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Next at Sphinx Drive - COVENTRY SPHINX v HIGHGATE UTD
Sharon Taylor29 Nov 2018 - 12:44
Competition: Midland Football League Premier Division
Fixture: Coventry Sphinx v Highgate Utd
Date: Saturday 1st December, 2018
Venue: Sphinx Drive, off Siddeley Avenue, Stoke, Coventry, CV3 1WA
Kick-off: 3pm
PREVIEW: We have familiar opponents on Saturday when Solihull based Highgate Utd come to Coventry. Sphinx go into the match with a decent run of form behind them but Highgate often provide difficult opposition so a tough match awaits. Sphinx sit in 7th place ahead of the match with Highgate currently in mid table.
COVENTRY SPHINX: Sphinx come into the game on the back of an impressive away win at Wolverhampton Sporting last time out. Despite going a goal behind in the early stages, Sphinx recovered superbly to register a 5-1 win. Sporting are at the bottom end of the table but they proved what they are capable of with a 4-0 win against 3rd place Walsall Wood in their following match.
THE OPPOSITION: Highgate’s recent form is difficult to assess with some surprise defeats mixed up with some impressive wins. Their 8 away games in the league have produced two wins but they have also only been defeated just twice away from home. Four draws have demonstrated they are difficult to beat on the road. They have won at Romulus and also had an impressive win at Sporting Khalsa in the early stages of the season. They have played their last four league games at home so this is their first away trip in the league since November 10th. They have suffered defeat in their last two league fixtures but prior to that they had significant wins at home against Worcester City (3-2) and Ilkeston Town (3-1).
PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The sides last met on the opening day of the season and they opened the campaign with a point each after a draw at The Coppice. Last season Highgate Utd achieved the double over Coventry Sphinx on their way to a third place finish. Louis Guest got the goal in a 3-1 defeat at Highgate and Ryan Harkin was the scorer of the Sphinx goal in a 2-1 loss at Sphinx Drive.
ADMISSION: Adults £6, Over 65s £5 and Under 16’s FREE (I.D may be required).
BAR FACILITIES: Our clubhouse is located adjacent to the car park before you pass through the turnstiles and here you will find a well-stocked bar showing live sport with an outdoor seating area. Our clubhouse also houses the toilet facilities which can be found on your right as soon as you enter the building through the main entrance. Sky Sports will be on in the bar after the game.
The bar has a wide selection of drinks on tap and they include Carling (£3.20), Coors Light (£3.20), Worthington (£3.10), Strongbow (£3.50) and Guinness (£3.60).
FOOD: Hot food, Snacks and hot drinks will be available pitch side from The Cabin
MATCH DAY PROGRAMME: Our new look programme also has a new editor with Chris Nee bringing his experience and knowledge of football writing to the Coventry Sphinx Match Day Programme. The programme is full colour and is packed full of original and fresh content and is great value for £1.50.
CLUB SHOP: Here you can buy your copy of the popular Match Day programme as well as take a look at our range of club merchandise which includes Hats, Mugs, Pin Badges and our brand new design of scarves and key rings.
TRAVEL: Coventry train station is a short taxi journey away or a 30 minute walk. Any bus service from the city centre that uses the Binley Road will also take you to Sphinx Drive. Get off the bus opposite the Bulls Head Pub, cross the Binley Road and walk down Bulls Head Lane at the side of the pub. Then turn right just after the New Inn Pub to continue on Bulls Head Lane. Take the second left into Siddeley Avenue and after 50 yards turn left into Sphinx Drive which will take you up to our ground.
PARKING: We offer FREE parking at Sphinx Drive but please follow the instructions of the car park attendants and arrive in good time to ensure you get a space. On street parking is available locally but please park considerately to our neighbours.
OFFICIALS: Jamie Evans, Richard Balmer and Ryan Jennings
Date: Saturday 1st December, 2018
Venue: Sphinx Drive, off Siddeley Avenue, Stoke, Coventry, CV3 1WA
Kick-off: 3pm
PREVIEW: We have familiar opponents on Saturday when Solihull based Highgate Utd come to Coventry. Sphinx go into the match with a decent run of form behind them but Highgate often provide difficult opposition so a tough match awaits. Sphinx sit in 7th place ahead of the match with Highgate currently in mid table.
COVENTRY SPHINX: Sphinx come into the game on the back of an impressive away win at Wolverhampton Sporting last time out. Despite going a goal behind in the early stages, Sphinx recovered superbly to register a 5-1 win. Sporting are at the bottom end of the table but they proved what they are capable of with a 4-0 win against 3rd place Walsall Wood in their following match.
THE OPPOSITION: Highgate’s recent form is difficult to assess with some surprise defeats mixed up with some impressive wins. Their 8 away games in the league have produced two wins but they have also only been defeated just twice away from home. Four draws have demonstrated they are difficult to beat on the road. They have won at Romulus and also had an impressive win at Sporting Khalsa in the early stages of the season. They have played their last four league games at home so this is their first away trip in the league since November 10th. They have suffered defeat in their last two league fixtures but prior to that they had significant wins at home against Worcester City (3-2) and Ilkeston Town (3-1).
PREVIOUS MEETINGS: The sides last met on the opening day of the season and they opened the campaign with a point each after a draw at The Coppice. Last season Highgate Utd achieved the double over Coventry Sphinx on their way to a third place finish. Louis Guest got the goal in a 3-1 defeat at Highgate and Ryan Harkin was the scorer of the Sphinx goal in a 2-1 loss at Sphinx Drive.
ADMISSION: Adults £6, Over 65s £5 and Under 16’s FREE (I.D may be required).
BAR FACILITIES: Our clubhouse is located adjacent to the car park before you pass through the turnstiles and here you will find a well-stocked bar showing live sport with an outdoor seating area. Our clubhouse also houses the toilet facilities which can be found on your right as soon as you enter the building through the main entrance. Sky Sports will be on in the bar after the game.
The bar has a wide selection of drinks on tap and they include Carling (£3.20), Coors Light (£3.20), Worthington (£3.10), Strongbow (£3.50) and Guinness (£3.60).
FOOD: Hot food, Snacks and hot drinks will be available pitch side from The Cabin
MATCH DAY PROGRAMME: Our new look programme also has a new editor with Chris Nee bringing his experience and knowledge of football writing to the Coventry Sphinx Match Day Programme. The programme is full colour and is packed full of original and fresh content and is great value for £1.50.
CLUB SHOP: Here you can buy your copy of the popular Match Day programme as well as take a look at our range of club merchandise which includes Hats, Mugs, Pin Badges and our brand new design of scarves and key rings.
TRAVEL: Coventry train station is a short taxi journey away or a 30 minute walk. Any bus service from the city centre that uses the Binley Road will also take you to Sphinx Drive. Get off the bus opposite the Bulls Head Pub, cross the Binley Road and walk down Bulls Head Lane at the side of the pub. Then turn right just after the New Inn Pub to continue on Bulls Head Lane. Take the second left into Siddeley Avenue and after 50 yards turn left into Sphinx Drive which will take you up to our ground.
PARKING: We offer FREE parking at Sphinx Drive but please follow the instructions of the car park attendants and arrive in good time to ensure you get a space. On street parking is available locally but please park considerately to our neighbours.
OFFICIALS: Jamie Evans, Richard Balmer and Ryan Jennings
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