Chasetown FC (A) – Match Preview by Stan Ashcroft
A long journey of 85 miles separates Avro FC and Saturday’s opponents — Chasetown FC — as Norton and Birchy’s men will be hoping to claim all three available points from the Midlands based side and bring them back to OL8.
The RO are back to league action after our disappointing clash with Bury FC as Shakers slip past Avro in tough FA Cup tie.
Currently sitting at a modest 12th place — Avro FC have been on both sides of a 1-0 scoreline following their opening two games.
They opened their league tally with a home victory over Atherton Collieries but were quickly on the other end of that same score a few days later on the road at Wythenshawe Town.
Chasetown FC are still waiting to find their first win of the campaign — after a poor start against Clitheroe away — a 4-1 defeat and an improved draw against 3-3 draw against Congleton Town sees the side currently in 18th place.
There was further disappointment as they were knocked out of the FA cup preliminary round by Ashby last week with signs of trouble following a red card for Lewi Burnside in the early minutes.
This may result their new signing suspended for Saturday’s game against Avro FC.
An opposition player which Avro will want to keep an eye on is Jack Langston.
The number eight — as indicated on the previous team sheet and subject to change — has netted in both of Chasetown’s league fixtures and also created a series of promising opportunities during their FA Cup loss.
Avro FC faced Chasetown twice in the league last season.
Honors were shared as the sides won each of their away matches respectively.
Three points were picked up on the road by Avro back in September 2023 following a 1-0 victory – but Chasetown reacted in the return fixture and won 2-0 at The Vestacare last March.
Avro FC will be fancying their chances based on current form but ultimately a strong performance and quality on the day will be what decides the game.
Kick off is at 3pm at The Scholars Ground on August 24.
Main image: Josh Hibbert.
