Winless streak continues but a step in the right direction for Banbury United
The wait goes on for Banbury United’s next win after the Puritans drew 0-0 away at Worcester City on Tuesday night, upon their return to action following a 10-day break.
Kelvin Langmead’s side are now without a win in their last eight matches across all competitions, while only six points have been collected in eight Southern League Premier Central games.
You have to look all the way back to August 11 for Banbury’s last victory, when they beat Racing Club Warwick 2-1 in a local derby on home soil.
But there were positives to take from Tuesday’s draw at Worcester, in particular a much-needed clean sheet for the Puritans.
Before the time off, due to Banbury not progressing in the FA Cup qualifying rounds, Langmead was growing increasingly frustrated with his team giving up leads in matches.
Lacking experience and leadership, the defence was struggling and letting in sloppy goals. But that wasn’t the case at Worcester as Banbury shut up shop.
In what was a cagey affair with very few chances, the Puritans remained organised and worked hard to grind out a point on the road.
Although not the three points Langmead was hoping for, the point can be used as a stepping stone ahead of the next game this weekend.
Banbury are away once more this Saturday, September 26, as they take on Peterborough Sports in the Isuzu FA Trophy third qualifying round, at PIMS Park.
Langmead didn’t wait to utilise new signings Josh Smile and AJ George against Worcester, so there’s a good chance the midfield duo will feature again.