MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS LEXINGTON SC
SNAPSHOT: #MADvLEX
- Saturday, July 20th, 2024
- 7:00pm CT kickoff
- Breese Stevens Field – Madison, WI
FOLLOW LIVE
- 7/20 Tickets
- Streaming Video: ESPN+ or Television Wisconsin
- In-game updates: @ForwardMSNFC
- Stats: MADvLEX Match Center at uslleagueone.com
USL JÄGERMEISTER CUP RECORDS
MAD: 3-2-0
LEX: 3-1-1
SETTING THE SCENE:
After a weather postponement last weekend, FMFC stays at home to play Lexington SC in the sixth round of the Jägermeister Cup. With the tournament coming to a close, FMFC will look to secure three points and potentially take over the top of the table.
THIS SEASON AGAINST LEXINGTON SC
These two teams have faced each other twice already this season, with the series at 1-1. In March, Forward fell to Lexington in their first loss of the season.
However, the ‘Mingos played with vengeance the second time around, dominating the scoreline, 4-1. Three goals were scored in the first 30 minutes of the match, coming off the feet of Christian Chaney and Aiden Mesias. John Murphy Jr. capitalized in stoppage time at the end of the match to secure the win for the ‘Gos.
‘MINGOS LAST MATCH RECAP
Last week Saturday, Forward Madison’s match against Central Valley Fuego was postponed due to inclement weather.
Currently, FMFC are on a two-game losing streak, falling to One Knoxville, 0-2, and Richmond Kickers, 1-2. It was Forward’s first loss in regular-season competition.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
As we head into the second half of the Jägermeister Cup, Forward Madison :
- In the attack:
- Exploit spaces in the attack. Whether it’s spaces wide that Derek Gebhard or Stephen Payne can stretch or spaces underneath that Aiden Mesias and Jimmie Villalobos can sit in, Forward will have to find a way to navigate the empty areas Lexington provides them.
- On defense:
- Press well in their build-up phase. Lexington struggles to build from the back, so the ‘Mingos will need to press high and often in order to create turnovers. Look for Chaney and Boyce to lead the press and bring the quick defensive energy.
- Don’t get caught on the counter. What Lexington doesn’t struggle with is counter-attacking, and Forward will need to be on alert for quick transitions from Lexington. A lazy turnover could turn into a capitalized moment for the away team, so FMFC will need to protect the ball and keep momentum to prevent chances of counterattacks.
NEXT MATCH
Next up, FMFC continues their home streak on Wednesday, July 24th at 7pm CT as they take on Central Valley Fuego FC. This match was originally scheduled for July 13th, but was postponed due to weather conditions. Fans can purchase tickets here, which will also include access to the Forward Futures versus Chicago House AC match at 4pm.
