The final league game of the season is upon us as Brian Dutton and his side prepare for the trip to the eastern side of the capital to take on Welling United.
Salisbury’s survival hopes are still (mostly) in their own hands, for a full rundown of all the scenarios, check out this article here – https://www.salisburyfc.co.uk/league-calculations-and-permutations/
In the first meeting between these two sides this season, Salisbury ran out 3-1 winners at the Ray Mac just before Christmas. Two goals from Noah Coppin, either side of Jordan Ragguette’s, sealed the victory at the Ray Mac.
The two sides now come together for the final game of the season, Welling already relegated and The Whites hoping to confirm their survival in the Vanarama National League South.
Both sides are on a poor run of form, picking up four points each over the last four matches – Welling are without a win in five matches, since they stunned Worthing with a 2-0 win at the back end of March.
In their last match, Welling were beaten 5-1 by Chelmsford City with goals from Charlie Ruff (2), Ruaridh Donaldson, Freddie Hockey and Archie Tamplin, ensuring that Josh Redfearn’s second-half strike for the Wings didn’t mean a great deal.
Welling United manager Brian Statham felt the game summed up their season:
Salisbury, on the other hand, faced one of the in-form sides in the league in the shape of title-chasing Eastbourne Borough on Monday afternoon.
Eastbourne kept their title chances alive with a narrow, hard-fought victory at the Ray Mac, beating Dutton’s depleted side by a single goal. Michael Klass scored the only goal of the game mid-way through the second half to make Salisbury’s last game of the season as nervy as possible.
Brian Dutton was pleased with his side’s performance despite the defeat:
Salisbury FC Supporters Club have announced that their coach is now full, and it looks like Whites Supporters will travel to Welling United in good numbers to lend their voices and support to the players on the pitch and the management team in the dugout.
Salisbury will be wearing the Sky Blue away shirt, against Welling United.
Supporters who are not able to travel for the game can listen to full match coverage with Andy Munns, Ian Pearson and Toby Pike on Salisbury Radio Sport. Coverage will start earlier than usual at around 2:15 with all the build-up, live commentary and post-match reaction.
Tune in on the website – https://www.salisburyfc.co.uk/live/ on the Salisbury Radio App or by asking an Amazon Smart Speaker to ‘Play Salisbury Radio Sport’.
Travelling Supporters information (from the Welling United website):
TICKETS
Tickets for the final-day clash against Salisbury are available to purchase online in advance and will also be available for cash and card at the turnstiles on the day of the match, with a £1 increase on adult, student and concession tickets.
Tickets bought online in advance are priced £16 adults, £11 concessions and students and £8 U18s, while U16s now go FREE.
U11s also go free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets bought at the turnstiles will be priced £17 adults, £12 concessions and students and £8 U18s, while U16s and U11s go free (U11s with an accompanying adult.
Click here to get your tickets for the Wings v Salisbury
OTHER INFO
Turnstiles open at 12.15pm. The Fans Zone marquee will be open for all supporters ahead of kick-off with a variety of alcoholic drinks on offer, including real ale, cider and beer, while the Urban Street Food food truck will be offering a whole host of tasty food options throughout the afternoon, from burgers and hot dogs, to jerk chicken and chicken chow mein and everything in between.
Big screens will be on in both the Fans Zone and Wings Bar with the Chelsea v Everton game being shown live on TNT Sports, while two darts boards are available for fans to go head-to-head with their friends and supporters will also be able to enjoy live music pre-match.
Meanwhile, the the club’s official matchday programme, ‘The Wings’, will be available to purchase at the turnstiles for £3.
BY CAR:
If you are travelling from anywhere other than Kent, take the M25 to Junction 2. At the roundabout, take the A2 towards Central London. Leave the A2 at the third exit (Danson Interchange, signposted A221 to Bexleyheath and Sidcup).
Turn right (second exit) at the roundabout at the end of the slip road, and then turn right (third exit) at the next roundabout. Go under the A2 bridge and up the slope to another roundabout.
Take the second exit and follow the road (Danson Road) to the traffic lights at the end. Turn left at the lights onto Park View Road. The ground is on the left. There is no car park, but plenty of street parking is available.
BY TRAIN:
The nearest station is Welling. Off-peak trains leave half hourly from both London Victoria and London Charing Cross (also calling at Waterloo East and London Bridge).
From the station, go down the slope to the road at the bottom. Turn left and go to the end of the road. Turn left onto Bellegrove Road. This becomes Welling High Street and then Park View Road.
The ground is on the right just after the Guy, Earl of Warwick pub; it is approximately a 15-20 minute walk.
BY BUS:
If you wish to go by bus, numbers 89, 486 and B16 run past the ground. These buses can be caught from the train station to the stadium.
PARKING:
There is no supporters’ parking at the ground. There is car parking in the neighbouring streets and businesses. There is also a car park available in nearby Nags Head Lane.
