Bangor face a difficult Premiership trip to Windsor Park this Saturday to take on league leaders Linfield. The Seasiders, sitting 11th with just five points from nine games, are looking to bounce back from a 2-3 home defeat to Coleraine FC last time out. The decisive goal for Coleraine came from a penalty in the 84th minute, sealing a late turnaround after Bangor had fought back.
That result last Friday was a tough one, with Thomas Mulvenna scoring twice for Bangor, including a goal in the 63rd minute, but the visitors netting three times, including a penalty. It extended a difficult run of form that has seen the team lose three of its last five matches.
Linfield's strong form
Linfield arrive in commanding form, having won four and drawn one of their last five league outings. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 away win at Coleraine.
Bangor's recent struggles
Bangor's form has been mixed, with a 3-1 home win over Portadown in September a bright spot. However, consecutive losses to Crusaders and then Coleraine have left the team in the lower reaches of the standings. The side has scored eight goals this season but conceded 19. Their next fixture after the trip to Linfield is a home match against Glenavon on October 17.
Team news for the weekend is yet to be confirmed, but Bangor's last starting lineup included goalkeeper Gareth Deane and scorers like Mulvenna. The manager will be demanding a response from his players against the table-toppers. Bangor's next assignment is this key away fixture against Linfield on October 10.
