Soccer Game Preview: Purnell Swett vs. Lumberton

Purnell Swett is 0-10 against Lumberton since September of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Rams will look to defend their home pitch against the Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Purnell Swett's last five matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Purnell Swett is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Gray's Creek on Wednesday. The Rams fell just short of the Bears by a score of 1-0. One thing that didn't help Purnell Swett's chances was the red card they were dealt courtesy of Avry Locklear.

Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Lumberton brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victors by a 5-2 margin over Scotland on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for Lumberton as it put an end to their three-match losing streak.

They hit Scotland with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Jafeth Mejia (2), Joshua Badillo, Raul Carrera Gutierrez, and Angel Castro Mina.

Lumberton's victory bumped their record up to 8-9-1. As for Purnell Swett, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10-2.