A game under the lights is in store for Yeovil Town as they face Aldershot Town at Huish Park on Tuesday night.
FORM…
YEOVIL TOWN
It’s two wins, two losses and a draw for the Glovers over the last five games, carrying on their up and down form this season. One of those two wins was in the league, an emphatic 3-1 home over Braintree Town. I highlight that game as that is probably the most complete performance’s Yeovil had this campaign, alongside the last time the Somerset faced Aldershot.
Last time out, was the opposite of complete, in fact it was one of if not the worst games many have seen, a 2-1 loss to Brackley Town. Credit where it is due, the Saints were good value for money and had Yeovil on the back foot for the majority of the game. However, it was clear to see how much Yeovil missed Morgan Williams at the back, with neither, Jake Wannell, Finn Cousin-Dawson or Kyle Ferguson looking capable at the back.
All in all the Glovers will have to a lot better than Saturday afternoon.
ALDERSHOT TOWN
The Shots have been much improved since we last met, and sit two places below the Glovers in the league. Over the last five games, the Hampshire side have hit a purple patch, with three wins, one draw and a loss to their name. Two of those wins have been by a scoreline of 4-1.
In their previous fixture, the Shots ran out 4-1 victors over Eastleigh. It was a dull affair on the South-coast for the first 45 minutes with neither team scoring. The game then sprung into life in the second half with all five goals being scored. Will Nightingale scored the first on the 49th minute before Eastleigh equalised. The Shots then pulled away thanks to goals from Cameron Hargreaves, Charlie Warren and Ryan Hill scoring within 10 minutes of each other.
KEY PLAYERS…
YEOVIL TOWN – DAKARAI MAFICO
The youngster has shown since joining on loan how good he is, and was one of the only bright sparks in the defeat to Brackley. The full back does everything you want in a defender, which was shown last time out with:
- 14 recoveries
- Five ground duels won
- Three interceptions
- Two clearances
That is an impressive stat line for anyone let alone a 19-year-old, who is getting his first real taste in senior football. Offensively he is also prolific, with the headline stat from the Brackley game being his 95% pass accuracy. The Glovers will need Mafico on top-form again against Aldershot.
Pic C/O Gary Brown
ALDERSHOT TOWN – JOSH BARRETT
The forward has been in scintillating form for the Shots in his last five games in the league stretching back to the 6th of December. When looking at Sofascore the Irish man has had a rating of 8 or more in all of those five games.
This form has coincided with an uptick in goal contributions for the 27-year-old who has claimed six goal/assists in since the start of December. Four of those six contributions have been assists, but that shows how important a playmaker can be in this league. Against Eastleigh, Barrett can claim to be the man who propelled his side to victory with his two assists.
The forward will prove difficult to stop for the Glovers defenders.
THE GAFFER…
A familiar lower league name has taken charge at The EBB Stadium and will be in the dugout on Tuesday night, in the shape of John Coleman. The 63-year-old is best known for being Accrington Stanley’s former boss, where he spent 23 years as boss across two spells.
Outside of his long stints in the North-West, Coleman has managed Ashton United, Rochdale, Southport, Sligo, Gillingham and Waterford for a total of five years.
The Scouser joined the Shots in October and has turned the Hampshire side form around. He has also managed against the Glovers nine times, winning twice, drawing three times and losing on four occasions.
LAST TIME WE MET…
A Tahvon Campbell goal opened the scoring before Junior Morias doubled the scoring. Luke McCormick then scored quickly after before Campbell made it four with a penalty in the 64th minute. James Henry bagged a consolation goal in added time for Aldershot.
DON’T I KNOW YOU…
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE…
Richie Watkins is the man in charge for this fixture. For more information on him and his team for Tuesday night check out Ben’s article – here.