Horsham raring to go ahead of Velocity Trophy quarter-final

Horsham manager Dominic Di Paola and his side are champing at the bit to take to the field for tonight's home Velocity Trophy quarter-final tie with Margate.
By Matt Pole
Published 25th Feb 2020, 16:45 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 17:14 BST
Action from Horsham's defeat to Margate in November. Picture by Steve RobardsAction from Horsham's defeat to Margate in November. Picture by Steve Robards
Action from Horsham's defeat to Margate in November. Picture by Steve Robards

The Hornets are currently on a four game unbeaten streak in all competitions and will fancy their chances against a wildly inconsistent Gate.

The Kent outfit have drawn their last four league games and are currently on a six game winless run.

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But in the six games preceding this spell Margate suffered defeat just once, winning four and drawing one.

Ahead of the tie, Di Paola was aware of the threat Gate posed following Horsham's league defeat to them in November.

But the Hornets boss revealed that his team are desperate to get out onto the pitch and continue their good form.

He said: "They're really inconsistent but they comfortably beat us in November.

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"If you go and Google most of their team, they're a really strong side in terms of where they've been historically and what they've done in the game.

"They've got a lot of pedigree in their side but we're just looking forward to being out on the pitch together.

"Every week brings its test and they'll travel down tonight wanting to do well."

Kick-off for tonight's quarter-final clash at The Camping World Community Stadium is 7.45pm.

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