Match Preview

Lancaster City embark on their penultimate game of the season as they travel to
The Hive Arena to face Warrington Rylands.

Location:
The Hive Arena,
Gorsey Lane,
Warrington,
WA2 7RZ

Tickets:
Adults: £10
Concessions: £7
Under 16: £2

If you are unable to back The Dolly Blues, commentary will be live on Dolly Blue Sound with our very own Head of Media, Craig Thompson on the mic. Commentary can be found on https://dollybluesound.mixlr.com

Warrington Rylands:
Saturday’s hosts will have high expectations heading into the fixture. Following an impressive season, Rylands find themselves within touching distance of the play off and a victory would seal that. In their previous outing, Warrington Rylands made the trip to Guiseley where they battled for a two goals to nil victory. Mo Touray and Dan Cockerline ensured the visitors got over the line.

Both sides will be hoping to improve their performances from the last meeting in October. The game ended in a scoreless draw at the Giant Axe in what was only the third meeting between the two sides.

Lancaster City:
Lancaster City look to stretch their unbeaten run to four games and further cement their late challenge for the play offs. Chris Willcock’s side looked to carry on their perfect Easter performances in their final home league game of the season versus Gainsborough Trinity. Despite falling behind very early, a Sam Bailey spot kick and a late Jamie Mellen free kick ensured Lancaster City took all three points.

Chris Willcock will be hoping to finish the season strong and with his best eleven. Chris Willcock could look to welcome Charlie Bailey back to the starting lineup following his feature on the bench for the victory over Gainsborough Trinity.

A win for Lancaster City could see the Dolly Blues rise up one place with 62 points on the board.

Out of the three games against Saturday’s opposition, Lancaster City have recorded one win, one loss and a draw. The win came in the first meeting between the sides in a game where Kyle Brownhill and Pat Allington found the target.

Head-to-Head:

28th October 2023 Lancaster City 0-0 Warrington Rylands (Northern Premier League- Premier)

1st April 2023 Warrington Rylands 2-1 Lancaster City (Northern Premier League- Premier)

11th October 2022 Lancaster City 2-1 Warrington Rylands (Northern Premier League- Premier)