PREVIEW: Phoenix Sports FC vs AFC Sudbury (Ryman North)

AFC Sudbury will travel on the road for the last time this season, as the champions visit 14th placed Phoenix Sports for the first time.


Date: Saturday 16th April 2016
Competition: Ryman Division One North
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Location: Phoenix Sports Ground, Bexleyheath.

Jamie Godbold's side were confirmed as champions after they won 1-0 at Tilbury last weekend, and picked up a point in midweek, to see the Yellows reach the 100-point mark in the Ryman North.

Steve O'Boyle's side go into the match against AFC, having winning one game in their last four fixtures: A 2-1 win away at Dereham was followed by a 1-1 draw with Thamesmead Town and a 2-2 draw with promotion-hopefuls Harlow Town,

Godbold will be without captain Sam Clarke and Jack Wilkinson, with Stephano Mallardo is suspended. However, Reserves defender Tyler French will be in the first-team travelling squad.

The Yellows beat the Greens 1-0 back in December, at the Wardale-Williams Stadium, courtesy of Parker's second half penalty.

AFC supporters will be encouraged to follow the club's tradition to attend the match in fancy dress.

League News: AFC Hornchurch will be guaranteed the remaining play-off spot if Cheshunt lose at home to Romford.

Reserve Team: AFC Sudbury Reserves vs Ely City in the Thurlow Nunn League has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch!

Blog Editor Louis Byers will be providing updates from Phoenix this afternoon for FANbase:  @FANbaseBlog on Twitter

ADMISSION PRICES:
  • Adults - £8
  • Concessions - £5
ADDRESS
  • Phoenix Sports Ground, Mayplace Road East, Barnehurst DA7 6JT.
  • There is no parking at the ground.
  • AFC Sudbury's supporter-player coach will be leaving the Wardale-Williams Stadium at 11.30am.