Saturday 10th August 2024 Athletic Newham travel over to Hullbridge Sports FC both sides unbeaten so far this season in the league so should be a good one.
Hullbridge Sports have had a stellar start to the season, securing two impressive wins in their first two league matches. A 5-0 victory at home kicked off their campaign, which they followed up with a 4-2 win away at Halstead Town. Strikers Zayshaun Asamoah and Charlie Morris are off to a flying start, netting five goals between them in just two games. However, their momentum was halted in the FA Cup, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Greys Athletic, a Step 4 side, though Morris did manage to add to his goal tally.
Athletic Newham also remains unbeaten in the league with a win and a draw, alongside a victory in the FA Cup. While they haven’t been as prolific in front of goal as Hullbridge Sports, the defence has been solid, conceding just one goal across three matches. Abdul Khamis is leading the charge for them with two goals this season. Athletic Newham’s campaign began with a narrow 1-0 win against Saffron Walden Town, followed by a 1-1 draw with Romford FC, where they were unfortunate with disallowed goals and missed opportunities. However, they secured a 2-0 win against Chipstead FC in the FA Cup, advancing to the Preliminary Round where they will face Lancing FC.
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Historically, Hullbridge Sports have the upper hand, having won both encounters against Athletic Newham last season, each by a 2-1 scoreline. However, Athletic Newham will be determined to break that trend and come out on top in their upcoming clash.