Woking host AFC Fylde at the Laithwaite Community Stadium in a National League clash that carries significant weight for both sides as the season draws to a close. With crucial points on offer, this match represents a key battle in their respective campaigns.
The Cards come into this fixture in relatively stable form, currently on a three-game unbeaten run and having scored in their last two matches. However, their season has been marked by inconsistency, leaving them in 17th place with 49 points from 41 games, achieved through 11 wins, 16 draws, and 14 defeats. Their goal difference is -11, having scored 43 and conceded 54.
AFC Fylde, on the other hand, arrive desperate to end a worrying slump. They are on a three-game losing streak, having also conceded the first goal in each of those losses. Their struggles this season are reflected in their precarious 23rd position in the league table. They have accumulated 39 points from 41 games, matching Woking’s 11 wins, but with only 6 draws and a concerning 24 losses. Their goal difference is a troubling -29, with 47 goals scored and 76 conceded.
Historically, Woking have generally had the upper hand in this fixture. The two sides have met three times in the last three seasons, with Woking claiming two victories and one draw. Last season saw Woking complete a league double over AFC Fylde, winning 2-0 away and 3-0 at home. Earlier this season, the teams played out a 1-1 draw, with Lewis Walker equalising for Woking after Nick Haughton had put AFC Fylde ahead.
A win for Woking would solidify their mid-table position and further boost morale, extending their unbeaten run and easing any remaining relegation concerns. For AFC Fylde, victory is essential to halt their slide and inject some much-needed confidence into the squad. A draw would offer little comfort to either side, leaving AFC Fylde deep in their relegation fight and Woking still searching for consistency. This match promises to be a tense and hard-fought affair, with both teams acutely aware of what’s at stake.