With the London Regional League still in its early weeks, Sunday’s Bec 2 vs Highbury 2 at Harris Invictus Academy carries very different pressures: Bec are already in the promotion conversation, while Highbury are looking for their first points.

The Story So Far

Bec 2 come into this one sitting 2nd in the 10-team London Regional League with 8 points from 5 games and a strong goal difference of +43. Highbury 2 are 10th with 0 points from 2 games and a goal difference of -36, but they have played fewer matches than most of the division, so there is still time to reshape their season.

Form points clearly towards the hosts: Bec 2 have won four of their last five (WWWWL), scoring 93 and conceding 50, and their only home match so far ended in a win. Highbury 2 have started with two defeats (LL), with 18 scored and 54 conceded, and both of those results came at home, leaving their away record still to be tested.

What's At Stake

• If Bec 2 win: they stay right on the pace at the top of the table, where they are currently level on points with Supernova 1, and reinforce their push towards the single promotion place.
• If Highbury 2 win: it would put their first points on the board and immediately close the gap to the mid-table pack, with several teams above them having already played more games.
• If Bec 2 slip up: the early advantage they have built through four wins from five becomes less secure in a division where 56 of the 72 matches are still to be played.