TOM’S WEEKEND PREVIEW – 26th & 27th April
Hi and welcome to this final weekend preview with Royston Town FC, Royston Town Women and Royston Town Vets.
First up, Royston Town travel to Shropshire to take on AFC Telford United in their final Southern League Premier Central Match of the season, Saturday, 3pm kick-off. Royston have yet to beat Telford in a league match with our last meeting being a 3-3 draw back in January. Jimmy Armson put the Bucks ahead but just before half time Royston found themselves 2-1 with a Luke Johnson goal in the 44th minute and just before half time Ben Weyman put the Crows ahead. Jesse Akunbuine then got our 3rd but Telford got 2 late goals with their top and league’s top Goalscorer Matty Stenson and Reece Styche salvaged a point between the sides. Royston’s other league meetings was a 2-2 draw at home, and a 3-0 loss for Royston at Telford which was the first game of last season.
Stats & Facts – AFC Telford United
Nickname – The Stags
Founded – 27th May 2004
Last season finished: Southern League Premier Central 2nd/21st, Beat Mickleover 1-0 in Play off Semi Final lost to Leamington 1-0 in Play off final.
Leading Goalscorer: Matty Stenson 31 Goals
Where did they get their nickname the Bucks? A mystery but may have to do with the fact that their ground New Bucks Head and former ground Bucks Head maybe the key factor for the clubs nickname.
Last 6 League Games
AFC Telford United Wins 2 Drawn 4 Lost 0
Royston Town Wins 2 Drawn 3 Lost 1
AFC Telford United Home form this season all comps:- Wins 13 Draws 6 Losses 2
Admission Prices – Adults £13 / Concessions 65+ £10 / 17-18’s £6 / 12-16’s £3 / U12’s free but must be accompanied by an Adult or Concession. Cash is not accepted at the Turnstiles and to avoid long queues check out the information.
Info – https://www.telfordunited.com/match-day/tickets/
Online Tickets – https://afctelfordunited.ticketco.events/uk/en/m/e/2425_afc_telford_united_v_royston_town
Proof of ID must be shown if you are buying a Concession and any youth tickets.
Address: Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2TU
We will be running a coach to the game which departs at 9:30am from King James Way Town Hall Car Park.
Bring cash & cards in case.
Car parking is £3 address for car park is TF1 2NW
Next up, Royston Town Women are back after having a weekend off, and they host Stevenage Women in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division, Sunday, 2pm kick-off. Royston Town will be hoping for another win against Stevenage after beating them 4-3 in a stunning County Cup Final match last month. Stevenage are also in the mix for top spot after they beat our other league rivals Luton Town Ladies 1-0 last week with Amy Makewell getting their goal.
Stats & Facts – Stevenage Women
Nickname – The Boro
Last season finished: ERWFL 6th/12th
Leading Goalscorer: Gemma Croucher 19 Goals
Last 6 League Games
Royston Town Women Wins 4 Drawn 1 Lost 1
Stevenage Women Wins 5 Drawn 1 Lost 0
Stevenage Women Away form this season all comps:- Wins 10 Draws 3 Losses 1
Admission Prices – Adults £5 / Concessions £3 / U16’s £1
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. Parking is Free on a Sunday, BUT PLEASE BE AWARE TO REGISTER YOUR NUMBER PLATE EVEN IF IT IS FREE AFTER 3PM.
Last up, Royston Town Vets play their final league match of the season when they travel to Sandridge Rovers Vets in the Herts Vets Super League, Premier League, 10:30am kick-off. Should Royston avoid defeat they will finish 2nd in their debut season.
Address – Spencer Recreation Field, High Street, Sandridge, AL4 9DD
Admission is Free.
COME ON YOU CROWS!!!
Tom
