The Brickmakers travel to the Isle of Wight with 80+ fans tomorrow afternoon in what is being billed as one of the season's most important games so far.
With 11 games to go, New Milton Town leads the Wessex League Division One by six points, with other teams having games in hand.
Manager Matt Maybury said the following ahead of the fixture.
"There’s a real buzz around the whole club for the game. To hear the club has sold out a coach and the number of supporters going by car is ridiculous. Everybody seems to be going, and the lads are equally excited. We’ve been busy improving the squad again this week, and you’ll see a new face over the weekend.
It’s a big game, no doubt about it, but it’s no bigger than any other. They’re all worth 3 points, and we’ve got 10 other games to go to afterwards. Whatever happens Saturday, there will be plenty more twists in the road before the end of the season, and this game won’t decide anything. So, for us, it’s important we go there fearless without any pressure and play to the standard we know we’re capable of.
But make no mistake about it, we’ll be setting up to have a go and will be going there with the mindset of getting 3 points."
League Form Guide - Wessex Div. 1
The latest result is on the right. Last 10 league games only.
EAST COWES VICTORIA - WLLWWWWWWW
NEW MILTON TOWN - WDWWWWWWWD
The two sides are third and fourth in the league with recent form. East Cowes Victoria have won their last seven in the league whilst New Milton Town's seven game winning streak of their own ended with a 1-1 draw with Whitchurch United last weekend.
Head to Head - East Cowes vs New Milton
The Brickmakers and The Vics have yet to face off this season but have met 22 times overall - since records began in 2007 - but it's New Milton Town who lead the way in the head-to-head table with 12 wins and 7 defeats. There were also two draws during that time.
New Milton Town's most memorable day on the island took place in October 2015 when they came away with a 6-0 win. Michael Barber, Anthony Harris, Daniel Hicks, Taylor Leonard and James Shering were among the goalscorers that day.
Coach Details - M.A. Hart Stadium
For those who are joining us on our coach service, please note that the coach will leave at 10:30 a.m. to make the 12:00 p.m. ferry in Southampton.
The Club at Fawcetts Field will be open at 09:30 am for a breakfast service.
Upon arrival in Cowes, you can disembark at the pub - a 1-mile walk from the ground - or continue with the playing squad and staff to the ground.
Following full-time, we will immediately return for the 18:00 pm ferry.
We will return to the M.A. Hart Stadium at roughly 19:30 pm.
Ground Details - Beatrice Avenue
Beatrice Ave
East Cowes
PO32 6GN
We hope to see many New Milton Town fans tomorrow afternoon. Please feel free to send your fan matchday photos to the club's social media accounts so we can share them.
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