
The Saltmen prepare for a busy Easter weekend with a couple of tough fixtures ahead, as they look to bounce back from three games without a win.
It's another 2 games in the space of 48 hours for Andy Crowther's side.
On Saturday (ko 3pm), it's a first ever visit to Saw Mills End, home of Longlevens in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division.
Currently, Droitwich sit 4th in the league on 64 points and they are hoping that
these two games will give them a chance of solidifying a play-off position.
The Spa last played Longlevens back in August when they won 2-1 with James
Lemon and Reiss Taylor-Randle scoring, in a very even affair, and we expect nothing different this Saturday.
Spa held on for the win with 10-men as 'keeper Dom Hill received a red card.
Longlevens have not won in the last 5 games and are 12th in the league with 42
points. Their last game was on Tuesday night against Fairford Town where it
ended 0-0.
They are way clear of relegation but also too far adrift of the play-off places, after 31 games.
'Levens had a slow start to the campaign, but a real upturn in form saw them lose just once in 12 games in October / November.
Since then the Gloucestershire side have been inconsistent, and have now gone four games without a victory with three of those games being at home.
They have the best home defensive record in the Division, with just 15 goals conceded in 15 games.
We would like to wish a safe journey down to all supporters attending on Saturday and look forward to seeing you there.
Ground Address: Saw Mills End, Gloucester, GL43BN
Admission: £7 Adult, £4 Concession, Under 16's free
Match-day info: Covered seating, Bar on site, hot & cold food on sale, digital programmes
Important Parking info: The main car park is passed the ground entrance on the right hand side, with parking also available on the road.
Please DO NOT park in front of residential housing, or in the IBIS Hotel car park which is camera controlled. This will result in receiving a fine.
Nearest pub: The Wheatstone Inn
Distance: 32 miles / 40 minutes
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On Easter Monday (ko 3pm) it's a welcome return to Kingy's for Spa's penultimate home fixture.
Challenge Cup Final victors Hereford Pegasus visit Kingy's hoping to make it three wins from three against Droitwich.
The Saltmen will be eager to exact revenge for that Cup Final loss, as well as the opening day defeat at the KGD Stadium.
They last played each other just a week ago as Peggy was crowned cup
champions after beating The Spa 3-2 in a close encounter.
They faced each other for the first time right at the start of the season when
the game ended 5-4, as Peggy’s Jordan Williamson grabbed a last minute
winner.
Peggy have had an inconsistent second half of the season after an excellent start, and again sit mid-table (11th). Surprisingly, their away form is better than that of at their home ground with 7 wins from 15 games.
Andy Crowther's men will be well aware of the threat that "The Red men" pose going forward, with Jordan Williamson, Morgan Ewing and Harry Pitman being the players to watch, and all played an important role both in the Cup Final as well as over the course of the season.
Spa have five games remaining and are in a great position; sitting fourth, with a game in hand two sides above them, and are 7 points clear of Corsham who sit just outside the play-offs.
A top five finish and participation in the play-offs would mark a fantastic 2025-26 for Droitwich in the clubs' first ever season at Step 5 of the Non-League Pyramid.
Droitwich have gone three games without a win after a 2-2 draw with Lydney, a 3-2 defeat in the Cup Final against Monday's opponents and a late 3-0 defeat to leaders Slimbridge on Tuesday night which all but ended Spa's title hopes.
The two meetings this season have produced no fewer than 14 goals, so we should be in for an entertaining game on Monday!
The long-term injures Josh Hurdman, Dom Rogerson and Jack Davies remain sidelined for Droitwich, however Ben Tilbury returned on Tuesday night.
The Saltmen will be looking to end the run of poor form as they enter the final straight and will also hope for bumper crowds to push them on.
In the final stage of the season the team can really do with the support of the
fans so come and spend your Bank Holiday Monday cheering on your local team.
The club will be offering reduced admission for the final home game against Mangotsfield (Saturday 18th April) to all who attend Easter Monday's game.
You can collect your reduced admission ticket when entering the ground, and on presenting this ticket against Mangotsfield, admission will be £5 Adult, £4 Concession.
Admission for Monday's game is the usual £7 adult, £5 concession, Under 12's free and parking is free.
Covered seating & terracing, two bars, club shop, tea shack and burger van will all be open.
Printed programmes will be on sale (£1).
Cash & card accepted throughout.