Soccer Game Preview: Stafford vs. Needville

Stafford is 0-10 against Needville since March of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Stafford Spartans will look to defend their home pitch against the Needville Bluejays at 5:30 p.m. Stafford is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.

While Stafford didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-9-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Stafford who was credited with the win on Saturday.

Needville took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over La Marque.

Maylee Smith and Gracie Kelly scored all three of Needville's goals, bringing their combined season tally to seven goals.

Needville now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Stafford, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2.

Stafford might still be hurting after the 4-1 defeat they got from Needville in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Stafford 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.