Ebbsfleet vs Folkestone
NORTHFLEET, England (Interstat) — Ebbsfleet will host Folkestone on Tuesday in a National League N / S matchup, with both clubs looking to improve their standing across all competitions. Folkestone enters with a record of 3 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws. Ebbsfleet enters at 2 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws. Folkestone has played nine matches across all competitions, while Ebbsfleet has played six.
The home side will look to Dan Ogunleye for attacking threat. He played 90 minutes and scored once in a 1-1 draw at Slough in his most recent appearance. Folkestone will aim to rebound from a 2-0 loss at Salisbury in its most recent match. Folkestone’s recent results include a 2-1 home loss to Farnham, a 1-1 home draw with Horsham FC, a 3-2 away loss at Torquay, a 2-0 home win over Hemel, a 2-0 away win at Slough, a 1-1 home draw with Chelmsford, a 1-1 away draw at Maidstone and a 5-1 home win over Walton & Hersham. Folkestone has conceded in each of its last two matches.
Ebbsfleet’s recent form includes a 2-1 home loss to Sholing, a 1-1 away draw at Slough, a 2-1 away win at Tonbridge, a 1-1 home draw with Salisbury, a 0-0 home draw with Hemel and a 2-0 away win at Walton & Hersham. Ebbsfleet has conceded in three of its last four matches.
The match is part of a busy stretch for both teams. Ebbsfleet is next scheduled to visit H&R Borough before hosting AFC Totton, Weston and Horsham FC. Later league fixtures include trips to Maidstone, Truro, Farnborough and Chelmsford and home matches against Maidenhead and Chesham. Folkestone is next scheduled to visit Weston before hosting AFC Totton, Farnborough and Truro. Folkestone also has league matches at Tonbridge, Chesham, Maidenhead and Dagenham and home games against Dorking and H&R Borough. Both clubs will continue league play after Tuesday.
The sides will meet with Ebbsfleet seeking to use home advantage and Folkestone looking to find consistency. Ebbsfleet has shown the ability to score in recent outings, while Folkestone has mixed wins, draws and losses. Ogunleye remains the key individual to watch for Ebbsfleet after his recent goal. Folkestone will need to tighten its defense after conceding in its last match and several other recent fixtures. The game is a National League N / S contest as both clubs position themselves for the next phase of the schedule.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Ebbsfleet 1, Folkestone 1. Interstat’s ELO system projects Ebbsfleet with a 67.3 percent probability to win.