Match Preview

Anglian Combination Premier Division football returns on Saturday and we are once again on our travels as we visit newly promoted Hellesdon looking to secure a fifth straight victory, a feat we only achieved once last season.

Team News

Ben Thompson and Chris Gibbons face late fitness tests after both picked up knocks during our Mummery Cup victory over Attleborough. New signing Adam Bennett comes into the squad in place of Joel Potter. Danny Bland is yet to fully recover from the foot injury that has kept him out since our home game against Bradenham but is not far off making his return.

Our Opponents

The Dons are enjoying life in the top flight after registering 7 points from a possible 12 and also progressed into the second round of the Mummery Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bradenham last weekend. Midfielder Kegan Charlesworth will be one to watch after being voted Player of the Month for August and is currently the clubs top goalscorer alongside Jack Hurrell with 3 goals each. It would also be dangerous to ignore Connor Charlesworth following his impressive return of 28 goals from 31 games last season.

Last 5 Games

09/09/17: Hellesdon 2 - 1 Bradenham Wanderers (Cup)
02/09/17: Mattishall 1 - 3 Hellesdon
26/08/17: Hellesdon 1 - 2 Stalham Town
19/08/17: Hellesdon 4 - 0 Caister
15/08/17: Reepham Town 2 - 2 Hellesdon

2016/17 Stats

Division One - 3rd
Won - 17
Drew - 5
Lost - 6
GD - +35

Mummery Cup - First Round
Senior Cup - Third Round

Top Scorers - Connor Charlesworth (28), Kegan Charlesworth (14), Jack Hurrell (11)
Most Apps - Connor Charlesworth (31), Chris Bird/Mac Gee/Jack Hurrell (30)
                     
Head to Head

This will be the first meeting between the two sides since we completed the double over Hellesdon on our way to being crowned champions of Division One in 2014/15.

19/08/2014 - Hellesdon 2 - 4 Mulbarton Wanderers
(Goals - Luke Appleton x 2, Simon Freemantle and Jonathon Bailey)

06/12/2014 - Mulbarton Wanderers 2 - 1 Hellesdon
(Goals - Simon Freemantle and Jonathon Bailey)

Matchday Information

Kick Off: 2:30pm

Venue: Hellesdon Community Centre, Woodview Road, Hellesdon, Norfolk, NR6 5QB

Officials: Andrew Waite, Colin Greenway and Victor Petri

Premier Division Fixtures

Beccles Town vs Mattishall
Blofield United vs Wroxham Res
Bradenham Wanderers vs Stalham Town
Harleston Town vs St Andrews
Hellesdon vs Mulbarton Wanderers
Long Stratton vs Acle United
Norwich CEYMS vs Caister
Waveney vs Reepham Town

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that this will be the fixture of the weekend so cancel any plans you may have and join us in Hellesdon to witness what promises to be a wonderful game of football between two exciting teams.

Come on Mulbarton!