Match Preview

This weekend Alvechurch meet Stratford Town for the third time this season, when they meet in the Buildbase FA Trophy. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

How have both teams been playing?

Wednesday's night JW Hunt trophy exit to Bilston means that Alvechurch have now crashed out of three cup competitions in as many weeks to add to their FA Cup exit. However, the Church fielded a young side in midweek to accommodate for this game so manager Ian Long will be hoping for a better result against a Stratford side who knocked Alvechurch out of the league cup. One plus from Wednesday's defeat is the fact that striker Andre Landell came off the bench to score his first goal for the club. Away from the cup defeats and Alvechurch have won three league games in a row; leading to moral of the team being very high ahead of Saturday's game.

Stratford meanwhile, come into the game as a team seriously inform. Following the takeover of Thomas Baillie as manager they have yet to lose a game, going on a seven game unbeaten run in which they have won five of those games. This form has seen them climb up to tenth in the league and on Saturday they defeated a Leiston side who sit in the play-off places; showing that they are capable of beating anybody.

What has the score been in previous meetings between the two sides?

These two have already met twice this season sharing one win each. First Aaron Llyod's goal settled an FA Cup tie in Church's favour, before Stratford won an entertaining game 4-2 at Lye Meadow in the league cup.

Who are both side's top goalscorers?

Kieran Cook, Tom Turton, and Mitch Botfield are Alvechurch's top goalscorers this season with three goals each.

Meanwhile, Michael Taylor is Stratford's top goalscorer this season with seven goals.

Where is the game being played?

The game is being played at Lye Meadow.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 3pm.