Preview: University of South Wales Men’s 4th v Hartpury University 3rd

Image by Jordan Jones

by Halen McCarthy

USW Men’s 4th will want to put the disappointment of their season’s opener behind them with a win at home to Hartpury later.

They fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cardiff University Men’s 4th last week in what was a tight affair.

The defeat was the first game for many of the players and their new head coach Callum McGarry, previously in charge of the Men’s 5th side.

USW 4th finished fourth in the Western Tier 4 division last season and will want to regain the form that got them that spot this season as Hartpury 3rd visit the Sport Park.

Hartpury also come into this game on the back of a defeat, as they lost their opening game to Gloucestershire 3-2.

Both teams will be eager to get their first wins of the season in this clash.

New head coach McGarry said: “After a disappointing result last week, we’re looking to bounce back and pick up our first points.

“We’re expecting the game to be tough as Hartpury too are looking for their first points of the season.

“Hoping that we can put to use the good work we’ve done in training this week and are confident we can get the points.”

Kick off is at 2:00pm at the Sport Park.