Match Preview

The 10th El Quakico derby is upon us, and it will be a case of revenge for the Moles after 2 defeats last season to return bragging rights to Haywood Way.

However, rivalries aside, FC will be focussing on not just the hype around this derby game, but the opportunity to put an important 3 points on the board. FC got off to a slow start with one point from two games, and will be looking at todays game (and depending on how Saturday’s game went, taking place after this programme has gone to print) to get FC moving up the table.

Aylesbury United themselves will be looking at this for an important result to gain some points themselves after two disappointing opening games, with a 4-1 loss to Beaconsfield and a 3-1 loss to Bedford Town.Glyn Creaser and his team will no doubt want to be working on their defence after letting in 7 goals in two games, whereas FC will be looking to score some more goals, struggling in front of goal so far.

The score in the Aylesbury derby reads so far 5 wins for FC, 2 for United and 2 draws. After the first win under Craig Faulconbridge in 2013 and then another win in the April return fixture victory under Steve Bateman, it had been all FC bar a couple of draws. However with a much changed squad last season under Danny Gordon, United got their first El Quakico win despite only having 10 men, thanks to a goal from ex FC man Sonny French. United had another win on boxing day at The ASM Stadium in Thame winning 3-0 in a rout which United dominated from the off. Sonny French again scored in the first half, and second half goals from Bruno Brito and Ryan Kinnane completed United’s biggest El Quackico victory.

FC will be looking to get back on winning terms against United with a much changed squad under the tenure of Davis Haule, alongside brother Brian.The two brothers will be very familar with attacking frontman Sonny French, with Brian having played up front alongside the Ducks star man for FC, and FC fans will need no introduction after his successful time at the club. Goalkeeper Jack Sillitoe will return back between the sticks after the exit of Zaki Oualah. Jack was out with a long term injury but remained loyal to the club. 25 year old club captain Jack Wood has been a rock in defence for the club in recent years and will provide a tough test for the frontline. United have recently signed 18 year old Dejon Noel-Williams on work experience from Oxford United. The son of former Watford player Gifton Noel-Williams, Dejon has gone straight into the squad as a striker.