Woodbank welcome high-flying Busby to Greenfield this weekend in a clash that pits two clubs with hopes of promotion against each other. With Woodbank sitting second from bottom, every point is vital, while Busby will be keen to keep their promotion push firmly on track.

When will the game take place ? – Saturday 25th October – 10:00 AM Kick Off

Where will the game take place ? – Greenfield Sports Centre, Grass park 2

A classic tale of David versus Goliath is set to unfold at Greenfield Sports Centre this Saturday as Woodbank AFC host promotion-chasing Busby AFC in a crucial Championship fixture.

The hosts, sitting in 11th place with just 1 point from their opening two games and will be desperate to kickstart their league campaign. Their sole point came from a draw, with high flying Kings Park United

Woodbank have shown some defensive stability, conceding only 4 goals, one of the best records in the bottom half of the league table. However, with only 3 goals scored, finding the net is clearly a bigger challenge for the southside Team.

A shock win against the high-flying Busby AFC could be the catalyst Woodbank need to really give their league campaign a kick start. To be perfectly honest Woodbank have faced two of the favourites for the Championship title in their opening couple of fixtures.

Busby AFC, meanwhile, arrive with confidence, boasting a perfect record of two wins from two matches. Their 6 points and impressive +3 goal difference place them comfortably in third position, just behind leaders Glasgow ANSAR and Kings Park United (GCFA).

A victory here is essential for Busby to keep the pressure on the top two and solidify their status as serious title contenders.

The away sides attacking prowess, with 7 goals scored already, suggests Woodbank’s defence will be under heavy pressure throughout this interesting match up.

Key Battleground: The match is likely to be decided in the midfield, where Busby’s creative engine will meet Woodbank’s gritty resistance. If Woodbank can stifle Busby’s flow and force errors, they stand a chance of turning this into an old-fashioned scrap on the Muddy Greenfield surface.

Busby, on the other hand, will look for an early goal to open up the game and exploit any space left by the struggling hosts.

The Verdict: While the form book points heavily towards an away win for the high-flying Busby, Woodbank’s desperation for a result on a potentially tricky Greenfield pitch could lead to an upset. Expect Busby to dominate possession, but Woodbank to fight for every blade of grass.

PREVIOUS MATCHES

Both these GCFA clubs suffered heavy defeats in the West Of Scotland Cup last weekend with Woodbank travelling to the hellensbrugh area and being beaten 6-1 by Rhu Colts and Busby AFC coming up short and loosing 5-2 to Shawbridge AFC.

THE BOSSES

Saturday ’s fixture is shaping up to be a strategic masterclass as two of the GCFA’s most experienced managers go head-to-head on the touchline.

Hay and Noon are well respected within the GCFA and it will be interesting to see which Championship boss comes out on top at Greenfields on Saturday.

BIG GAME PLAYERS

Two big players for their clubs and two boys their respective managers will hope show up and do the business.

McFall is a very creative player who makes things happen for his club and Foxworthy is an attacker who has been scoring goals for fun lately.

If both these players turn up and are on form them this could turn into a really intriguing contest.

HUGHS PREDICTION

After reviewing all the facts, the motive of ambition and the evidence of superior form cannot be ignored. While Woodbank’s defence is their key witness for the prosecution, Busby’s relentless attacking power will ultimately break the case.

The finger of guilt points firmly at the visitors. Woodbank will fight valiantly for the first 45 minutes, but Busby’s class and killer instinct will prevail. Expect the game to be settled in a ruthless second-half period, securing the three points for the high-flyers and leaving the hosts to search for an alibi next week.

The Verdict: Busby AFC to WIN 3-1.