Following their win over Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday 15, the Blues are back in action as they face Darlaston Town at the Family Only Stadium.
How have Darlaston Town been?
The Citizens have only lost once in their last nine games.
With notable wins such as a 2-1 over second place Corby Town on March 1, and 2-0 win over Chasetown in the Walsall Cup Semi-Final on March 19, their only loss has been to Boldmere St Michaels on March 8.
Darlaston Town sit seventh in the Northern Premier League – Midlands Division with 54 points and a game in hand on Sporting Khalsa, who sit sixth with 56 points.
Reverse Fixture:
When Long Eaton United traveled to the Paycare Stadium on November 16, the hosts came away victorious.
A fifth minute Tyler Bruck goal for Darlaston was the difference between the two sides.
Players to look out for from Darlaston:
Kieran Cook: Cook is the Citizens joint top goal scorer with 12 goals so far this season.
He is on top from with three goals in his last three games with one of them being the winner against Bedworth United.
Aaron Bishop: Bishop is Darlaston’s other top goal scorer having scored seven goals in his last five games.
Players to look out for from Long Eaton United:
Evan Garnett: Garnett has been injured since February 8, but he made his return on the pitch against Sutton Coldfield.
Having already netted 19 times in 11 games, he was Long Eaton United’s danger man.
James Shaw: Since Garnett’s injury, Shaw has stepped up and became the star man for the Blues having scored six goals in four games.
Alongside his other 15 goals so far this season, he is a man on form and someone to look out for.
Current form:
The Blues currently sit first in the form guide as they have won six of their last six games.
The victory against Sutton Coldfield Town means that they have won seven of their last seven games, a feat that was achieved two years ago when Long Eaton United were last promoted.
Long Eaton United have scored 25 goals in their last seven matches whilst only conceding three goals in two matches – two against Corby and one against Bedworth United.
For Darlaston Town, they have had a mixed run of form.
Three draws, three wins and a loss mean they have only picked up 12 points in their last seven matches.
The Citizens have won against the same teams that Long Eaton United have beaten recently: Sutton Coldfield Town (1-0), Corby Town (2-1), and Bedworth United (1-0).
Darlaston have drawn to Coleshill Town (2-2), Lye Town (1-1), and Wellingborough Town (1-1), and their loss came against Boldmere St Michaels (2-1).
An unpredictable run from Darlaston means they may go against the run of form and snatch another three points against Long Eaton United.
Can the Blues carry on their hot streak, or will Darlaston Town bring them back down to reality and complete the domestic double?
