Match Preview

Darlaston Town return to league action tomorrow evening when they play a rearranged game at Bewley Town following the postponement of the original game due to be played on Saturday 30th January.

The recent heavy rain along with the river Severn which runs alongside the ground bursting its banks in the first few days of 2024 is a major reason why Bewley have only played five games in the past eight weeks.

It would appear tomorrows hosts are having an exceptionally difficult time this season as they are currently bottom of the table 14 points from safety after playing 18 league games that have produced a single win and draw, scoring less than a goal a game, but conceding more than 4 goals a game as well.

In their last five league games Bewley have been beaten at AFC Wulfrunians 6-1 and 6-0 at Uttoxeter Town. In the big Boxing Day local derby just down the river at Stourport Swifts Bewdley conceded another five unanswered goals in a 5-0 win. On their return to the riverside ground in the middle of January Bewdley were beaten by the same score by inform Dudley Town and last Saturday Whitchurch Alport travelled to Bewdley and returned home with a 3-0 win.

Last Saturday Darlaston travelled to League leaders Congleton Town played in front of nearly 700 souls and despite losing 3-1 Darlaston put in an outstanding shift the only difference between the two teams was the taking of chances.

It is hoped that some of the six players that missed Saturday’s fixture will be available for tomorrow evening’s game as it is really important, the Darlaston get back to winning ways as soon as possible, especially within the next eight days when after tomorrow night’s fixture Darlaston will play at Stone Old Alleynians on Saturday and welcome for the first time to the Paycare Stadium MFL Division Three side Feckenham for a first round of this seasons, Smedley, Crook Memorial Cup tie.

Tomorrow evening game kicks off at 7:45 pm
Gates open 6.45 pm and the Clubhouse Bar at 7 pm.
Admission Adults £7, Concessions £3
Programmes £1

The ground address for is as follows;

Bewdley Town FC
Ribbesford Meadows,
Ribbesford,
BEWDLEY,
DY12 2TJ.

PLEASE NOTE
Everyone travelling to tomorrow’s game should be aware that there is major roadworks on the road bridge into Bewley Town Centre with a one-way system in operation.

This does not affect travelling to Bewdley Town’s ground and the amenities within the town.

TRAVELLING HOME
Is a different matter,
You cannot cross the River Severn at Bewdley, there are two options.

1. Turn left out of Bewdley’s ground and go home via Stourport, crossing the river there
2. Turn right out of Bewdley’s ground returning to Bewdley Town Centre, take the 2nd left after the church onto the B4190 signposted Leominster following the diversion signs until reaching the traffic island by Wharton Park Golf Club, turn left (first exit) onto the Bewdley Bypass (A456, follow these signs back to the island on the outskirts of Bewdley which will take you past West Midlands Safari Park and onto Kidderminster.

We have to see as many Darlaston supporters for tomorrow night game, as it is clearly another big game for the club.