Maidenhead United Preview: Can The Magpies Continue Their Unbeaten Run?
Maidenhead United welcome Maidenhead United to York Road on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
The Magpies have been in impressive form of late, winning three and drawing one of their last four games in all competitions. They currently sit 12th in the National League table, just two points outside the play-off places.
Maidenhead United will be a tough test for Maidenhead United, however. The Magpies are currently 16th in the National League table, but they have won their last two matches and will be full of confidence.
Team News
Maidenhead United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's match. However, they will be without the suspended Sam Barratt.
Maidenhead United are likely to be without a number of key players for Saturday's match. Defender George Essuman is suspended, while midfielders Josh Kelly and Max Kretzschmar are both doubts.
What the managers are saying
Maidenhead United manager Alan Devonshire is expecting a tough game on Saturday.
"Maidenhead United are a good side and they will be coming here full of confidence," he said. "We need to be at our best to get a result."
Maidenhead United manager Mark Robinson is also expecting a close game.
"Maidenhead United are a well-organized team and they will be difficult to break down," he said. "We need to be patient and take our chances when they come."
Predicted line-ups
Maidenhead United: Gyollai, Clerima, De Havilland, Mason, Sparkes, Comley, Upward, Clerima, Ferdinand, Ashley, Wakeling
Maidenhead United: Beeney, Kretzschmar, Essuman, Hare, Kelly, Akanbi, Hearn, Clerima, Barratt, Abrahams, Massey
Key Battle
The key battle in this match will be in midfield. Maidenhead United have a number of creative players in their team, while Maidenhead United have a strong defensive midfield.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call. Maidenhead United are in good form, but Maidenhead United have a good record at York Road and will be confident of getting a result.
I predict a 1-1 draw.