Match Preview

City return home in Midland Premier League action on Saturday when Wolverhampton Casuals are the visitors to Claines Lane for a 3pm kick off.

Last weekend saw The Blue And Whites travel to Stourport and split the points with the Swifts, in a 1-1 draw. A hard earned point in a game that Manager, Tim Harris decribed as "a real tough battle". City will look to return to winning ways, and maintain the form that has seen them pick up 7 points from the last 9 on offer.

Looking to finish the season strongly, City currently sit 5th in the standings, 3 points behind AFC Wulfrunians and 1 point behind Lichfield City, who both play each other this weekend.

Wolverhampton Casuals come in to the tie in their best form of the season, having picked up 3 wins and a draw in their last 5 games. They currently find themselves in 17th place, just above the relegation zone, 4 points clear of Haughmond in 18th. However, Haughmond have a game in hand on Casuals, but will welcome City as their visitors on the final day of the season.

In squad news, left-back Sam Whitton will be out for the remainder of the season after pulling up in the warmup at Stourport. Having been sent for X-Rays today, following Thursday evening training, it has been confirmed that Sam has suffered a stress fracture to his tibia - The 6th broken bone in the squad this season.

After a big coming together in the last few minutes at Swifts, James Douglas will face a late fitness test tomorrow.

Chris Withington will return to the squad after he finished his work trip to the USA, along with Craig Jones who is back to full health after a few weeks out through illness. Jude Hill is also available for selection, having recovered from his groin injury.

Saturday 9th April, 3pm Kick Off

- Preview by Tuomas Kousa