Manager Jordan Lewis ahead of Cinderford: “The focus is important, we know we've got six games left, and we've got to put everything into these six cup finals”.

“The focus short term is just to improve our performances. We started better Saturday, and we have to remain focused on just improving game by game and to the very last whistle of the season”.

Last two weeks we picked up four points on our travels, drawing 3-3 to Thornbury and then comfortably winning 2-0 at the weekend against Royal Wootton.

Saturday saw two stunning strikes from Bailey Fuller within the 25th and 30th minutes.

The first came from an outside-the-box hit that curled perfectly into the top left corner.

Just five minutes later, he was at it again, finding space on the edge of the box and squeezing a low shot through a crowd of players into the bottom-left corner.

Raiders comfortably saw out the game, having chances to extend their lead and defending solidly as a unit, with captain Jordan Murphy stepping in at centre back to lead the back line.

All eyes now shift to a crucial game in the promotion race, where a win for Raiders could see them move up to 2nd by the end of the night.

As for their hosts, their playoff dreams are still alive after a late goal against Westfields at the weekend.

Raiders will look to end these dreams as they hunt for the double over Cinderford Town tonight.

Jordan Stoddart picked up a knock Saturday, but fortunately, he's fully fit and ready to play a key figure in the Raiders' side.

Youngster George Hadley returns to the squad this evening and is expected to play a part at some stage as he continues his development.

Last 3 league encounters
Worcester Raiders 3-0 Cinderford Town 29/07/25
Cinderford Town 1-1 Worcester Raiders 09/03/24
Worcester Raiders 1-3 Cinderford Town 20/09/23

Form Guide in the Hellenic Premier Division
Worcester Raiders WDLLW
Cinderford Town WWWDW

League position and points
Cinderford Town 8th
14W 7D 10L
49 points

Worcester Raiders 4th
19W 5D 8L
62 points

Parking details
Cinderford Town AFC: Free parking, Limited Parking Spaces – GL14 2QH
Forest High School: Free parking – GL14 2AZ
Cinderford Rugby Club: Free Parking – GL14 2AQ – Please use the rear car park, entrance via the Co-op and drive to the right of the Co-op building.
Heywood Road Car Park: 50 pence for 2 hours, £1 for 3 hours – GL14 2QT

Game date and location:
Tuesday 24th March
Hellenic League Premier Division
Causeway Ground GL14 2QH
Kick oﬀ 19:45 pm
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By Jamie Hughes