Rossington remain fully focused on their season objective and will look to build on just that against the Choughs as they sit three points inside of the play-offs.

Retford have too set themselves the same ambitions but were defeated last time out on home soil to Rainworth Miners Welfare.

There is very little to separate these two sides in the Northern Counties East League Division One table as fifth place Rossington are four points and two places higher than the Choughs. Retford do possess the better head-to-head record against Main as in the two sides’ last four meetings, Retford have a 75% win percentage compared to Rossington’s single victory.

Team News

Following Saturday’s trip to FC Humber United, Sam Kitchen is a 50-50 after coming off injured at the end of the first half. Gary Mundy will still remain on the sidelines following his three-game suspension, it is expected that manager Ben Hunter will field a similar team.

Current Form in All Competitions

Main: WDLWW

Retford: LWWWL

Top Scorers

Tyla Bell: 15 goals

Adam Scott: 12 goals

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture are available to be purchased on the gate at Oxford Street for both home and away supporters. Tickets are priced at £6 for adults, £3 for concessions and kids can enter for free with an accompanying adult. Limited parking is available inside the stadium but operates under a first come first serve basis. All visitors must refrain from parking on Oxford Street if the designated car park at the ground is at maximum capacity. Additional parking is available at the Miners Welfare car park or on West End Lane. Following the Government guidelines face coverings are optional and therefore can be chosen to be worn at your own accord. The kick-off time for this game is 19:45.

Last Time Out v Retford

The Choughs claimed all three points last time the two sides met back in mid-October. Prior to a goalless first half, Retford deposited two goals via Liam Bennett and Alex Wonham in the space of 18 minutes after the hour mark struck. Main kept battling to the end but couldn’t find a way through as Retford later confirmed a comfortable 2-0 victory in front of 150 spectators at the Rail Ground.

Article by Jack Ciullo