As the 2024-2025 season heads into the festive period, Westbury United has experienced a rollercoaster of results in their Southern League Division One South campaign.
With four months played, the league table is as tight as ever, with only 11 points separating the teams in playoff contention from those fighting to avoid relegation.
United lie in sixth place with 19 points from 17 games after five wins, four draws and eight defeats. They are one point clear of the bottom four.
“The highlight of the season so far was without doubt the 3-1 victory versus AFC Totton in the FA Cup, part of the club’s best cup run for 21 years!” said Andy Bown from the club.
“In the league the best result was the recent 4-0 victory at Willand Rovers. Unfortunately, results have been very up and down with no consistent run of form.
“The forthcoming few weeks are very busy with four matches over the Christmas to New Year week including Melksham Town away on Boxing Day and home fixtures against Bemerton Heath Harlequins two days later, then Larkhall Athletic on New Year’s Day.”
The club is encouraging fans to turn out in force to support the team and help make the holiday season a successful to help them pull away from the relegation places.
United’s game on Saturday at Falmouth was called off due to Storm Darragh
Picture: action from United’s 3-1 FA Cup win over AFC Totton in August. The Totton side included former Premier League star Charlie Austin who scored 175 goals playing for Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and Swindon Town.
A Packed Festive Schedule
The coming weeks promise plenty of excitement as Westbury faces a packed Christmas and New Year fixture list. Four matches are scheduled over the holiday period, starting with a local derby against Melksham Town away on Boxing Day. Fans can also look forward to back-to-back home games against Bemerton Heath Harlequins on December 28th and Larkhall Athletic on New Year’s Day.
With everything still to play for in this tightly contested league, the festive fixtures offer a vital opportunity for Westbury United to find some momentum. Fans are encouraged to turn out in force to support the team and help make the holiday season a successful one on and off the pitch.
