Soccer Game Preview: North Wilkes vs. Forbush

North Wilkes is 0-8 against Forbush since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. North Wilkes has given up an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

North Wilkes is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against East Surry, falling 7-0.

Meanwhile, Forbush kept a clean sheet against East Surry on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Cardinals 1-0. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Forbush were the better team in the second half.

Forbush has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up four goals over those 11 games. As for North Wilkes, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13-1.

North Wilkes suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Forbush when the teams last played on April 8th. Will the Vikings 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.