Match Preview: Phoenix vs Faversham Strike Force
All the details ahead of Saturday's clash with Faversham Strike Force in the FA Vase.
Phoenix Sports return to the Christopher Russell Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the first time in over a month and will be looking to make it eight consecutive victories and secure a place in the Third Round Proper of the Isuzu FA Vase.
Jake Goodman’s side head into the Second Round tie against Faversham Strike Force in outstanding form, having won their last seven matches in all competitions.
Phoenix extended that winning run with an impressive 5-1 victory away at Corinthian last weekend. Goals from Lyle Della-Verde, Ahkeem Belford, Khayrie Harris, Isaac Hadlow and Jamarie Brissett helped secure another convincing victory and continue the club's excellent recent run.
That result followed cup victories over Penn & Tylers Green and Rusthall, with Phoenix scoring nine goals across those two fixtures to progress in both the FA Vase and Kent Senior Trophy.
Phoenix began their FA Vase campaign with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Billingshurst in September, before travelling to Buckinghamshire and defeating Penn & Tylers Green 4-2 in the First Round Proper earlier this month.
Saturday's visitors, Faversham Strike Force, are familiar opponents, having already faced Phoenix in the opening league fixture of the season. On that occasion, Strike Force secured a narrow 1-0 home victory, with Phoenix unable to find an equaliser after going behind to an early Josh Oliver goal.
Much has changed since that August meeting, with Phoenix finding their rhythm in recent months and producing some of their best attacking performances of the campaign.
Saturday presents another opportunity for Goodman's side to continue their excellent form and take another step forward in the FA Vase. With a place in the Third Round Proper at stake, Phoenix will be hoping to make home advantage count and extend their winning run to eight matches.
The Christopher Russell Stadium is easily accessible on public transport:
By train: Barnehurst Station is just a 10-minute walk from the ground - this line runs regularly through Travelcard Zone 5
By bus: The 492 stops directly outside the ground
From central London: A direct Southeastern train from Charing Cross to Barnehurst takes around 40 minutes
There is parking in the school opposite the ground parking in the side streets that surround the ground.
Season tickets are not valid for FA Vase matches and tickets for the match are available online here via the Fanbase app or by cash and card on the gate.
Tickets are priced at:
Adults - £10
Over 65s - £5
U16s - FREE
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