Match Preview: Chippenham Town vs Oxford City
Oxford City are back on the road as they travel to Chippenham Town for their re-arranged Vanarama National League South game.
COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF
Oxford City will be looking to put Saturday's defeat to Welling United behind them as the Hoops travel to Chippenham Town.
Chippenham come into the game off the back of an impressive win over Dartford and will be looking to replicate last season's play-off finish.
LAST TIME OUT:
City's play-off push stuttered after the Hoops travelled to Chippenham on Bank Holiday Monday. Coming off the back of an impressive victory against Hungerford on Saturday, tiredness kicked in on the Monday as Chippenham beat Ross Jenkins' side 1-0.
It was an off day for City at Hardenhuish Park with Jordan Young grabbing the only goal of the game for the hosts.
FORM:
CHIPPENHAM TOWN
Form: DDWLW
It certainly hasn't been an awful start to the season for Chippenham but they have started to find the form that helped them reach the play-offs last season.
0-0 draws with Worthing & Chelmsford have shown that they can be resolute against the early front runners. Whereas wins against Hungerford and Dartford mean the Bluebirds are unbeaten at home this season.
OXFORD CITY
Form: WWWWL
After a run of four wins and four clean sheets, City's winning run came to an end on Saturday.
However, Tuesday evening's game offers Ross Jenkins' side the perfect opportunity to bounce back to winning ways.
The return of Joe Iaciofano to City's bench was a pleasing sight for Hoops fans and despite Charlie Rowan's red card, he is eligible to line up for this game.
ONE TO WATCH: Alefe Santos
Santos has proved to be one of Chippenham's stand out players in his time at Hardenhuish Park.
The Brazilian midfielder isn't adverse to a screamer (or two) after a number of long-range goals last season. on Saturday, Santos grabbed his first goal of the season, scoring from the penalty spot in a 2-1 victory over Dartford.
Born in Sao Paulo, Santos moved to England aged twelve and joined Bristol Rovers' youth team, where he eventually made his professional debut.
Spells with Yeovil, Aldershot and Weymouth followed but the midfielder seems to have found his home with Chippenham.
WHAT THE GAFFER SAID:
“The boys definitely aren’t disheartened by the performance (against Welling) – the result says another thing, but we know as a camp that we’re much better than that.
“We expect a reaction and I’m sure we’ll have a go at putting things right."
TICKETS:
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Adults: £14.50
Senior Citizens: £10.50
Under 18's: £3.50
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