Salisbury travel to the seaside to face former players side

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 05:55

Salisbury are back in action this evening (11th February) with a trip to Weston-super-Mare, who sit just outside of the playoff places.

Scott Bartlett’s side has found its way again after a trick run of games at the end of 2024 and the start of this year, which saw the team drop away from the top of the table to its current position in eighth place.

Weston have won three, drawn one and lost one in their last five games, picking up ten points in the process. In contrast to that, their previous five games had seen them only pick up two points with two draws and three defeats during that period.

On Saturday, they put a dent in Boreham Wood’s push to win the league. Ollie Chamberlin’s first-half goal was enough to give The Seagulls all three points. It was a goal that Boreham’s ‘keeper could and should have done better with as it trickled through his legs.

Salisbury came into the game after their unbeaten run was brought to an end by table-topping Dorking Wanderers. Two first-half goals from Alfie Rutherford did the damage in a game where Salisbury rarely threatened the Dorking goal.

The unbeaten run in the league had stretched back to December and included five draws and two wins, meaning over the last ten games, both Salisbury and Weston have picked up the same number of points, each picking up 12 points.

When the sides met earlier this season, The Seagulls took bragging rights, a James Hillson own goal and a second added by Kieran Thomas. The game wasn’t without controversy, though, as Ruben Reid was in an offside position when challenging Hillson for the opening goal.

If you are unable to make the game, full match commentary will be available via Salisbury Radio Sport on the website https://www.salisburyradio.co.uk/player/salisbury-radio-sport/, on Amazon smart speakers (say, Play Salisbury Radio Sport) and on the Salisbury Radio App.