Preview: Eastbourne Town vs Herne Bay

This Saturday, Eastbourne Town takes on Herne Bay in an Isthmian League South East Division match, with both teams looking to turn around their recent challenging form.

Eastbourne Town has faced four straight defeats, with the most recent 2-1 loss to Ramsgate, a strong title contender. Despite the scoreline, the team’s performance was commendable, especially as James Hull managed to pull one back midway through the second half. If we replicate that level of play, we have a solid chance of securing points against Herne Bay.

Herne Bay, meanwhile, arrive with a similar form pattern but did manage a 1-1 draw against Hythe Town last Saturday. Their current season may be slow to start, but their previous strong campaigns, including an eighth-place finish last season and a playoff win in 2021/2022, suggest they could still pose a challenge.

Last Meeting Recap
The two teams met on October 15th, where Herne Bay claimed a narrow 2-1 victory. After a scoreless first half, Eastbourne Town took the lead with a stunning goal by Hull, only to see Herne Bay score twice in the final minutes, turning the match around in front of their home crowd.

Head To Head

• 15/10/2024 – Herne Bay 2-1 Eastbourne Town – Isthmian South East
• 06/03/2014 – Eastbourne Town 1-1 Herne Bay – Isthmian South East
• 21/09/2013 – Herne Bay 3-2 Eastbourne Town – Isthmian South East
• 10/04/2013 – Herne Bay 1-0 Eastbourne Town – Isthmian South East
• 27/08/2012 – Eastbourne Town 2-3 Herne Bay – Isthmian South East

Weather Forecast
For the match at The Saffrons, the forecast suggests a cool day with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 12-14°C. Expect gentle northeast winds of 5-7 mph, providing a brisk atmosphere but favorable playing conditions. Chances of precipitation are very low, so it should remain dry.