Match Preview: Poole Town v Basingstoke Town (Saturday, 3pm)

Poole Town welcome Basingstoke Town on Saturday looking to pick up points to end their five-game losing streak.

Poole’s struggles have left them with just three points from their last six Southern League Premier – South matches, while their opponents have earned 10 from a possible 18.

With 56 goals in 26 games so far this season, Poole are scoring more than average in the league with 2.2 goals per game. But they are conceding more than average too, letting in 46 goals at a rate of 1.8 per game.

Basingstoke are also above average scorers, with 1.8 goals per game, compared to a league average of 1.7. They have conceded 2.2 goals per game.

Basingstoke Town are 13th in the table after 31 games, of which they have won 10 and drawn seven, earning 37 points.

Poole Town are one place ahead of the visitors in 12th, with 12 wins and two draws putting them on 38 points.

Poole’s last match was on February 10, a 2-0 loss against Salisbury.

Basingstoke beat Walton and Hersham 2-1 last time out, on February 3.

Poole Town v Basingstoke Town
Southern League Premier – South
Saturday, 17 February 2024 @ 3.00pm

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