Match Preview: Ives v Lowestoft

First Team News

The curtain goes up on the home league programme on Monday night as St Ives Town welcome Lowestoft to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

Both teams meet after losing their respective opening day fixtures at the weekend. The Ives fell to a last gasp 1-0 defeat at Stourbridge whilst Lowestoft lost 1-0 at home to Redditch United.

INTRODUCING LOWESTOFT

Lowestoft are back at step three after gaining promotion from the Isthmian League North last season. The Trawler Boys finished as Champions, four points ahead of their nearest rivals Bury Town. Lowestoft were last at this level in season 2021-22 when they were relegated after finishing bottom of the league, winning just nine games, collecting 33 points.

IVES TEAM NEWS

St Ives go into the game looking for their first points of the campaign. Jordan Nicholson and Jernade Meade signed on the eve of the season and look set to continue with injury doubts over Michael Richens and Byron Lawrence. Jonny Edwards will continue to spearhead the attack, supported by Theo Alexandrou. With Richens out injured, Alex Collard looks set to captain the side.

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE

A reminder that you can purchase tickets online in advance for the match. Cash sales are also available at the gate, but if you want to purchase online, then the link is HERE

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

Once again this season, the matchday programme will be published online. You can download you copy HERE

WELCOME….TO THE PADDED SEAT

St Ives Town Football Club is delighted to welcome representatives from The Padded Seat who have purchased hospitality for the game on Monday night. The Padded Seat is a multi-award-winning social media brand who showcase premium experiences to fans with viral review videos. Their videos offer a genuine insight into hospitality, VIP, and premium experiences. The Padded Seat’s unique and engaging videos promote hospitality packages organically through social media. We are delighted to welcome Kyle Mattison and his team to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road on Monday evening, and hope they enjoy their evening watching the Ives in action.

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 7:45pm.