Star Match - Division 1 South

Melksham Town v Cinderford Town

Fifth-placed Melksham Town entertains eighth-placed Cinderford Town on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways after a hugely disappointing 4-1 defeat to lowly Sholing at the infiLED Arena on Monday night.

It brought to an end a run of twelve league games without defeat for Richard Fey`s side

The result came as a shock to home fans, having seen their favourites beat Wiltshire rivals Highworth Town 1-0 last Saturday in a fiercely competitive game in front of a crowd of 438.

Cinderford`s top five challenge was also de-railed the following night when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Bideford AFC.

The result leaves the Foresters five points behind Melksham with two games in hand, but they daren`t allow the gap to widen by too much more, which is why this is a crucial game for both teams.

The Foresters have boosted their defence options with the signing of Matt Bower has signed for BetVictor Southern League Division One South club Cinderford Town.

The 21-year-old recently left Vanarama National League South side Bath City by mutual consent.

A 6`5” left-sided centre-half, who was released by SkyBet League Two side Cheltenham Town and joined Bath in June 2019, having gained experience at National League South level with Weston-super-mare in 2018/19

Form Guide – Last Six Matches

Melksham Town – Home
DWWWWL = 13 PTS / 18 PTS

Cinderford Town – Away
WDLLLW = 8 PTS / 18 PTS

Prediction Poll
Home Win 54%
Draw 21%
Away Win 25%
(Based on 63 votes so far)