The Rovers have also enjoyed a fine start to the season; winning 4-2 in their last outing against Melksham Town and beating Cinderford comfortably in the game before.

Both teams approach the match on the same number of points as Paulton registered a 1-1 draw in their first fixture against Evesham United.

The only loss that the hosts have suffered so far came in their 5-2 defeat away to Plymouth Parkway in the FA Cup. Thatcham had won 7-1 in their cup contest win Andover New Street.

Head-to-head:

Here’s a brief look back at some of the most recent meetings between the two teams:

Paulton Rovers 0-1 Thatcham Town (April, 2019)

Kyle Tooze’s second-half goal proved decisive as Thatcham held on for three points at The Athletic Ground.

The win saw the visitors record a league double of wins over their opponents following a December victory.

Thatcham Town 1-0 Paulton Rovers (December, 2018)

The Blues bagged a 90th minute winner through Adam Kelly on the midfielder’s debut for Town.

Shane Cooper-Clark had gone close from six yards out but his effort was denied well by Rob Brown.

But Kelly was on hand at the back post to take all three points in the dying moments following Curtis Angell’s late cross.

Paulton Rovers 0-0 Thatcham Town (September, 2011)

The two teams played out a goalless draw after Paulton were reduced to ten men.

Captain Dan Cleverley was sent off on the stroke of half-time following a consultation between the referee and linesman for a challenge the player had made.

Paulton Rovers 2-2 Thatcham Town (March, 2011)

Thatcham had taken the lead through Carl Self in the first half but Ben Cleverley’s free-kick levelled the score in the 70th minute.

The hosts took the lead with eight minutes left before James Clark smashed home a late penalty to rescue a point.

Thatcham Town 3-0 Paulton Rovers (March, 2011)

Clark was on hand to break the deadlock in the 65th minute before goals from Mark Hughes and Sean Cook sealed a convincing win for The Kingfishers.