for a similar outcome when they travel to Esher in Round 20 of National One.
Hull Ionians gave themselves a survival boost last weekend when they beat Blackheath and they’ll be hoping for a similar outcome when they travel to Esher in Round 20 of National One.
‘We just need to focus on ourselves and take each game as it comes’ says the Darlington Mowden Park skipper.
Cinderford are bidding to stay on top of National Two South, but know title rivals Chinnor will be out to topple the current league leaders.
This weekend sees the top two in National Two North collide as Sale FC travel to Hinckley with both sides harbouring hopes of promotion to National One.
Wimbledon and Old Redcliffians picked up crucial results in Round 19 of National Two South as both sides recorded victories to enhance their chances of avoiding relegation.
The front runners in National Two North both secured victories in Round 19 ahead of their top of the table clash this coming weekend, but there was also a major story at the wrong end of the table.
Hull Ionians secured their first win for just under two months as they toppled Blackheath to move to within touching distance of safety in National One.
Like in National Two North this weekend, there is an important fixture towards the bottom of National Two South as two sides fighting to avoid the drop clash in Round 19.
Disappointment may not be an option for sides battling for survival in National Two North this Saturday as two of the bottom four face one another in what could prove to be a vital weekend in the season.
League leaders Coventry, now no longer unbeaten in National One this season, will be looking to bounce back in Round 19 when they host Esher at Butts Park Arena.