Competition: Midland Football League Premier Division
Fixture: Coventry Sphinx v Haughmond
Date: Saturday 17th March
Venue: Sphinx Drive, off Siddeley Avenue, Stoke, Coventry, CV3 1WA
Kick-off: 3pm
PREVIEW: On Saturday Haughmond make the trip from Shrewsbury to take on a Coventry Sphinx side who came back into form last Saturday with a comprehensive 5-1 win at Lye Town.
COVENTRY SPHINX: At the weekend Sphinx returned to form in style with a big away win and now they return to Sphinx Drive for their next league fixture. In their last home fixture they were unfortunate to fall to a 1-0 defeat to Worcester City. Their home record is good with 9 league wins recorded at Sphinx Drive so far this season. Ryan Harkin took his tally to 24 goals with a brace on Saturday but recently the midfield have chipped in with goals with the likes of Liam Cairns, Luke Downes, Charlie Faulkner and Jamie Towers all getting amongst the goals.
THE OPPOSITION: Haughmond are enjoying their first season at this level after winning promotion. They are currently 19th in the league and one place above the relegation zone. They have lost their last three fixtures including a narrow 2-1 defeat at Coleshill most recently. Prior to those three defeats they had won three consecutive league matches against Bromsgrove, Boldmere and Rocester. Their away record is on a par with their home form and they have taken all three points from their visits to Boldmere, Stourport and Rugby Town.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The teams met in early August at the Shrewsbury Sports Village and they shared the points in that fixture. Haughmond took a lead into the break after a Parry goal on 40 minutes but Sphinx hit back with a Ryan Harkin goal midway through the second half.
ADMISSION: Adults £6, Concession £4, Under 16’s FREE.
BAR FACILITIES: Our clubhouse is located adjacent to the car park before you pass through the turnstiles and here you will find a well-stocked bar showing live sport with an outdoor seating area. Our clubhouse also houses the toilet facilities which can be found on your right as soon as you enter the building through the main entrance.
FOOD: Hot food will be available as usual thanks to our new catering manager Jo Bull.
MATCH DAY PROGRAMME: All the latest news, the latest results, fixtures and league table from the Midland Football League Premier Division. The programme is 36 pages of full colour and is packed full of original and fresh content and is great value for £1.50.
CLUB SHOP: Here you can buy your copy of the popular Match Day programme as well as take a look at our range of club merchandise which includes Hats, Mugs, Pin Badges and our brand new design of scarves and key rings.
TRAVEL: Coventry train station is a short taxi journey away or a 30 minute walk. Any bus service that uses the Binley Road will also take you to Sphinx Drive. Get off the bus opposite the Bulls Head Pub and walk down Bulls Head Lane at the side of the pub. Then turn right just after the New Inn Pub to continue on Bulls Head Lane. Take the second left into Siddeley Avenue and after 50 yards turn left into Sphinx Drive which will take you up to our ground.
PARKING: We offer FREE parking at Sphinx Drive but please arrive in good time to ensure you get a space.
OFFICIALS: Paul Hands, Steven Johnson and Craig Ward