Fixture between Gloucester City & Poole Town is shaping up to be one of those affairs where recent results gets out the window. Starting
Gloucester City’s been all over the shop, their showings swinging from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Poole Town’s fighting through a rough patch, their rearguard looking porous.
Digging into past games, it’s a toss-up. Gloucester City’s enjoyed the edge lately, but the game’s got a short memory.
Personal take: Both sides’ve got holes. Gloucester City’s midfield’s sputtering, while Poole Town’s attack lacks a spark.
Across the Southern League Premier Division South, this fixture carries added significance. The competition’s fight for top spots means every point matters, and both teams know a positive result here could change narratives in the standings. Recent form in the Southern League Premier Division South suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this tie even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s a vibe about this one—maybe, it’s the matchup where a player delivers.
Bottom line: This isn't just another match—it's unmissable football with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.From the better box:
If you’re putting money on this one, here’s the no-bull take.
Gloucester City at 1.62 to win feels slightly short given their inconsistencies in the Southern League Premier Division South this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re due a regression — stats nerds would avoid.
Poole Town’s 4.64 odds tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his recent funk.
The smart money’ll likely poke at the Draw 3.89 — these derbies often follow scripts, and occasion can kill attacking flow.
The latest head-to-head matches of contenders in every championship. Following this statistics we conclude that Gloucester City has better chance.
Over the last meetings Gloucester City holds victories - 4, losses - 0 and draws - 1. Poole Town on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 4, losses - 1 and draws - 0. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that Gloucester City at the moment is in better form, in comparison to Poole Town.
Gloucester City: Bracknell Town – (Win 0:2), Sholing – (Win 2:1), Hartpury University – (Win 0:0), Basingstoke Town – (Win 2:1), Farnham Town – (Draw 3:3).
Poole Town: Dorchester Town – (Win 2:0), Weymouth – (Win 6:0), Tiverton Town – (Win 1:2), Yate Town – (Win 1:2), Weston Super Mare – (Loss 0:2).
