Soccer Game Preview: Kempsville vs. Kellam

Kempsville hasn't had much luck against Kellam recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Chiefs will host the Knights at 5:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Kempsville's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Tallwood as they made off with a 3-0 victory. The win continues a trend for Kempsville in their matchups with Tallwood: they've now won seven in a row.

Meanwhile, Kellam strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over Bayside. Kellam's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last 11 matches.

Kellam's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 40 goals over those eight games. As for Kempsville, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2-1.

Kempsville suffered a grim 4-0 defeat to Kellam in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.