Rovers expecting heat as Lydney come to town

After two consecutive defeats against sides who both hold ambitions for Southern League football in 2023/24, Tuffley Rovers will be looking to record a first win of the season when they host fellow Gloucestershire side Lydney Town on Saturday afternoon.

Last Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup EPR defeat was followed by a 3-1 reverse against Malvern Town in midweek, but Rovers put up a good fight in both games, off the back of a creditable 0-0 draw with Brimscombe & Thrupp on the opening day of the season, and Neil Mustoe’s side will go into their latest Uhlsport Hellenic League fixture in confident mood.

The game is likely to be played in incredibly hot conditions, with temperatures expected to peak at 35 degrees Celsius during the game, with high levels of humidity also playing their part. FA guidance issued this week is recommending that there are water breaks at fifteen minute intervals, to help players in combating the conditions.

As ever, the Tuffley Rovers match-day programme will be available on the turnstiles, as well as being published online.