Wednesday 15th January 2025
Tough and important tests await Royal Wootton Bassett Town's three senior sides on a weekend that could prove pivotal in determining their fortunes come the end of the season.
On Saturday the Men's First Team visit Roman Glass St George in the Hellenic League Premier Division (3pm kick off).
A side Bassett are chasing in the playoff race, Roman Glass hold a three point advantage and still possess three games in hand. Given that, Saturday may not be a must win game, but it's one Bassett probably can't afford to lose.
Roman Glass edged out a 2-1 win when the sides met in Wiltshire in August - the third consecutive league meeting between the teams that has been decided by the odd goal.
And Saturday's hosts are riding on a high after reaching the last sixteen of the FA Vase last weekend. But Roman Glass have just one point from their last three league games - something Bassett will be aiming to exploit.
On Sunday the Women's First Team host Bitton in a speedily rearranged crunch South West Regional Women's Football League Division One North clash (Sustain Stadium, 2pm kick off).
Pitting fourth against third, Bassett can go above Bitton should they win by two goals, while a one goal victory would see the teams level on points and goal difference.
However, Bassett will be going into the match knowing that they'll need a much improved performance compared with the reverse fixture, which saw Bitton win 5-2.
And they'll need to overcome a side who have lost just once in the league this season - with Bitton's sole defeat coming in their most recent competitive fixture against leaders Gloucester City.
Also this weekend the Development team host Faringdon Town on Saturday in a key battle between sides battling to avoid the bottom four in the Wiltshire League Premier Division (Sustain Stadium, 2pm).
Faringdon have got the better of Bassett in two league and cup meetings so far this season. But, facing their opponents with home advantage for the first time, Mark Simpkins and his team will be aiming for another important league win in their bid for safety.
Admission for both home fixtures this weekend is £4 for adults, £2 for concessions and free for RWBTFC youth members.
Last modified on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 19:57.