Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley’s side travel to Rushall Olympic to take on the team currently at the foot of the table heading into matchday 36 of the campaign. 

The hosts haven’t won any of their last seven league matches, however back-to-back home defeats mean Radcliffe are yet again on the edge of the relegation zone, therefore three points would be massive for either team in this one.

The trip to Rushall marks the start of a gruelling month, during which Radcliffe will play nine matches across the next 29 days with a Saturday Tuesday schedule for the next five weeks.

The Opposition

Richard Sneekes currently occupies the Pics dugout after being promoted to the role permanently in December 2024. The former West Bromwich Albion midfielder managed to turn Rushall Olympic’s form around in January having won all but two of their matches in the first month of the calendar year, but a poor February saw them take only one point from six fixtures, including heavy defeats against Brackley Town, Chester and Buxton.

Most recently they were put to the sword by promotion hopefuls, Brackley Town. After initially taking the lead inside the first ten minutes of the game, three goals on either side of half-time resulted in a 6-1 defeat, the fifth defeat in a row for the Walsall-based side.

Ones To Watch

Joe Hull has been at the centre of Rushall Olympic’s defence since December, starting 15 matches in that time. The defender racked up over 100 appearances for the side in his first spell that ran between 2016 and 2019, and is described as an experienced player who is great in both boxes.

Rushall Olympic signed former Wolves youth striker Austin Samuels after enduring an impressive trial period. In his second appearance for the Pics, the 24-year-old found the corner of the goal from the edge of the area against Brackley Town, and will be one to keep an eye out for on Saturday.

Stat Pack

24th – League Position – 19th
35 – Games Played – 32
26 – Points – 35
7 – Wins – 9
5 – Draws – 8
23 – Losses – 15
32 – Goals For – 40
78 – Goals Against – 55
Ryley (4) – Top Goalscorer – Hulme (9)

Last Time Out

9th November 2024 – Radcliffe 3-1 Rushall Olympic

After previously going seven home league fixtures without a win, goals from Jordan Hulme, Lois Maynard and Brad Roscoe helped to secure maximum points for Bernard and Jonno’s side to record back-to-back victories for the first time since March 2023.

After gaining a foothold in the game following sustained attacking pressure from Rushall in the early stages, Radcliffe netted an opener as Jordan Hulme bundled home from Mo Doro’s front-post pass, after brilliant work from Matt Sargent to set up the Oldham loanee in a pocket of space down the left-hand side.

The Pics restored parity nine minutes into the second half as Danny King fired into the net after Sam McLintock pulled the ball back for the forward who made sure he took his opportunity.

However, Radcliffe regained their lead only three minutes later. Nicky Adams’ corner curled perfectly for Lois Maynard to rise highest and head the ball into the back of the net with force from inside the six-yard area, for his first goal of the campaign.

With nine minutes of the 90 to play, the Boro put the game to bed by gaining a comfortable two-goal advantage, putting the three points firmly in Radcliffe’s grasp. 

Dudley’s set piece from the left channel was floated towards the front post and Brad Roscoe connected with a glancing header which couldn’t be kept out by Paul White, allowing Radcliffe to comfortably see the game out in the remaining moments and secure all three points at the Neuven Stadium.

Matchday Information

Date: 01/03/25
Time: 3pm kick-off
Location: Dales Lane

Adult – £15 (*£14.50)
Concession** – £11 (*£10.50)
Under 18 – £7 (*£6.50)
Under 12 – £3 (*£2.50)

*All price categories are subject to a 50p reduction if tickets are purchased online.

** Seniors over 60, students with valid NUS card, Emergency Services, NHS staff and Armed Forces with a Blue Light Card and other valid ID.

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