Eastwood’s three game winning streak came to an end last time out thanks to a 69 minute winner from Rodrigo Goncalves that gave Wisbech Town all three points. Before then Eastwood had lost just one in twelve matches in the league but have struggled away from Coronation Park winning just two of their last nine in all competitions.

Hucknall Town on the other hand after a sticky period before Christmas that saw them go six games without a win they are now unbeaten in four taking points off Kimberley MW, Clay Cross Town, Newark & Sherwood United and most recently AFC Mansfield.

In the early weeks of the season the RM Stadium was a fortress with Town picking up three wins from four games however since then its just three wins from twelve at home in all competitions.

Previous meetings: Although the Yellows have come out on top in the last two meetings, the Red Badgers haven’t lost at Hucknall in the league since December 2017 and are unbeaten on their two trips to the RM Stadium with Tyler Blake scoring on both occasions. On the head to head record Hucknall do just edge it with eight wins from a possible twenty with five stalemates. Top goal scorers in this fixture are Joseph Ashurst (8), Adam Nelson (6), Matt Brian & Niall Towle (5) & Patrick Webb & Joe Butler (4).

Player Watch: There are plenty of familiar faces in the Hucknall ranks. Namely Dan Tuck who has recently joined from Kimberley, Luis Parkes, Aaron Short and Ferdinand Bartley have all previously lined up for Eastwood CFC. A man to watch is Aaron Coyle who always seems to score against us, he has netted thirteen goals so far this season across his spells with Newark & Sherwood United and Hucknall Town. Another player that always scores against us is Joey Ashurst who has scored four in his last four against the Red Badgers.

Squad Update: Francis has no fresh injury concerns, Stevens and Flynn will be both pushing for a start. Jermain Hollis could start back to back games for the first time since early December. New signings Samuel Otisi, Callum Cocks and Kieran Hayes will come straight into the squad.

Saturday 31st January 2026
United Counties Football League Premier North
Hucknall Town vs Eastwood CFC
3pm Kick Off
RM Stadium, Aerial Way, Hucknall, NG15 6DW

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