Ivybridge - latest press release from Graham Hambly

[Dave Deacon]

Ivybridge Town Football Club

 

PRESS RELEASE from Graham Hambly

 Issued – April 15, 2024

 

LEAGUE champions Ivybridge Town face a hectic period of three games in five days to complete their home fixtures in the South West Peninsula League.

All three fixtures are re-arrangements after the original dates fell victim to the wet weather which has played havoc with local football this winter.

Ivybridge, who clinched the East Division title with their 2-0 win at Bishops Lydeard on April 6, will be looking to maintain their 100 per cent home league record, having won all 13 league matches at Erme Valley so far this season.

They start with the return match against Bishops Lydeard on Tuesday evening (April 16) (7.45). Then comes a clash against Okehampton on Thursday (April 18) (7.30).

The highlight of the week will be on Saturday (April 20) (3.0) with the final home fixture against Crediton.

Peninsula League officials will be at Erme Valley on Saturday afternoon for the presentation of the championship trophy, which will be a fitting occasion as Crediton have been one of Ivybridge’s main rivals for the title this season.

The final league fixture of the season for Ivybridge will be away to Okehampton on Saturday April 27.

Following the completion of their league programme, Ivybridge will face the West Division champions, who will be either St Austell or Liskeard, in the Champions Bowl fixture at Launceston on the evening of Wednesday May 1.

[Dave Deacon]

From Graham …..

The reference to a 100 per cent home league record was incorrect. It should have said an unbeaten home league record as Ivybridge drew 1-1 at home to Bovey Tracey back in August.

Since then they have won the last 10 successive home league matches.