Football Game Preview: Bristol Eastern Lancers vs. Wethersfield Eagles

Bristol Eastern hasn't had much luck against Wethersfield recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lancers will be playing at home against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m.

While Bristol Eastern is heading in to the game without a win, things might be looking up considering their last matchup was the closest they've come to getting one. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Middletown.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wethersfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road on October 3rd. They breezed past Edwin O. Smith to the tune of 39-7 on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their seven-point performance the contest before.

Bristol Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Wethersfield, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.

Bristol Eastern was taken down by Wethersfield 49-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.