Shenley will look for their third consecutive win when they travel to Deanshanger this weekend.

The Phantoms could top the table with a win, although this will be dependent on Towcester Town Foxes failing to beat Twyford United on the same day.

They will face a Deanshanger Athletic side who currently sit 9th out of 11 teams with six points from six games.

Covid-19 Guidance
Here is a summary of the FA's updated Covid-19 guidelines for step one of the government's roadmap out of lockdown:

Travel
There are no travel restrictions as such, but you should avoid travelling at the busiest times and routes, as well as minimising any unnecessary journeys.

Car sharing with people outside your household or support bubble is permitted as long as you follow the Government's guidance on safer travel, e.g. wear face coverings, open windows, etc…

Spectators
Spectators are permitted provided they socially distance and adhere to the rule of six - they can gather in groups of up to six people or two households. They should minimise shouting or raising their voices.

Indoor facilities
Changing rooms can be used but players should minimise their time spent inside where possible. Everyone must socially distance themselves from those outside their household while indoors. Team talks should not take place in changing rooms under any circumstances.

Toilets will be open up to 30 minutes before and after matches.

Throughout the last 12 months, the club's concern for the safety, health and welfare of all players, coaches and parents has and will remain paramount.

You can find more information on the guidance here.

Team News
Defender Zakir Kassam, midfielders Tyler Johnston (inflamed muscle) and Kyle Armstrong, along with forwards Myron Auko and Mohammed Edris are all unavailable for this weekend's clash.

Manager Ian Orr has made four changes to the starting XI, with Rohan Sawjani, Tom Beevor and Freddie Rogers all coming back into the side after missing out last weekend.

The manager says the team need to try to move the ball a bit quicker and use the space. He will be looking to make substitutions after 20 minutes if it isn't working or the effort isn't there.

Damon Smith, Ollie Tanner, Finley Bodimeade and Joel Smith are the substitutes. You can view the line-up on this page.

Deanshanger Athletic have 20 players signed on this season. Alfie Knox will be the danger men for Athletic with 5 goals in 7 matches this season. Elsewhere, Ben Baker has netted on 4 occasions, while Aidan Quill and Connor Rowe both have two goals to their names.

The Opposition
Deanshanger Athletic Football Club was founded in 1946 and is based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. They have a proud and successful history in both the United Counties League and more recently in the North Bucks & District Football League.

Their first team currently sit in 9th place out of 12 teams in the Intermediate Division (two promotions below the National League). They got all the way to the semi-final of the cup last season before it was voided due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Recent times have seen Deanshanger Athletic win the league and cup doubles in consecutive seasons, and they are looking to develop their youth set-up to help create some stars of the future.

Fighting Talk
Midfielder Connor Dempsey: "Another chance to play with the bros and win a game on the charge to the league title. If we play how we did last Sunday we could be up against it. But if we play our best, I have full belief in the boys. Up the Phantoms!"

Last Time Out
Deanshanger lost 1-0 to Stewkley U17 at home on Wednesday evening. Xavier Kirchin scored the only goal of the game.

Last weekend, a depleted Shenley side beat Twyford United 3-2 to get their first league away win of the season. Ben Lynch, Morgan Pugh and Kian Robinson all scored for the Phantoms, who had seven players missing.

Head to Head
These two teams played each other four times in 2020, with the Phantoms winning two and drawing two.

In January 2020, a Connor Dempsey hat-trick helped Shenley ease to a 4-0 home win over Deanshanger.

Two months later, these two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the last game before the national coronavirus lockdown. Ollie Tanner scored for the Phantoms, while Aiden Quill got on the scoresheet for the home team.

In August 2020, these two teams drew 3-3 in a pre-season friendly. Finley Bodimeade and Ben Lynch (2) scored for Shenley, while Tom Beevor missed a penalty. Two of the three Deanshanger goals were penalties.

The following month, the Phantoms defeated Deanshanger 5-2 at home in the first league game of the season. Ben Lynch netted a hat-trick and Connor Dempsey scored a brace. Ben Baker and Alfie Knox scored for Deanshanger.

Officials
George Hall will officiate Sunday's fixture. He has handed out 8 yellow cards in 26 matches this season.

It'll be his first time officiating the Phantoms.

Weather Forecast
Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze are forecasted throughout the match. Temperatures are expected to be around 11°C. There is a very low (2%) chance of rain and the visibility will be very good. [Source: BBC Weather]