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FA Trophy Preview: Barnstaple Town vs Thatcham Town

The Kingfishers are back on the road as Danny Robinson’s side begin their FA Trophy conquest (3:00pm kick-off)

Town walked away 4-3 winners against Hartley Witney in the Challenge Cup whilst Barnstaple lost 5-2 to Truro City at home.

Thatcham have been on an incredible run of form with just one loss in all competitions to Salisbury which has seen the Blues fly to the summit of the Southern League.

Barnstaple, meanwhile, have conceded 23 goals in league action which is the most in the Southern League. The home side have lost their last six fixtures including a recent 4-0 defeat to Paulton Rovers.

But the Devon-based team may find a new lease of life under new manager Dean Edwards. The former Exeter and Torquay player joined the club last week so his new squad will be aiming to impress their new boss.

Thatcham also have new additions looking to make a vital impact with Matt Partridge, Lamin Sankoh and Fabio Pinto joining the Blues at the end of September.

The last meeting between the two sides at Mill Road resulted in a narrow 2-1 win for the Kingfishers after goals from Jack Alexander and Shane Cooper-Clark sealed the victory.