Match Preview

Tigers enter the final month of their existence with the first of two matches against Ashridge Park. The teams have met several times in recent years but the Trophy match this season resulted in a 4-2 win for the visitors. Ashridge Park currently sit in 6th place in Division 1, 11 points clear of Tigers but having played two more games. They have struggled against the top three but have managed to maintain a positive goal difference, scoring 6 for every 5 they concede. Ashridge were defeated by League 3 Hawley Rangers in the second round of the Trophy. One of two U18 teams run by Ashridge Park, Royals have a squad of 17 players registered.

Tigers find themselves in the now familiar situation of having the bare minimum of available players. Jabir Ahmed continues his recovery from his ACL injury and skipper Frazer Pickrell is in Poland. Coach Simon Wallis resumes on the touchline after a successful trip to Porto. Louis Liddiard returns to the line-up after missing the last match, a draw at Camberley Town.