Soccer Game Preview: Central vs. Russell County

Red Devils

Goals

04/17/25 @ Auburn	4
04/15/25 vs Smiths Station	3
04/10/25 vs Opelika	2
04/08/25 vs Russell County	11
04/07/25 @ Jordan	10
+ 14 more games

Central is 8-2 against Russell County since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Red Devils will venture away from home to face off against the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.6 goals per game this season.

Central is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Auburn just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was the Tigers who were credited with the victory. Auburn got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Central's one.

The Red Devils hit the Tigers with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Tyelon Davidson (2), Tye Gideons, and Jan Bach.

Russell County fell victim to Pike Road and their airtight defense on Thursday. They lost 7-0 to the Patriots. Russell County have struggled against Pike Road recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.

Russell County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 13-5-1.

Central took their win against Russell County when the teams last played last Tuesday by a conclusive 11-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.