Poachers looking to upset highflying Eynesbury as they bid for UCL points
The Poachers, currently in 19th spot, travel to face second-placed Eynesbury Rovers at the Alfred Hall Memorial Ground (KO 3pm).
Rovers drew 0-0 at Desborough on Saturday to end their run of three straight victories in the United Counties League Premier Division, leaving them five points behind leaders Peterborough Sports.
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Hide AdGary Frost’s side will also be in league action next Wednesday, away at mid-table Peterborough Northern Star (KO 7.45pm).
It has been a frustrating week for the Poachers, who conceded five times in consecutive matches, slipping down to 19th in the standings in the process.
On Saturday Frosts’s side were beaten 5-0 at Rothwell Corinthians.
This came just four days after a 5-1 loss at league leaders Peterborough Sports.
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Hide AdPoachers debutant Michael Harness, who has been playing in the Lincolnshire League with Horncastle Town so far this season, got on the scoresheet with his side already two-down on Tuesday night.
But three further goals came after the half-time break to down Frost’s side.
Mark Jones and Josh Moreman both netted braces and Dan Clements also got on the scoresheet.