Match Preview

This Saturday Alvechurch return to league action as they take on Royston Town. Here is everything you need to know about Saturday's game.

How have both teams been doing in pre-season?

Alvechurch have had a very strong pre-season, which would have impressed everyone at the club. Playing nine games they only lost twice, and both loses were on the same day with a split squad. As well as this they also won the Worcestershire Senior Cup for the first time in 41 years, with an impressive victory over Step 3 rivals Redditch United.

With this good pre-season behind them, the squad is now confident and looking forward to Church's first step 3 game in 40 years, following their second consecutive promotion last season. Manager Ian Long has added nine new signings to the squad to help with the step up, with all the new signings impressing in the pre-season games.

The only blow for Long would have been pre-season injuries to Ryan Winwood and new defender Kyle Morrison, but will feel his squad is strong enough to start the season with a win.

Royston meanwhile, have also had a strong pre-season. Like Alvechurch they also only lost two pre-season friendlies, after playing seven games. Royston had an impressive first season at step 3 last year; coming seventh after winning promotion in 2017. The club has also made six new signings this summer, and will provide tough opponents for Alvechurch.

How much are tickets for the game?

Tickets for Saturday's game are priced at £10 for adults, £7 for seniors (65+), £5 for children aged 13-17, and for students with a valid student ID card, and free for children under the age of 13.

Where is the game being played and what time is kick-off?

The game is at Lye Meadow and kicks-off at 3pm.