Soccer Game Preview: L.C. Bird vs. James River Midlothian

L.C. Bird has won three straight games at home, while James River Midlothian has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Skyhawks will welcome the Rapids at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, L.C. Bird was able to grind out a solid win over Huguenot, taking the game 3-1. The victory continues a trend for L.C. Bird in their matchups with Huguenot: they've now won five in a row.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, James River Midlothian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. Neither they nor Cosby could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw. The result kept James River Midlothian happy, as they haven't lost a game since April 12th.

James River Midlothian's draw makes their record 5-2-1 this season. As for L.C. Bird, they now have a winning record of 6-5-1.

L.C. Bird came up short against James River Midlothian when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 3-1. Will the Skyhawks 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.