Guernsey FC reach defining moment of season

The Green Lions' season – and their hopes of a third straight promotion – come down to a maximum of two one-off knockout games in the next four days.

As their debut campaign at step four comes down to its defining night, Tony Vance has admitted he has had a 'tough luxury' of leaving players out of his squad.

For the first away game this season, manager Vance has been able to name a 16-man travelling squad and has also had to leave out Joe Alvarez and Josh Steel.

Although he admitted that was disappointing, he is delighted to be able to call upon all of his established names who have come through their comebacks unscathed.

Ross Allen, Matt Loaring, Dom Heaume, Alex Le Prevost and Ryan-Zico Black have all nursed knocks successfully, with long-term absentees Glyn Dyer, Angus Mackay and Tom Strawbridge the only unavailabilities.

'I have asked various players to prove their fitness to me over the last three or four games, which they have all done successfully,' said Vance.

Tonight's game kicks off at 7.45pm. It must be decided tonight and will go to extra-time and penalty kicks if required.

Guernsey FC squad: Chris Tardif, Nigel Hutton, Simon Geall, Sam Cochrane, Jamie Dodd, Jacques Isabelle, Kieran Mahon, Tom de la Mare, Ryan-Zico Black, Alex Le Prevost, Rhys Jordan, Matt Loaring, Dom Heaume, Dave Rihoy, Marc McGrath, Ross Allen.

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