Match Preview

Match Preview – First game of 2023

Helston Athletic v Shepton Mallet AFC
Monday 2nd January – 3pm

On the Bank Holiday Monday Shepton make the long trip to Kellaway Park, the home of Helston Athletic.

Shepton will be confident off the back of 4 consecutive wins but Helston pose a much greater threat for our first match in 2023. Last season it was one game each as we lost 1-0 away and then inflicted a 3-1 victory at The Playing Fields.

Helston currently sit 7th in the division with 29 points from 18 games consisting of 8 wins ( 5 at home ), 5 draws ( 3 at home ) and 5 losses ( 2 at home ). League form guide WWWDL.

Having played 1 more game, Shepton have 41 points with 13 wins ( 6 away ), 2 draws ( 0 away ) and 4 losses ( 3 away ). League form guide LWWWW.

Shepton with the leagues joint best defensive record will be looking to shut out Helston who have scored 18 of their 25 league goals at Kellaway.

An intriguing game….
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