Soccer Game Preview: Fletcher vs. Mandarin

Fletcher hasn't had much luck against Mandarin recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Fletcher Senators will square off against the Mandarin Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Fletcher is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let Oakleaf onto the board and left with a 2-0 win.

Meanwhile, Mandarin put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their undefeated season alive. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over First Coast. Considering the Mustangs have won 12 matches by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Fletcher's victory bumped their record up to 7-8-2. As for Mandarin, their win bumped their record up to 14-0-2.

Fletcher suffered a grim 5-1 defeat to Mandarin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Can Fletcher avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.