Midland League round-up: Lye Town looking to stay on a high
Lye Town are looking to continue their unbeaten run in the Midland Premier as they host Shepshed Dynamo tonight.
The Flyers go into the 7.45pm clash with three wins and two draws to their name, their last result being a 1-0 victory over rock-bottom Loughborough University on Saturday.
Dynamo have won four and lost one, and will be buoyant after thrashing Leek Town 6-1 in the FA Cup at the weekend.
Lye boss Martin Thomas said: “We were undefeated in pre-season as well so it is 11 or 12 games now, including a good draw at Stafford Rangers.
“Tonight is going to be very difficult.
“They won big in the cup at the weekend and this league is extremely strong.
“Of course, I am pleased with the start – three wins and two draws.”
He added: “It was a hard-fought win on Saturday, it wasn’t pretty. We’ve got points in the bag, it is a good start for us.”
Also in action tonight are Sporting Khalsa as they head to AFC Wulfrunians.
Khalsa go into the game having lost 3-1 to Coventry Sphinx at the weekend while Wulfs are fresh off a 2-1 triumph against Heanor Town.
Khalsa boss Ian Rowe said: “We are not having much luck at the minute.
“It is really frustrating and I just hope it improves.
“It is a local derby, hopefully we can get a positive result there and start off a good run in the league.”
Stourport Swifts, who were defeated 3-2 at Rugby Town on Saturday, welcome Haughmond to Walshes Meadow.
In Division One, Walsall Wood continued their perfect record at the weekend.
They made it six wins from six, beating Littleton 4-1.
Andrew Westwood opened the scoring for Wood 16 minutes in and Paul Sullivan doubled their lead a couple of moments after.
Sullivan got his second just before halt-time, and completed his hat-trick in the second period before a consolation for the visitors, from the penalty spot.
Heath Hayes were beaten 1-0 at league leaders Studley.
Hayes put in a spirited performance but came away with nothing due to a late strike from the hosts.
Stafford Town lost 2-1 at Coventry Copsewood, and Lichfield City beat Chelmsley Town 1-0.
Meanwhile, in the North West Counties League Division One, Eccleshall drew 2-2 with Chadderton.
