The Rebels’ fine run of form continued on Tuesday night as they came from behind to beat title rivals Boreham Wood at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
Chris Agutter’s side fell behind in the early stages, as the league’s top-scorer Kwesi Appiah poked home for the visitors. But, the turning point came on the half hour mark, when Chris Bush was sent off for pushing Mo Faal into the advertising boards. That set up the Rebels for a second half comeback, which saw goals from Joel Colbran and Ruben Carvalho secure an important three points to take Worthing top of the National League South for the first time this season.
Last time out in the Isuzu FA Trophy, the Rebels were undeniably fortunate to be playing in the Fourth Round, having been reinstated into the competition. But, they took full advantage of their good fortune to demolish Torquay United 5-1.
Team News
Sam Beard is available for selection in the Isuzu FA Trophy tomorrow. He served the first of a two-match suspension on Tuesday night, but the suspension applies to league matches only, so he will feature tomorrow, but will be out again next weekend at Tonbridge Angels.
Chris Agutter hopes to have Nicky Wheeler back available on Saturday after he missed Tuesday night’s game. While Tommy Willard made his return to action on Tuesday.
Odei Martin Sorondo is cup-tied for tomorrow’s match, but Ruben Carvalho is available for selection.
View from the Camp – Chris Agutter
“Tuesday night was really positive. It was a really positive night both on and off the pitch with the support we had. I thought we were pretty dominant 11v11, creating chances and putting them under pressure. I thought we were a real threat and we negated a lot of their threat, so it was a really good win.
“I just want to win every game, regardless of the competition we’re playing in. We want to go as far as possible in the competition, we want to test ourselves against a very good National League side. If we can produce a level of performance that we did against Morecambe and that we have done of late, I think it should be a really good game.
The Opposition
Rochdale are right in amongst it in the battle for a play-off place in the National League, currently in 6th place with multiple games in hand over every team in the division.
Their scheduled midweek match at home to Sutton United was postponed, but the Dale were big winners in their most recent outing, beating Yeovil Town 4-0 at Spotland.
In the Isuzu FA Trophy, Dale have played twice so far. Beating Leamington 2-0 in Round Three, before overcoming Stockton Town on penalties in the Fourth Round.
Last Six
25/01 – Yeovil Town (H) – Won 4-0
18/01 – Forest Green Rovers (A) – Lost 1-0
08/01 – Stockton Town (A) – Drew 0-0 (Won 3-4 Pens) – Isuzu FA Trophy
26/12 – AFC Fylde (A) – Won 1-3
17/12 – Tamworth (H) – Won 3-0
14/12 – Dagenham & Redbridge (A) – Lost 1-0
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate for tomorrow’s match. Prices are as follows:
- Adults: £17
- Concession: £13
- Under-16: £7
- Under-12: £4
- Under-6: Free entry
Travel & Parking
We encourage visitors to travel to the ground by public transport wherever possible to reduce congestion and emissions.
Worthing and West Worthing train stations are both approximately a ten-minute walk to the ground. Supporters travelling by rail, please check Southern Rail’s website before your journey. Ensure you leave early and in plenty of time.
The ground is situated in the heart of a residential area and parking is severely restricted on matchdays. We ask supporters to travel together and use public transport where possible. If travelling by car please respect our neighbours by parking considerately.
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.
