An unexpected upturn in form for Merthyr Town made the chance of survival a possibility. Under the guidance of Craig Reddy and Matthew Harris, the Martyrs now have eight games to keep themselves in the Southern Premier Division South. Having only picked up four wins in thirty-four games. Leaving the south Wales club with fifteen points needed to escape the drop at the time of writing.
Starting of their final run of fixtures is a home fixture against Gosport Borough. Who currently sit in eighth place, after picking up fifty-six points. Making a spot in the play offs a realistic target for the Hampshire club. When the sides last met it was the Borough who picked up the points. Scoring five goals on the south coast, with the first coming after only ten minutes. Which was quickly doubled before the referee on the day blew for half time. When play resumed things got worse for the Martyrs. Three more finishes found the net, past Jaimie Cogman in the visitor’s goal. Sending off supporters with a long journey back following a shocking result.
A week on from welcoming the Privett Park based club, Merthyr will face another borough. This time in the form of Harrow. As they make the journey to London. A bumper crowd expected to welcome the Martyrs to Earlsmead. A ground which they do not have a positive record at over the years, previous visits seeing them concede four times without reply. Including a three-nil hammering, in front of a bigger ground than usual. Thanks to an organised Christmas jumper day out by Merthyr supporters. The last time the teams faced off was in November. Harrow Borough narrowly coming out on top, despite late efforts from Dylan Jones. His goal in the ninetieth minute proving to be too late for a revival. To the pleasure of the handful of travelling reds in south wales.
Once again on the road, Merthyr Town will travel to Truro City. The match taking place on Wednesday evening. Ridiculously asking supporters and players to book time off work. In what is already a challenging climate, and uncertainty looming on the British public. Further proving that the Southern League are not considerate of others needs. Fans not customers being a vital message. When the white tigers visited Penydarren park, The guest won by three goals to one. Ryan Brett, Tyler Harvey and Cheick Diabete finding the net for the Cornish outfit.
After back-to-back away trips have been completed Merthyr Town will return home. Hosting Salisbury in south Wales. Their opponents on the day sitting just above the relegation zone, setting his up to be a crucial decider in a heated relegation battle. Former premier league player Steve Claridge sat in the away dug out as the match plays out. Earlier in the season, the ex-Leicester city defender guided his side to a two-nil win over the Martyrs. Carrying on a miserable form that saw Merthyr only score twice in five games leading up to their Wiltshire visit.
Four difficult fixtures finish of the 2021/2022 campaign for Merthyr Town. Home fixtures against Chesham United and Swindon Supermarine, as well as trips to Beaconsfield and Hendon are yet to be played out. The season finale being an end of April visit to Silver Jubilee Park, giving travelling supporters a chance to watch the box office fight between Fury v Whyte not long after full time.
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