Match Preview | Ebbsfleet United (A)

Match Preview | Ebbsfleet United (A)
Rovers looking to return to winning ways

February 17th 2025FGR Media

It’s a second trip to the Southeast in four days as Rovers look to get back to winning ways when we travel to Ebbsfleet United.

It’s our first trip to Stonebridge Road since 2015 where we exited the FA Trophy suffering a 1-0 defeat to the Fleet.

Ahead of our trip to Kent, here is everything Rovers fans need to know about Tuesday night’s opponents.

THE OPPOSITION – EBBSFLEET UNITED

In our previous meeting with the Fleet, Rovers ran out 3-1 winners back in October thanks to goals from Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson and Tom Knowles.

It’s been a tough season for our hosts who haven’t tasted victory since a 1-0 win over Hartlepool United back September.

Just one win in the National League this season sees the Fleet sit at the foot of the table 17 points from safety and have picked up just two points from their last five games.

IN THE DUGOUT – JOSH WRIGHT

Josh Wright became the Fleet’s third permanent manager of the season replacing Harry Watling following his dismissal in December.

Wright featured on 20 occassions for the Fleet this season before switching the midfield for the touchline overseeing 12 league games thus far, drawing five and losing seven.

PLAYER TO WATCH – AARON COSGRAVE

The Fleet have struggled in front of goal recently having not seen one of their players score since January 14th.

Cosgrave was the last Fleet player to see his name of the scoresheet during a 1-1 draw with Yeovil Town taking his tally to four goals for the season.

He recently made his 100th National League appearance spreading out across clubs such as FC Halifax Town, Southend United, Dover Athletic, Havant & Waterlooville and Ebbsfleet.