Hebburn Town FC will take an aggressive approach when they face Brackley Town in their first away fixture of the National League North season this Saturday. Manager Daniel Moore has dismissed defensive tactics, emphasizing his team's attacking intent after their 3-1 home win over Southport last weekend. Brackley Town, who spent last season in the National League, began their campaign with a 2-0 victory at AFC Telford United, with Kai Yearn and Josh Tomlinson on the scoresheet. Moore believes his side can cause problems for the hosts, despite the odds being against them. Next fixture: vs Oxford City (at home, 2026-12-26).
Moore praised his players' willingness to take the game to their opponents. He said: "The players want to go and have a go. We try to set the team up to do that, so we will go down there and try to win." The Hornets' attacking options were on full display in their opening win, with their forward eight impressing both on and off the bench. Moore acknowledged that they can improve in getting into key areas but stressed that they will keep working to refine their approach.
Brackley Town began their National League North campaign with a 2-0 win over AFC Telford United, thanks to goals from Kai Yearn and Josh Tomlinson. The hosts will be looking to build on that result and maintain their momentum at home. Hebburn Town, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue their own positive start to the season after their 3-1 victory over Southport.
One of the key factors in this match will be the performance of Hebburn Town's on-loan Sunderland goalkeeper Isaac Allan. Moore praised Allan's calmness and maturity, as well as his ability to communicate effectively with the defense. Allan will be looking to keep as many clean sheets as possible during his time with the Hornets. The match will also be a test of Hebburn Town's step two credentials, as they look to establish themselves in the National League North.
