After washing ourselves off following Saturday’s 4-1 win over Bognor Regis Town in a mud bath at the Alcaline Stadium, Invicta will finally make the trip to Horsham’s Fusion Aviation Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to add an away win to a run of 3 straight victories at home.

This is the FIFTH date set for the fixture, originally scheduled for Saturday 14th September. Horsham’s FA Cup run to the 1st Round has forced a number of postponements, and may have even been due another had they not fallen to League 2 side Chesterfield.

Invicta come into the fixture sitting 8th in the Isthmian Premier Division. A win would see Invicta climb at least 1 place, although we could end the night in 5th should other results go our way.

Team News

Both fullback Chris Sessegnon and winger Khale Da Costa are both expected to miss the trip as they near a return from injury.

The manager will be waiting on the fitness of both Matthias Fanimo and Marvel Ekpiteta who both went off during Saturday’s win over Bognor Regis.

From The Manager

Manager Andy Drury spoke ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Sussex: “After a run of home games we face a tough trip to Horsham on Tuesday night. They made the playoffs last season and have had good runs in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy, beating quality opposition from higher leagues, so we are aware how tough a match lies in front of us.

We want to keep our good form going and carry our momentum through these two trips to Sussex before we return back home next month. Three home wins in a row has got us into a good position to look up at those sitting above us with our games in hand, with the busy Christmas period on the horizon.”

Previously

Invicta have picked up 2 wins from 5 visits to the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium since its opening in 2019. A single goal from Johan Ter Horst secured Invicta 3 points on our first ever visit to what was then named the Camping World Community Stadium.

Invicta have taken 4 wins from the last 5 meetings between the sides, including a 3-1 win in our last meeting back in April. You can recap the highlights on Invicta TV.

Last 6

29/03/22 – Horsham 3-2 Invicta
29/10/22 – Invicta 2-0 Horsham (FA Trophy)
26/11/22 – Invicta 3-0 Horsham
11/02/23 – Horsham 1-3 Invicta
16/12/23 – Horsham 2-1 Invicta
06/04/24 – Invicta 3-1 Horsham

The Opposition

Horsham come into the fixture in 15th place in the Isthmian Premier Division, 4 points and 7 places below Invicta having played 2 games fewer due to runs in the FA Cup and FA Trophy.

The Hornets are currently on a run of 3 wins in all competitions, having beaten Maidstone United in the FA Trophy, Eastbourne Town in the Sussex County Cup before a 1-0 win away to 2nd place Wingate & Finchley on Saturday.

Last 6

05/11 – Chichester City (A) – Drew 1-1
09/11 – Cray Valley PM (A) –  Lost 1-0
12/11 – Chatham Town (A) – Lost 2-0
16/11 – Maidstone United (H) – Won 2-1 (FA Trophy)
19/11 – Eastbourne Town (H) – Won 2-0 (Sussex County Cup)
23/11 – Wingate & Finchley (A) – Won 1-0

Key Man

Experienced forward Chris Dickson is currently Horsham’s top goalscorer so far this season, but Horsham’s attack is full of quality across the front line. Winger Ola Ogunwamide has plenty of appearances under his belt both at Isthmian League level and in the National League North & South, having spent time at Hornchurch, Concord Rangers, Bishop’s Stortford and Lewes over the past 3 years. The 25 year old possess plenty of pace and an ability to score goals that will mean Invicta will need to keep him quiet on Tuesday evening.

The Venue

Travel

Always check rail times/strike action before you travel. 

The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium is situated just off the A24, south of Horsham.

Should you wish to travel via public transport, it is just about possible to make it back to Folkestone after the match. The 98 bus from the park & ride opposite the stadium should get you back to Horsham Station in time for the 22:55 rail service back to London Bridge, with 15 minutes to change to the final train home from London that arrives at 1:20am.

Admission  

Supporters can pay on the turnstile for this fixture but can save money by paying online in advance. Supporters can also save by purchasing a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 under 16s. You can purchase online here

• Adult (18-65): £13 (£14)
• Concession (65+/student/U18): £8 (£9)
• U16: £3
• Under 6: FREE
• Family (2 adults & 2 U16): £27 (£32)