Match Preview | Oxford City v Needham Market
City take on Needham Market at Court Place Farm.
Oxford City are still on the search for that elusive first victory in Vanarama National League North, and they'll be hoping to arrest their poor run of form at home to Needham Market on Saturday.
The Marketmen are fellow newcomers to the league after winning promotion last season and, after a slow start to the season, two wins in their last three fixtures has given Kevin Horlock's side a solid foundation to build on.
FIXTURE DETAILS
Oxford City v Needham Market
Court Place Farm - Saturday 21st September - 15:00
Vanarama National League North
Referee: Richard Holmes | Assistants: Mitchell Cartwright & Jamie Stevenson | Fourth Official: Stuart Lathan
RECENT FORM
*League Only
OXFORD CITY - L L L D L
Despite a 6-0 win in the Emirates FA Cup to eighth tier Willand Rovers, City's league form has been well documented.
Perhaps the Hoops can feel unlucky not to have won this season after some positive performances, but there can be no time for the squad to feel sorry for themselves.
Arresting the winless run is a must, but if City can do it then it could be a catalyst in a busy run of fixtures.
NEEDHAM MARKET - D L W W L
Despite suffering a narrow late defeat to Farsley Celtic last Saturday, Needham Market have started to find their feet in NLN.
Impressive wins against Warrington Town and Hereford keep the Marketmen out of the bottom four, and if they can secure a third win in four games against City, they could put some daylight between themselves and the teams below them.
Moreover, Needham Market excel away from home. All of their points have been won on the road and they have the eighth best away record in the division so far.
THE GAFFER'S THOUGHTS
We spoke to Manager Sam Cox ahead of Saturday's match. Watch what he said by clicking HERE.
ONE TO WATCH - Luke Ingram
Needham Market's longest serving player, Luke Ingram will be remaining with the Marketmen for the foreseeable future after he committed his future to the club in the summer.
Ingram is the Marketmen's club record appearance holder with 440 appearances under his belt after turning out for the club throughout the past ten seasons.
He has an eye for goal too, he's scored 116 goals for the club during that time and was a key component of the side that won promotion last season.
He's a fans' favourite, and he's now looking to break the club's all-time goalscoring record.
THE MANAGER - Kevin Horlock
Kevin Horlock most notable played for Manchester City in his playing career.
He played in three different divisions for the Citizens including the Premier League (or Premiership back then) as City won promotion from League One.
He also played for Swindon Town, West Ham United, Ipswich Town, Doncaster Rovers and Mansfield Town. He also earnt 32 caps internationally for Northern Ireland.
As a manager, Horlock has previously coached at Chatham Town and Maldon & Tiptree and at youth level for Colchester United.
