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Sat 25 Nov 2023  ·  Premier Division
Worcester City FC
Worcester City FC
J Insall (67')
1
1
Slimbridge
T Clayson (52')

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Ryan Molloy23 Nov 2023 - 09:31

City look to equal a 46 year record on Saturday afternoon when they host Slimbridge in the Hellenic League, 3pm kick off.

Chris Cornes' men are currently on an astonishing run off 11 consecutive league wins, a run that began with the Worcester Derby victory over Worcester Raiders in August. The all-time record is 12 consecutive league wins, which was set between March and April 1977. It will be a remarkable achievement for Cornes' side to match, or even break that record.

Our visitors on Saturday, Slimbridge, currently sit in 8th place in the Hellenic League Premier Division table, currently only two points off the play-off places. Their form has been rather up-and-down of late, and have only recorded one win in their last five league games, and last time out were beaten by our neighbours Worcester Raiders 4-2. They do have goals in their ranks, however, and striker Rudi McKinnon has notched three goals in their last four league games, and is currently on nine for the season in the league.

City have been very impressive of late, most recently demonstrated by the dominant 4-0 win over third-placed Royal Wootton Bassett Town last time out. They boast arguably the league's two most in-form players, Liam Lockett and Kyle Belmonte, who both scored twice each last time out and are on 19 and 15 goals respectively in all competitions this season.

Belmonte's second, a perfectly executed lob from the halfway line, will surely challenge for 'Goal of the Season', too.

It was also a welcome return of a clean sheet on Saturday, with Haydn Whitcombe again impressive between the sticks, pulling off a fantastic save in the first half which saw City maintain a two goal lead at the time. The four immediately in front, Stoddart, Layton, Keightley and skipper Mace, have formed a fantastic defensive unit which has conceded just 11 goals in 15 league games so far this campaign.

All across the pitch, Cornes' side have felt settled recently, particularly in league matches. The only real changes have been in who leads the line between Dylan Hart and Jamie Insall, with Hart also being deployed on the right recently, with Izak Reid and Elliott Hartley also being used in that spot. Much of the club's excellent form must be credited to Cornes' management and settling this team so quickly, with many of his squad having not played together before this season.

Last Saturday's 4-0 win was watched by 825 supporters at Claines Lane, an exceptional number, and all at the club hope for a similar number this weekend. Please note that the club plan to have a second bar in operation on Saturday afternoon to help with queues, which will be situated next to the club house.

For this game we have THREE car parks available:

ON SITE AT THE GROUND which must be purchased in advance only via our online store here. Cost is £5. Please do not attempt to park at the ground without pre-payment;

RGS THE GRANGE, Grange Lane, Worcester, WR3 7RR. £2 is payable at the entrance, cash only. Entry for this Car Park closes at 2.55pm;

and, THE RIVER SCHOOL, School Bank, Worcester, WR3 7ST. £3 payable at the entrance, cash only.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN ANY OF THE LANES SURROUNDING THE GROUND - anyone doing so will be refused entry to the ground.

Premier Division Fixtures

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2
Hereford Lads Club
0
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Corsham Town
1
Hereford Pegasus
1
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Fairford Town
0
Longlevens AFC
2
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Highworth Town
2
Lydney Town
2
Sat 25 Nov 2023KO: 15:00
Mangotsfield United
1
Pershore Town
2
Sat 25 Nov 2023KO: 15:00
Roman Glass St George
3
Tuffley Rovers
2
Sat 25 Nov 2023KO: 15:00
Wantage Town
2
Cinderford Town
3
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Westfields
1
Royal Wootton Bassett Town
2
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Worcester Raiders
1
Thornbury Town
2

Match details

Match date

Sat 25 Nov 2023

Kickoff

15:00

Competition

Premier Division

League position

2
Worcester City
8
Slimbridge
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Main Club Sponsor - M Pinches Transport Ltd
Friends and Family - SJL Insurance Services
Home Sleeve Sponsor - BJH Motors and Sons
Away and 3rd Front of Shirt - IT Epos Group
Official Waste Partner - Bromsgrove Commercial Waste Services
Principle Youth Sponsor - GLP Training Ltd
Back of Shirt Partner 2024/25 - Yamazaki Mazak
Back of Shirt Sponsor - Youth - NBS Underwriting Ltd
Match Sponsor - International Plywood (Importers) Ltd
Advertising Board Sponsor - MFG Solicitors
Player and Match Sponsor - MMC Accountants
Commercial Partner - SME Solicitors
Advertising Board Sponsor - WPA Healthcare
Advertising Board Sponsor - Anja Potze Fine Jewellery
WCFC TV Sponsor & Key Commercial Partner - Topnotch Gym
Commercial Partner - Green Self Storage
Advertising Board Sponsor - MB Insolvency
Pitchside Advertising - Joule Energy
Key Commercial Partner - Nicol & Co
Commercial Partner - Gary Morris Chartered Financial Planner
Commercial Partner - Elgar Services
Pitchside Advertising - Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants
Advertising Board Sponsor & Club Supplier - MDB Promotions
Advertising Board Sponsor - CARS Service Centre
Advertising Board Sponsor - Morgan Phelps
Advertising Board Sponsor - Worcester Glazing
Advertising Board Sponsor - Narraways Family Butcher
Commercial Partner - Blueprint UK
Key Commercial Partner - Chambers Construction
Key Commercial Partner - Worcester City Bathrooms
Match Programme Advertiser - Worcester Accountancy Services
Official Cider Partner - Peopleton Press
Key Commercial Partner - Dolphin Tec Limited
Training, Travel & Warm-Up Kit Sponsors 2024/25 & 2025/26 - Newmedica
Pitchside and Programme Advertising - Diggs Gardens
Key Commercial Partner - Toys and Games of Worcester
Pitchside Advertising - New Hope Worcester
Pitchside Advertising - Can Restaurant Ltd t/a Poppins Restaurant
WCFCTV Sponsor - Warrens Removals & Storage Ltd
Pitchside Advertising - Matt Tally Player Development
Pitchside Advertising - 5 Star Windows & Conservatories
Lionesses Sleeve Sponsor - Cottage of Dreams
Lionesses Front of Shirt Sponsor - Pollyphil Lyd t/a Clerkenleap Service Station
Joe Stockton - Player Sponsor - Marvin Cox Lubricants
Hayden Reeves - Player Sponsor - JPM Insurance Advisers Ltd
Pitchside Advertising - TDB Electrical Services Ltd
Pitchside Advertising, Player Sponsor and Match Sponsor - Mud Wall Farm
Pitchside Advertising, Player Sponsor and Match Sponsor - Dace Crown
Pitchside Advertising, Player Sponsor and Match Ball Sponsor - New Path Financial
Match Ball Sponsor - Dash Insurance
Official Legal Partner, Match Ball and Match Sponsor, 2x Advertising Boards - Talbots Law Limited
Official Travel Partner - Prospect Coaches
Pitchside Advertising - Lowes Garage Service