Guernsey have had two weeks to stew over their FA Vase exit and will be keen to put the disappointment of three straight defeats behind them as Roffey visit Victoria Park on Saturday.
The Green Lions are looking to leapfrog their guests with a win, currently sitting a point and a place behind but having played three games less.
Expect goals, with Roffey having scored five twice and conceded five twice in their last four league games, while GFC are partial to a goal-fest themselves. The Boars have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six in the league. Their squad contains Ricardo Fernandes, who is the brother of Manchester United and Portugal star Bruno.
Si Arnold, Tom Vaudin and Niall Hainsworth are edging closer to a return for Tony Vance’s side but aren’t quite ready despite being back in training. Matt Loaring remains a longer term absentee and is scheduled for a procedure on his knee.
GFC are down in 10th in the Southern Combination Premier Division after their two recent league defeats but are at least two games in hand behind all the teams above them and so can lift themselves back into the back with a good run of form. A very clear top and bottom half appears to be forming in the league table, with the play-off race set to be a tight one.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 2pm. Fans unable to make it to Victoria Park can listen to full live commentary on our Facebook page or our @GuernseyFC X Space, or keep up with the action via our social media updates. A full match report will follow.
Victoria Park, Guernsey FA, Guernsey FC and Aztech Soccer have teamed up this month to launch a new charity collection scheme, the Victoria Park Food and Kit Bank, aimed at helping the local community and those in need overseas this Christmas.
Launching on 22 November and running until Monday 8th December, the food and kit collection scheme will support a hat-trick of worthwhile causes. Working alongside the States of Guernsey, all food donations will be distributed to local families this Christmas, while any boots received will be donated to local schools and clubs. All kit collected during the campaign will benefit Friends of Romania, an overseas charity that distributes humanitarian aid to those in need in the country.
Special donation bins will be placed in the office reception at Victoria Park and by the desk at Aztech Soccer, encouraging all islanders to join the campaign to help make a difference this Christmas.
Guernsey FC has run a similar scheme for several years, spearheaded by Caroline and John Loveless. The hope is that, by joining forces, the football community and local islanders will be able to build on that legacy, reaching more people over the festive period and into the new year.
Nick Graham, Chair of Victoria Park Steering Committee, said: “We’re thrilled to launch the Victoria Park Food and Kit Bank scheme – hopefully this will be the first of many more to come. Football and community sit at the very heart of Victoria Park, so this is a brilliant opportunity to bring everyone together to support those in need both here in Guernsey and further afield.
A States of Guernsey Family Support Services spokesperson, said: “While Christmas brings joy to many, it can be a difficult time for families with children and young people facing hardship.
“Your kindness can bring hope and brighten their Christmas as every donation truly makes a difference.”
For more information and updates on the campaign follow Victoria Park’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
