Match Preview

This weekend brings a first up for Pride Park, with a home fixture against Chesterfield Inspire Blues; the have never met previously, so represent something of an unknown quantity.

The Blues came into Division 1 this season after finishing last season as Division 2 champions, with only 2 defeats and 11 wins from 13 games, in which they scored 45 and conceded just 9 times. The Blues finished 3 points clear of Sandiacre Town, who were also promoted.

The Blues currently lie 6th in Division 1, with four points from four games. The transition to Division 1 hasn’t been plain sailing, but after a couple of heavy defeats in their opening fixtures, against Belper Town and Draycott, the Blues have steadied the ship, with a draw against Sandiacre and a win and clean sheet last week against Mickleover, suggesting they may now be finding their feet in the Division.

The Blues’ main goal threat comes from Kim Harrison-Sinclair, who scored 13 in last season’s title campaign, and has maintained that form of around a goal-a-game with 5 so far this season.

Both teams come into the game with wins behind them and unbeaten in two games, and will be looking to continue that form and build momentum, so it promises to be a good game. Kick off at Moorways is at 1.30pm.

Form Guide (most recent results first):

Pride Park: WWLWLL
Chesterfield Inspire Blues: WDLL