Match Preview vs Sheppey Sports (15/11/26)
Hythe Town return to Chertion Road this Sunday afternoon as they welcome Sheppey Sports for their first home league fixture of the season.
The Cannons will be looking to build on their last home outing, a 3-2 victory over Chislehurst Glebe in the Kent Senior Trophy. You can read all about that cup victory in the Match Reports section of our website.
Andrew Crush’s side head into the weekend following their first league defeat of the season, a narrow 1-0 loss away to FC Elmstead last week. The result sees the Cannons drop one place to fifth in the table, although they still have a number of games in hand on the teams above them. The players will be determined to bounce back and get all three points on Sunday afternoon.
We caught up with manager Andrew Crush to discuss last weekend’s defeat, as well as collecting yet another Manager of the Month award following an impressive October.
Last weekends defeat:
“Losses are a part of football, not a part we want to take part in frequently, but they happen. The reaction I got in the changing room from the lads after the game, and knowing the group as I do, gives me no worries that we can go on another long run of winning games in the league and progressing in the cups.”
Another Manger of the Month award:
“Another Manager of the Month award for October, that’s 2/3 for the season so far. I want to make it clear, it might be my name that’s touted as the ‘winner’, but this is a complete team effort.
“The management team – Marc, Josh, Ryan and Mick on match days, along with the countless phone calls, the Chairman, the board, the team and the supporters! And of course Andy Short!! All play their part in the success we have had together so far.”
The Cannons will be hoping home advantage counts as they look to put last weekend’s defeat behind them and return to winning ways.
The Visitors
Sheppey Sports arrive at Chertion Road in a positive run of form, having suffered just two defeats in their last five league fixtures while keeping three clean sheets during that spell.
Their impressive 3-0 victory over Tooting Bec last week further demonstrated their determination to climb the table. They currently sit 12th heading into Sunday’s fixture and will be looking to continue that momentum against the Cannons.
Sheppey also have a busy week ahead, with a midweek fixture against league leaders Rochester United under the lights on Tuesday evening, as they look to keep their League Cup campaign alive
Last 5 games (League Only)
(Win) 3 – 0 vs Tooting Bec (Home)
(Loss) 1 – 4 vs Stansfeld (Away)
(Win) 4 – 0 vs Minster (Home)
(Win) 0 – 1 vs Banstead Athletic (Away)
(Loss) 0 – 1 vs Rochester United (Away)
Around the League:
14/11/26
Croydon v Minster – 3pm
Lewisham Borough v Lydd Town – 3pm
Rochester United v FC Elmstead – 3pm
SC Thamesmead v Greenways – 3pm
Stansfeld v Lordswood AFC – 3pm
Tooting Bec v Bridon Ropes – 3pm
Welling Town v Staplehurst Monarchs – 3pm
15/11/26
Halls AFC v Banstead Athletic – 3pm
Hythe Town v Sheppey Sports – 3pm
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased via The Cheriton Road gate:
Adult – £8
Concession – £6
Children – £2
Our Match Day program and can always be brought at the gate for only £2
*please note that entering via a season ticket will not be valid for any cup games*
