After the shock exit of former manager Billy Wood at the end of February, Uckfield’s form has been a mixed bag. They will be looking for three points against Banstead Athletic,who find themselves at the wrong end of the table.
Since taking over as Interim Manager, Wilf Holman has dealt with the mass exodus of players who left The Oaks to join Billy Wood’s reformed Lancing side at the end of February.
Since taking the helm Holman has taken nine points from a possible eighteen. With impressive wins against Storrington, Copthorne and Arundel
The Oaks will be looking for another three points to keep their play-off hopes alive.
Uckfield are three points behind Worthing United who occupy the final play off place, so victory would see Uckfield go level on points with ‘The Mavericks’.
Uckfield currently have two-games-in-hand on Worthing United, who face title chasing Forest Row on Wednedsay evening. So, Uckfield will want to capitalise and ensure they collect all three points.
Infinity are also level on points with Worthing United but are one spot higher due to their superior goal difference.
Uckfield still have a lot of football to play. Due to the number of postponements over the winter months, Uckfield still have eleven games to play, with nine to play in April
Uckfield will want to pick up as many points possible before their final three games which on paper are very tough.
On the 19th April they head to play-off rivals Worthing United, before entertaining title chasing Forest Row on Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Their final league game is a trip to Godalming Town who will be looking to guarantee their home play off tie.
Banstead come into this game in impressive form which has counted them out of any potential relegation battle. They currently sit eighteen points ahead of 19th placed Montpellier Villa.
Banstead have also taken nine points from their last eighteen with victories against Alfold, Copthorne and Storrington.
Banstead had a close encounter with league leaders Seaford Town on Saturday leaving The Crouch with an agonising 4-3 defeat.
A victory for Uckfield could be huge for their play-off hopes, as it would by the first time since January that they’ve won two consecutive games.
Those victories saw them defeat mid-table Oakwood and an impressive victory against league leaders Seaford.
This will be something Uckfield need to address if they want to keep their play-off hopes alive.
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