Stafford Rangers — Clitheroe

Preview

The Stan Robinson Stadium hosts its final league game of the 25/26 season on Saturday as Stafford Rangers entertain Clitheroe F.C, in the NPL West.

After 2 wins and a draw from their last 3 matches, the Boro’ will be looking to add more points to their tally and ensure Step 4 football for next season.

The Opposition

Saturday’s opponents Clitheroe sit comfortably in 14th position, with 50 points from their 40 games. The highlight of the Lancashire sides season has undoubtedly been their run in the F.A. Trophy. After knocking out National North side Chester and current National League table toppers York City, the Blues eventually bowed out in the fourth round, losing 3-1 away at Scunthorpe United.

In the league, their recent form has been mixed, and they are currently on a run of just one victory in their last eight. Last weekend saw the Blues go down to a 0-2 home defeat to Bootle and will need maximum points from their last two fixtures to stand any chance of matching last season’s 10th place finish.
On the road this term they have avoided defeat ten times, their last away victory coming a fortnight ago with a 2-0 win at Sporting Khalsa.

Last Time We Met

It was an afternoon to forget back in November, as a poor display saw the Boro’ defeated 4-1 at Clitheroe. A well worked equaliser from Dylan Scott and a penalty save from Arron Davies saw the Rangers head in level at the break, but in the second half it was one way traffic, and the Boro’ fell to what was at the time, their heaviest defeat of the season, watched by a crowd of 786 at the EcoGiants Stadium.

Form Guide

Last six league matches –

Stafford Rangers – L L L W D W
Clitheroe F.C. – L D D W D L