Long Eaton United welcome Leiston on Saturday looking to pick up points to end their five-game losing streak.
Long Eaton’s struggles have left them with just one point from their last six Southern League Premier – Central matches, while their opponents have earned seven from a possible 18.
Long Eaton are bottom of the table after 40 games, of which they have won four and drawn seven, earning 19 points.
Leiston are 11 places ahead of United in 11th, with 15 wins and nine draws putting them on 54 points.
With 38 goals in 40 games so far this season, the hosts are the league’s third-lowest scorers with 0.9 goals per game. And they are conceding more than average, letting in 110 goals at a rate of 2.8 per game.
The away team are also below average scorers, with 1.4 goals per game, compared to a league average of 1.5. They have conceded 1.7 goals per game.
Long Eaton’s last match was on April 20, a 7-1 loss against AFC Sudbury.
Leiston drew 1-1 with Leamington last time out, also on April 20.
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Long Eaton United v Leiston
Southern League Premier – Central
Saturday, 27 April 2024 @ 3.00pm
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