The Martyrs are currently just one place below Gosport in 3rd spot in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division, with 18 points from 7 games compared to Gosport’s 19 points from 8 games games played.

Chesham sit top with 21 points from 7 games.

Merthyr Town will be coming into Saturday’s big game after Tuesday nights FA Cup Replay victory away at Taunton, winning 1 - 2 to go through to the Third Round Qualifying where they will now play Sheppey United.

Saturday’s game is the start of a tough run of fixtures, but an exciting run of fixtures for Gosport as they tackle Merthyr at the weekend, followed by an eagerly awaited home fixture against AFC Totton on Weds 27th….closely followed by a ‘Glamour’ Emirates FA Cup fixture against National League South Welling United…..on Saturday the 30th….again at the AEI.

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