This Saturday, the Wessex League Division One delivers a blockbuster clash as league leaders New Milton Town travel to the KBO Stadium to face 2nd-placed Frimley Green.
With both teams in scintillating form and unbeaten records on the line, this promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the season. The Brickmakers are undefeated away from home, whilst Frimley Green boasts an unbeaten home record. Something surely has to give.
This game also pits three of the league’s most lethal strikers against each other.
Frimley Green’s Nick Thumwood tops the scoring charts with an incredible 22 goals this season, while New Milton’s dynamic duo of Barney Stone and Brad Snelling are hot on his heels. Stone and Snelling, who found the net in that nine-goal thriller in August, will be key to unlocking the Frimley Green defence again.
Matt Maybury said the following ahead of the fixture.
"We’re really looking forward to this one and there has been a real buzz about the place since the game last week, in anticipation for this one. I think it was really important for us to get that game on, especially with all the postponements and it keeps the momentum going.
We’ve got a couple back from injury, so we’re going there full strength.
We had Frimley watched in the week and have seen a lot of them over the season so far. We know what to expect, they’re a good physical side with plenty of talent in there but we’ll stick to what we do and hopefully that works for us.
It would be great to see as much support in Surrey as possible!"
For New Milton, a win would stretch their lead at the top and solidify their position as the league’s dominant force. For Frimley Green, this is a golden opportunity to close the gap and keep their title aspirations alive.
Both sides know the significance of the occasion, and the intensity will be palpable.
League Form Guide - Wessex Div. 1
New Milton Town arrive in imperious form, unbeaten in 16 league games and carrying a sensational record of 9 wins in their last 10 outings. (WWWWWWDWWW)
Their dominance has been built on a combination of attacking brilliance and defensive solidity, as evidenced by last weekend’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Cove. Manager Matt Maybury will undoubtedly have his side fired up to maintain their unbeaten away record and cement their place at the summit.
Frimley Green, meanwhile, are in fine form themselves, having won six of their last ten games (DDWWWLWLWW). Their fortress at the KBO Stadium has been a major factor in their success this season, with no team leaving with three points.
Head to Head - New Milton vs Cove
The rivalry between these two sides has grown in intensity.
Their last meeting was a pulsating 5-4 thriller on August 31st, which remains New Milton’s last league defeat this season. Brad Snelling (2), Barney Stone, and Jack Foden were on the scoresheet that day as the Brickmakers lost out in a high-octane contest.
Last season, the spoils were shared, with each side claiming a victory. With such a finely poised history, this weekend’s clash promises another chapter of drama.
Ground Details - The KBO Stadium
Frimley Green FC's KBO Stadium is located at Frimley Green Recreation Ground, Frimley Green Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6JY.Wessex League
By Car
Take the M27 eastbound, merging onto the M3 towards London. Exit at Junction 4 and follow signs for Frimley. At the mini-roundabout in front of the White Hart Pub, keep to the right of the pub and take Church Hill towards Frimley Green. Parking facilities on-site.
By Train
From Southampton Central, take a train to Guildford. From Guildford, transfer to a train towards Ash Station. Ash Station is approximately a 10-minute walk to the ground.
Facilities at the KBO Stadium
The KBO Stadium within Frimley Green Recreation Ground offers a large, bright hall and meeting room. It is suitable for various events such as weddings, business meetings, family parties, fitness classes, performances, and lunch clubs. The venue provides on-site parking, disabled access, a bar, WiFi, and staging.
You can contact Frimley Green Football Club directly at 01252 835089.
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