PREVIEW: Bishop’s Stortford (A)

By Will Phillips

When: Saturday 1st November (15:00 KO)

Where:  ProKit UK Stadium, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5RG

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Quorn hope to make it five undefeated in the league as they travel south to play Bishop’s Stortford.

 Quorn’s Form:

Quorn seems to have turned a corner now with goals flowing throughout the team after a patch of inconsistency that saw them knocked out of both cup competitions. The Methodists have gone undefeated in October in the league and worked their way into third place.

Last time out Silvio Bello netted his first league goal of the season late on to rescue a point at home for the Reds against Halesowen Town, this ended a streak of wins for Quorn who had been able to claim victory in the prior three games.

The Methodists are currently the second highest goal scorers in the division behind only first placed Spalding United.

 The Opposition:

Bishop’s Stortford are coming into this game after back-to-back losses against Spalding United and Worcester City in the league however they thrashed Billericay Town by five goals in their most recent match in the FA Trophy.  

Prior to the defeats in the league Bishop’s Stortford had gone four undefeated, beating the likes of Redditch United and Needham Market. Currently sitting 11th in the League, the Blues still threaten the play off places this season and are the fifth top goal scorers in the division.

Head-to-head:

This will be the two Clubs first match against one another.

 One to watch:

Saleem Akanbi is a real threat to defenders scoring four times in the league so far this season. Previously of Cambridge United, Akanbi signed for the Blue’s in July from Chelmsford City and has already become a firm favourite at the Hertfordshire club. 

 Ticket Prices:

Adults £15.00, Concessions £10.00, Students (with valid ID) £8.00, Children Under 12 (accompanied by an Adult) Free.

 Travel:

Leaving Quorn on the A6, join the A46 west at the island before Birstall. Remain on the A46, merging onto the southbound M1. At Catthorpe Interchange take the A14 east. Remain on the A14 and merge with the M11 on the outskirts of Cambridge. Exit the M11 at Junction 8, onto the A120 (the exit after the services). Take the first left into Dunmow Road (the A1250), go past the Golf Club on the left and take the first right into the Industrial Estate. Turn right again before Travis Perkins and the ground is at the end of the road.