Match Preview: March Town United (A), tues 31st March, 7:45PM

Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026
Time: 7:45pm
Opponent: March Town United FC
Venue: Robingoodfellow's Lane, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8HS
Admission Prices: £8 Adults, £5 Concessions and 16-17 year olds, £2 Under 16s
Weather forecast: Light rain 10°C

Nuneaton Town make a third and hopefully final attempt at the longest trip of the season as they look to secure the United Counties League Premier Division South title, making the 'march to March in March' once again, after the original game in January was postponed, and the second attempt two and a half weeks ago was abandoned.

On Saturday 14th March, the home side had come from behind to lead 2-1 into stoppage time, however with a Nuneaton fan taken ill, the referee had no option but to abandon the game, and the United Counties League made the decision to replay the game, which March decided not to appeal. So it means a long Tuesday night trip for the Town faithful with the title up for grabs. A quirk of the fixtures means Nuneaton play the rest of the top 4 in just 6 days, so will be looking to make sure those below have no opportunity to further delay or even deny Town's promotion.

Nuneaton had the first opportunity to win the title on Saturday, although to do that they needed to win and Atherstone drop points to complete the job. However neither of those prerequisites happened, and Nuneaton had the nightmare first half, going in 2-0 down in tough conditions. However they fought back in the second half with a Carsley penalty and a Harrison effort for a crucial point which means only 3 more are required. A win at March, or a point at home in the North Warwickshire derby next Saturday will see Nuneaton go up as champions for the second successive season.

March Town United, known as The Hares in reference to the March Hare from Alice in Wonderland, sit in 4th in the league and have recovered from a post-Christmas wobble to be unbeaten in 4, including a draw against Atherstone that was useful for Nuneaton's title hopes. They still look in a good position to reach the play offs, being 5 points clear of 6th with 4 to play plus 2 games in hand.

March's home form remains strong with 11 wins 3 draws and 2 defeats and just 11 goals conceded, the best home defensive record in the league. They haven't lost at home since a shock home defeat to GNG Oadby Town in September.

Nuneaton haven't lost away in the league since their own shock defeat to Easington Sports, a run of 10 away games unbeaten. Due to the original March game not completing, an unbeaten run in the league is still going and is now at 17 for Nuneaton after Saturday's draw, and have still yet to taste defeat in the league in 2026.

March's dangerous wingers Florian Tsaguim and Rio Henson lead the scoring with 19 and 16 goals respectively, while striker Toby Allen chips in with 10, so the Nuneaton defence will need to be on their toes.

In form striker Kyle Jardine reached 50 goal involvements for the season in the last home game, and will be looking to get closer to a 40 goal debut season for the club. Charlie Jones remains suspended, but otherwise Nuneaton should have a full squad to choose from.

It's set to be another huge clash in Cambridgeshire, can Nuneaton March their way to the title?

Previous meetings:

Sat 9 Aug 2025 - UCL South
Nuneaton Town 3-1 March Town United
(Somel 2, Spruce)

Last 5 (league unless stated):

March Town United:

Sat 28 Mar: Northampton Sileby Rangers 0-1 March Town United
Sat 21 Mar: March Town United 1-1 Atherstone Town
Sat 7 Mar: March Town United 3-0 Easington Sports
Sat 28 Feb: Aylestone Park 2-2 March Town United
Sat 21 Feb: Bugbrooke St Michael's 3-1 March Town United

Nuneaton Town:

Sat 28 Mar: Godmanchester Rovers 2-2 Nuneaton Town
Sat 21 Mar: Nuneaton Town 1-1 Eynesbury Rovers
Tue 17 Mar: Nuneaton Town 1-5 Coalville Town (UCL Cup Semi-Final)
Sat 7 Mar: Nuneaton Town 2-1 Daventry Town
Sat 28 Feb: Yaxley 0-5 Nuneaton Town

Directions from Nuneaton town centre:

Take the A444 south and then join the M6 south, following onto the A14 at its end. Take the A14 to J21 by the A1, and turn left onto the A141. Take the A141 around Huntingdon and all the way to March. After Wimblington village turn right at the 2nd roundabout at the car wash onto Wisbech Road B1099. At the next roundabout turn left onto Norwood Road then next right at the One Stop onto Maple Grove, and the 2nd right on this road is Robingoodfellow's Lane, where the ground will be on the right.

(80 miles, approx 1h45m)

Public transport:

Hourly trains run directly from Nuneaton to March at 51 minutes past the hour, taking 1 hour 36 minutes. They return at 34 minutes past each hour. From the station turn right onto Station Road, and take the 5th right onto Norwood Road, and the ground will be over the crossroads.

Please note the final train to Nuneaton leaves March at 21:34