Match Preview

The Eagles are back in action on Saturday afternoon, as they aim to make it four wins on the bounce for the first time this season, but face stern opposition in 20th placed Worsbrough Bridge Athletic.

Eccleshill’s last outing was a hard fought 2-1 away win at promotion hopefuls Knaresborough Town, a result that has revitalized the squad and has built confidence going into Saturday’s game.

Worsbrough also claimed three points in their previous game, in a narrow 1-0 win over 9th placed Glasshoughton Welfare. The Barnsley based side are also one of the form teams in the league at the moment, boasting a three game win streak as they aim to secure survival in the league.

Their recent form has put nine points between them and the drop zone, a gap they will be looking to extend at the Mitton Group Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Eccleshill currently sit in 10th place, but their winning streak has put them in contention to leapfrog the sides above them, as only eight points separate them and eight placed Campion AFC.

The sides previously met in October, a game which saw Sean Regan’s side run rampant, winning 7-1 and playing some of their best football of the season, a performance and result The Eagles will be hoping to replicate this weekend.

Marcus Edwards notched his first goal since returning from injury in the game against Knaresborough, and the striker refinding his goal scoring form could be key for The Eagles to dispose of a robust and quality Worsbrough side.

Eccleshill will be boosted by the potential returns of key squad players that missed the trip to Knaresborough, but Sean will be faced with a selection dilemma as he aims to pick another winning side.

The game is finely poised, as The Eagles aim to continue their winning streak and finish the season with a flourish, and Worsbrough will be looking to put more distance between themselves and the relegation zone.