Hungerford Town v Slough Town
Where: Bulpit Lane, RG17 OAY
When: 6th August 2019
K.O 7.45PM
Both these sides made losing starts to there national league south season and both will want to bounce back on Tuesday night. No need for panic stations for either side, there are still 41 games left to rectify one defeat. However, a win for either would be a huge confidence boost and with August packed with eight fixtures at least 3 wins are probably essential to stay outside the relegation zone. This Berkshire derby will be another indicator of where Ian Herrings young side are at and he will be hoping home advantage can pay dividends to claim three points.
Form guide- Visitors Slough were stunned 1-0 by newly promoted Dorking in there first league match of the season whilst Hungerford were well beat 4-1 by Hemel Hempstead.
Team news- Sam Togwell was sent off for the Rebels on Saturday but will still be available for the trip across Berkshire. Mark Nisbet, Dan Roberts, Josh Jackman and Joe Grant all missed the defeat due to injury and aren't expected to play a part on Tuesday. The hosts have no injury concerns and are expected to name the same squad that played against Hemel.
Star man- Goalkeeper Jack Turner kept Slough in the game with Dorking when his team mates weren't playing well and will expect to be busy again on Tuesday. Hoping to beat him will be James Constable for Hungerford who battled hard on Saturday and will be the main goal threat on Tuesday.
Head to head- Last season, it as two wins from two for Slough. The rebels won 2-0 at Arbour Park before a 2-1 win at Bulpit Lane later in the season.