North Leigh make the long 150-mile round trip to Hertfordshire to take on playoff chasers Welwyn Garden City in match 26 of the BetVictor Southern League.

Last week's double postponement means an incredibly congested remainder of the season with 14 fixtures in just eight weeks starting with the tough trip to Welwyn before welcoming Coleshill Town at Eynsham Park on Tuesday night.

Form

North Leigh: W W L L W

Last time out was one of the highlights of the season and the best defensive performance we’ve seen for a long time as we overcame playoff sitting Aylesbury United in a fantastic 2-1 victory. The win meant the Millers extended their home unbeaten run to 7 games, our longest since December 2014, dropping just 2 points from a possible 21. Henry Landers looked to be back at his best assisting both goals and a man of the match performance from goalkeeper Adam North is beginning to build excitement going into the final third of the season.

Welwyn Garden City: D W L W W

The hosts have generally looked strong all season winning games they should be winning, even ones that seemed unlikely which has earned them a 5th place spot and a great opportunity at a playoff finish. With that being said they have a few hiccups in recent weeks picking up 4 points from a possible 9, losing 2-0 away to Bedworth United and drawing against 13th-placed Coleshill Town last time out.

Last Time We Met

Saturday 14th December 2019

North Leigh 1 - 0 Welwyn Garden City

North Leigh came out on top earlier in the season claiming all three points in a slightly dull cold Tuesday night fixture at Eynsham Park.

Winger Noah Alabi scored the only goal of the night on his return debut from fellow Oxfordshire side Thame United. The youngster had already seen an earlier effort tipped onto the bar but finally found the back of the net in the 70th minute finishing off a fantastic solo run from the halfway line.

Player Stats

Most Appearances:
Adam Learoyd (31)
Lance Williams (31)
Harry Grant (30)

Golden Boot:
George Seacole (12)
Henry Landers (11)
Callum McNish (7)

Assist King:
Henry Landers (8)
George Seacole (6)
Noah Alabi (5)

Did You Know?

Named after only the 2nd garden city in the country, Welwyn were the first football club formed in their name sake town playing their first friendly in September 1921. This is incredible given the fact the first house in the town wasn’t completed until December 1920, some 9 months prior.

How To Follow The Game

Not able to make it to the match? Not to worry! You can keep up-to-date with the game by following our live Twitter updates, along with behind-the-scenes access on Instagram.

Twitter: @NorthLeigh_FC
Instagram: @northleighfc

We also offer a free text service for the Full Time score as soon as the final whistle blows. If you would like to receive these then text your name to our Chairman on 07713 135 275 or ask one of our many club volunteers.

Ground Address

Welwyn Garden City
Isobel Hospice Stadium
Herns Way
Panshanger
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1TA

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