Onto our final fixture of November, Tudors! This Saturday, see's us travel to Wiltshire to take on Salisbury at the Ray Mac Stadium. As we prepare for another away day, let's get the lowdown on The Whites, and what to expect from the tie...
Founded: 2014
Nickname: The Whites
Stadium: The Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Stadium Capacity: 5000
Manager: Brian Dutton
History of The Whites
A club created completely from scratch, Salisbury FC are currently the youngest club in the National League South, being formed due to a consortium back in 2014. After their introduction, The Whites were placed into the Wessex Premier in the 2015/16 season, finishing the campaign on an astounding 105 points, being crowned division champions in their first competitive season. Following their promotion, competing in the BetVictor Southern League Premier Division, was the club's next task.
Being newcomers, Salisbury were not fazed by this, and went onto finish second in 16/17, deservedly achieving back-to-back promotions. The Whites then settled into the Southern Premier League division for five years under Paul Dutton, in which this would turn out to be their most successful period. Securing a third place finish in their fifth season, the final promotion tie against AFC Totton went to penalties after a tense 120 minutes of action finishing at 1-1. However, a penalty save from Gosney resulted in The Whites getting into the National League South for the first time ever in their short standing.
The Gaffer - Brian Dutton
Current manager, Brian Dutton, was appointed manager of The Whites back in 2022, after having coaching spells at both Bristol Rovers & Walsall. Placing 15th in his first season in charge, Dutton then went onto help smash the club's ambitions, by getting that third place finish in the play-off final to get where they are now.
Credit: Salisbury FC
Played for both - Aidan Elliott-Wheeler
A name Tudor fans maybe familiar with, who has most recently joined The Whites on a loan deal from his parent club Oxford United, is Aidan Elliott-Wheeler. The tricky winger joined Hemel towards the back end of the 2023/24 season on loan from the U's, and played a major part in the contribution of goals in his short spell at the club. A fast, dynamic winger with a low sense of gravity, it's no wonder why the 18-year old was offered a professional deal at his Championship, parent club.
Credit: Club photographer, Jemma Sear (@_photosbyjem)
Last time out - Hemel Hempstead 2-2 Salisbury FC
Our last fixture versus Salisbury, dates back to the opening day of the season where the Tudors would come from two goals behind to salvage a point at The Focus Community Arena. A game which had it all, from four goals to a red card for Whites goalkeeper, Ryan Gosney, the game most certainly did not disappoint in terms of entertainment on the opening day. Another former Tudor, Craig Fasnmade, secured a brace which put the visitors ahead, before goals from Ricardo German & Brandon Barzey ensured Hemel where not left frustrated on matchday one.
Credit: Club photographer, Jemma Sear (@_photosbyjem)
With both sides currently fighting to turn fortunes around, this matchup sets out to be an exciting watch. Make sure you get behind us on the road tomorrow afternoon. See you over in Wiltshire!
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