Paulton Rovers make the journey to Kayte Lane to play Bishop’s Cleeve on Saturday looking to pick up points to end their five-game losing streak.
Paulton’s struggles have left them with just three points from their last six Southern League Division One – South matches, while their opponents have earned seven from a possible 18.
With 26 goals in 24 games so far this season, Paulton are the league’s second-lowest scorers with 1.1 goals per game. And they are conceding more than average, letting in 53 goals at a rate of 2.2 per game.
Bishop’s Cleeve, meanwhile, are above average scorers, with 2.0 goals per game, compared to a league average of 1.6. They have also conceded 2.0 goals per game.
Rovers are 17th in the table after 24 games, of which they have won seven and drawn two, earning 23 points.
The hosts are three places ahead of the away team in 14th, with eight wins and seven draws putting them on 31 points.
In the last five years, Bishop’s Cleeve and Paulton have played each other on four occasions. Bishop’s Cleeve won all of them.
On average, Bishop’s Cleeve scored 4.0 goals and Paulton 1.5 in those matches.
Their last meeting was on November 18, when Bishop’s Cleeve won 4-2 away.
Bishop’s Cleeve’s last match was on February 17, a 2-0 loss against Malvern Town.
Paulton lost 4-1 against Bashley last time out, also on February 17.
Bishop’s Cleeve v Paulton Rovers
Southern League Division One – South | Kayte Lane
Saturday, 24 February 2024 @ 3.00pm
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