Thame United are on the road again this weekend as they head to Hertfordshire to face Welwyn Garden City (The Citizens) in the Pitching In Southern League Central Division One. Last Season Welwyn had an early season victory over Thame after a sixth minute goal at the ASM stadiums the visitors secure the points, then in January with teams fought out a 2 - 2 draw at Hern's Lane, with the Citizens scoring a late equaliser. The two teams finally met this season after two postponements at the ASM Stadium in February, with the Citizens coming away with a 1 - 0 win after a late winner.

Welwyn are currently in ninth place in the table and have been hard to beat this season only losing nine times, but have drawn too many games to be able to challenge for play offs this season. Last time out they came up against play off hopefuls Hertford town and suffered defeat in the local Hertfordshire derby on Bank Holiday Monday after securing their first win in six matches after a 3 - 0 win at against Stotfold on Good Friday.

Meanwhile Thame went into the Easter weekend with a good away victory against Northwood, on Good Friday which maintained a six point lead over Hertford in the race for the final play off spot, however had a very disappointing result at home to Aylesbury going down 0 - 2 and suffering their first defeat in eight matches. The gap now is down to three points with three games to play, so nothing more than a victory will do for the Red Kites this weekend.

Kick Off at Hernes Way is 15:00

LEAGUE RECORD: Southern League Central Division One
Welwyn Garden City - Position 29th Played 39 Won 15, Drawn 15, Lost 9, Goals for 63 Goals against 50 Points 60
Thame United - Position 5th - Played 39 Won 23, Drawn 5, Lost 11, Goals for 93, Goals against 60, Points 74

HEAD TO HEAD:
The two teams have met 14 times in recent years since 2018 in the southern League and Evo Stick League with Welwyn Garden City coming out on top with six wins to Thame United’s four, with four draws. And on average there are at least three goals per game over the years.

FORM GUIDE (last 6 games)
Welwyn Garden City D,D,D,D,W,L(12th)
Thame United D,W,W,D,W,L (8th)

LEADING SCORERS
Welwyn Garden City - Steve Cawley (15) Lewis Taafe (10)
Thame United - Louis Walsh (23) Harry Alexander (16)

COLOURS:
Welwyn Garden City will be playing in Claret Shirts /Claret Shorts/Claret Socks. Goal keeper all Orange
Thame United will be playing in Blue / White Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks, GK All Yellow

TEAM MANAGERS:
Welwyn Garden City Manager - Marc Weatherstone
Thame Manager - Ben Williams

MATCH OFFICIALS:
Referee: Demetri Anastasiou
Assistant Referee: Ronnie Mcgibbon
Assistant Referee: Anthony Browne

GROUND:
Herns Way, Welwyn Garden City, Herts., AL7 1TA

TICKETS
Adults - £10 / Club Members / OAPS / Students - £5/Youth (12-18) £3 / Under 12's – Free / Entrance after half time £3. Payment by cash or card on the gate.

PARKING
There are no parking restrictions immediately outside the club and most surrounding roads so you will be able to find parking. There is a car park at the neighbouring Panshanger Golf Course on the left as you enter, postcode AL7 2ED.

There is also some parking available at Panshanger shops which are about a 5 minute walk to the ground, postcode AL7 2BQ. Our clubhouse will be open to both members and non members and hot food and beverages available within the ground before, during and after the game.

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME