- Bury Town are 14th in the Southern League Premier Division Central with 36 points from 27 games.
- Leiston are 11th in the table with 40 points from 28 matches.
- Bury are unbeaten in 5 (W2, D3).
An even contest with local bragging rights at stake
Bury Town will be disappointed to have only managed two consecutive home league draws in their last two outings. However, the hosts are unbeaten in five (W2, D3) and should be in good spirits ahead of this fixture as they have won their last two away games against Alvechurch (3-1) and St. Ives Town FC (2-1).
Leiston’s form has been mixed of late as they have won one, drawn three and lost one in their last five league games. A 3-3 home draw with Alvechurch was followed by a 3-2 away defeat to Harborough Town before another home draw, this time 1-1 with Royston Town.
Leiston will play on the front foot
Bury Town have a very pragmatic setup at home and will look to sit in a compact shape, defend resolutely and look to capitalise on counter-attacking chances or set-piece opportunities. Leiston are more of an attack-minded side and this will be even more true away from home. The visitors will look to pressure the hosts, push the pace and play with a forward approach. This will set up a typical contest of defence vs attack.
