Written by Dhruv Shah
Proceedings in Cheshire League 2 will resume this week after a short break as Stretford Paddock will travel to Ruskin Drive Sports Ground to take on league leaders St. Helens Town, with the match kicking off on March 15th at 3 PM.
Paddock are coming into this game after a couple of 1-0 defeats against Arc FC and Wythenshawe Res. Despite their good performances, they were unable to break down the opposition’s defences and they will be looking to bounce back in their next game.
Paddock’s league form has been nothing short of scintillating since October 2024, going on an unbeaten 9-game run and collecting 23 points out of a possible 27. They will be looking to continue this run and get back into the top 2 with Lymm Rovers sitting a point ahead of them, having played an extra game.
St. Helens Town have been one of the best sides in the league this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with an 8-point lead. They have been unbeaten in the league so far this season, and they will be looking to extend that run at home. However, their only defeat of the season came against Stretford Paddock, losing by a 4-goal margin in the JA Walton Challenge Cup.
The men in red will be gearing up for this game with a lot at stake. They will be really confident having defeated St. Helens Town 4-0 just about a month ago, handing them their first defeat of the season. There are a few sides breathing down their neck in the table, and this game will be a great contest which can give them a huge boost for the remainder of the season.
This weekend’s game will be a special one for every Stretford Paddock fan with Joao de Andrade set to make his 100th appearance for the club, becoming the first player to reach this milestone. Having been one of the key contributors so far this season, leading on and off the pitch, he will be looking to make this moment a memorable one for the club and his team with a victory over St. Helens Town.
With both sides having had a couple of weeks of rest coming into this match, they will be fresh and ready to make a mark in one of the biggest games of the season. While St. Helens Town will be looking for revenge in this game, Paddock will be looking to double down and achieve another statement victory.
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