TOM’S WEEKEND PREVIEW – 22nd & 23rd March
Hi and welcome to this weekend’s preview with Royston Town FC, Royston Town Women and Royston Town Vets.
First up, Royston Town host Stourbridge in the Southern League Premier Central, Saturday, kick-off 3pm. Royston will be hoping to beat Stourbridge this time in the league this season after falling to a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture. The biggest fact of the meetings between the sides Royston have never won a meeting away to Stourbridge losing all 6, while Royston have
hosted Stourbridge 5 times and Stourbridge have yet to win a game here with the record standing 2 wins for Royston and 3 draws.
Stats & Facts
Stourbridge
Nickname – The Glassboys
Founded – 1876 as Stourbridge Standard changed name in the late 1880’s
Last season finished: Southern League Premier Central 12/21st
Leading Goalscorer: Tyrone Barnett 7 Goals
Where did they get their nickname the Glassboys? The town’s traditional association is the cut glass industry.
Last 6 League Games
Royston Town Wins 0 Drawn 4 Lost 2
Stourbridge Wins 1 Drawn 2 Lost 2
Stourbridge Away form this season all comps:- Wins 12 Draws 1 Losses 9
With Non League Day this weekend we have a special announcement admission has been reduced in half you can pay on the gate or buy online – https://roystontownfc.ktckts.com/event/roy2425h19/royston-town-v-stourbridge
Admission Prices – Adults £6 / Concessions £4 / U16’s £2
We also have an announcement for our current season ticket holders stay tuned.
Cash & Cards Accepted at the Turnstiles, Refreshments, Clubhouse and 50/50 draw.
Address: Garden Walk, SG8 7HP
Parking is limited and the nearest town hall car park is the Town Hall car park
postcode SG8 7XB, prices are:
80p for an hour / 90p for 2 hours / £1.20 for 3 hours / £3.50 for more than 3
hours. After 3pm parking is free. The new machines accept cash & cards.
BUT PLEASE BE AWARE TO REGISTER YOUR NUMBER PLATE EVEN IF IT
IS FREE AFTER 3PM.
Next up, Royston Town Women are on the road for their final away league fixture of the season and they make the trip to Watford Ladies Development in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division, Sunday, 2pm kick-off. Royston played Watford back in September in the league season and won 2-0 with goals from Emma Slater and Neve Mayes. Watford were also awarded a penalty which was saved by last week’s player of the match Millie Carter.
Stats & Facts
Watford Ladies Development
Founded – 1970 as Supporters Ladies Club was also called Willy Walker Watford Wonders 1997 merged with Watford and became independent in 2018.
Last season finished: ERWFL Division One South Champions
Leading Goalscorer: Rebecca Lovelace 6 Goals
Last 6 League Games
Watford Ladies Development Wins 1 Drawn 1 Lost 4
Royston Town Women Wins 5 Drawn 1 Lost 0
Watford Ladies Development Home form this season all comps:- Wins 3 Draws 2 Losses 3
Admission Prices – Adults £5 / Concessions 65+ / U18’s £3
Bring Cash & Cards in case.Address: Broadwater, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2AL
Last up, Royston Town Vets host Hatfield United Vets in the Herts Vets Super League Premier League, Sunday, 10:30am kick-off. Royston Town Vets will be hoping for a 3rd times a charm after losing to them in the league and cup.
PLEASE NOTE THE GAME IS AT HARSTON ADMISSION IS FREE.
Address: The Limes, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7QT
COME ON YOU CROWS!!!
Tom
