It’s quite a remarkable time in the National League South. Just six points are separating the top 7, with Truro (7th) having two games in hand over Dorking (1st). Four of the top seven are level on 55 points, while the Wanderers lead the way on 56. Worthing, perhaps, are in the most favourable position, sitting on 55 points with three games in hand over the current league leaders and at least one game in hand over every other team around them.

Last time out in the National League South, they beat one of their league rivals in Boreham Wood, which, at the time, took them to the top of the pile in the division. But, after a break away from league action last Saturday to play in the Isuzu FA Trophy, the Rebels have dropped down to 4th. It’s incredibly tight!

Chris Agutter’s side come into the fixture against the Angels on a ten-game unbeaten run in the National League South – a run that has spanned over two calendar months. The Worthing boss was awarded the Manager of the Month award in the division for January and he has bolstered his squad this week, with the arrival of Liam Nash.

Team News

Sam Beard will serve the second of his two-match suspension tomorrow for picking up 10 yellow cards in the league this season.

Chris Agutter confirmed that other than the longer-term injuries for Alfie Young and Taylor Seymour, the squad has a clean bill of health.

View from the Camp – Chris Agutter

“We came out from last Saturday’s game against Rochdale with confidence, knowing that we can more than compete with that level of opposition. I think we more than matched them in periods of the game, but ultimately they were more ruthless.

“We’re pretty happy as a group, but again, we’re still feeling like there is a lot more to come from us. I feel like we’re looking a lot more slick and functional as a team and I think we had a very good January because we’re becoming a very good team.

“Tonbridge are a really good side, they are one of the best sides we’ve seen at Woodside this year. It was a very close game when we played them earlier this season, so we know we’ll have to be at our best to get anything out of it.”

“We know we have to be at our best on Saturday” – Agutter

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The Opposition

Tonbridge are currently 10th in the league standings and are just six points off the play-off spots as they remain very much in the hunt.

They have picked up 5 points from the last 12 available, having played three successive away matches before tomorrow’s encounter with the Rebels.

Last Six
04/02 – Hornchurch (A) – Drew 2-2
01/02 – Eastbourne Borough (A) – Lost 2-1
28/01 – St Albans City (A) – Drew 1-1
25/01 – Slough Town (H) – Won 3-1
18/01 – Hampton & Richmond (A) – Lost 2-0
14/01 – Eastbourne Borough (H) – Lost 0-2

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online, at the link below, or at the gate at the following prices:

• Adult – £17.00
• Senior 65+ / Concession – £14.00
• Youth (12 – 17) – £7.00

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Travel & Parking

Address: Longmead Stadium, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JF.

By Road: Leave the M25 at Junction 5 and take the A21 towards Sevenoaks and Hastings. After five miles leave the A21 and take the B245 towards Hildenborough. Continue along the B245 through Hildenborough and on towards Tonbridge Town Centre. Shortly after passing a Beefeater outlet on the right and the Chestnut Lodge on the left, take the next left into Dry Hill Park (signposted Shipbourne A227). At the mini-roundabout take the first exit onto Shipbourne Road. Go past the Shell Garage and the Royal Oak pub on the left and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Darenth Avenue. The ground is located at the bottom of this road. There is a large car park at the ground, which is free.

By Rail: Tonbridge Railway Station is located just under two miles away from the Longmead Stadium and there is a taxi rank outside. As you exit the main entrance, turn right and then right again, to find it. Alternatively, from directly outside the station (just to the left of the main entrance) you can catch the 218 or 219 Bus which will take you up to near the stadium. The 219 gets you a bit closer to the stadium stopping in Darenth Avenue itself. View the timetables for these buses on the Arriva website (look for the Cage Green Pinnacles stop, for near the ground). To walk from the station to the stadium will take around 40 minutes. Turn left out of the station and proceed down along the High Street. Continue passing Tonbridge Castle and Tonbridge School on the left. Where the road forks, keep straight on to the right towards Shipbourne (A227). Go straight across the mini roundabout, passing a Shell Garage on your left and then just past the Royal Oak pub turn left into Welland Road. Then take the next right into Long Mead Way. At the end of this road turn left into Darenth Avenue. Longmead Stadium is at the bottom of this road, within a small park.

How to Follow

If you can’t be at the game, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account. You can also listen to live commentary via the club’s official commentary service.