City Manager Glenn Pennyfather claims he won’t be overly concerned if his team haven’t built a lead by half time at Staines Town tonight, kick-off 7:45pm in the Blue Square Bet South. And he’ll have a new loanee goalkeeper in Carl Pentney at the other end to try and shut out the Swans at Wheatsheaf Park.

The Clarets have a 100% record away from home so far this season and have sprinted out of the blocks to gain a healthy advantage in all three, but the City boss is keen to gather three points from a testing away fixture however they come. “I don’t know about the supporters,” he said, “but I won’t be pressing any panic buttons if that’s the case!”

“Staines have made an indifferent start like we have but they like to try and play football and it will be another tough game for us. They’re sharp around their front line and Wheatsheaf Park is never an easy place to go and get a result. However, it will be a difficult test for Staines too as we’re confident and playing for victory as we always do.”

Chelmsford’s opponents currently occupy 19th position in the table having won one and lost two of their three home fixtures. The Swans lost out by a single own goal at Farnborough at the weekend which followed a 3-2 defeat by visiting Thurrock in midweek. Their losses so far haven’t been by more than a goal, which suggests a steely determination.

A new injury issue for Glenn to contend with sees ‘keeper Stuart Searle sidelined with a groin strain which will keep him out for at least a fortnight. However, he’s been quick to draft in Colchester United custodian Pentney as cover for a month, explaining: “We had Carl on loan last season and we’re glad to be able to bring in someone of such quality.”

There has been promising news elsewhere with regards the fitness of Adam Tann, who has missed the last few games with a back strain. He is featuring in full training again and could be in contention for a place in City’s squad for the trip to Weston-super-Mare on Saturday. Meanwhile midfielder Craig Parker has had the protective boot removed from his injured foot.

Staines Town: Address: Wheatsheaf Park, Wheatsheaf Lane, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 2PD. Phone: (01784) 225943. Position Last Season: 15th in the Blue Square Bet South. Miles From Chelmsford: 72. Approx. Journey Time: 2 hours. Nickname: Swans. Team Colours: Old Gold and Royal Blue. Ground Capacity: 3,000 (850 Covered Terracing). Seats: 300. Official Website: www.stainesmassive.me.

Travel Club Coach: The coach to this game will depart from the Clubhouse at 4:45pm and opposite the County Hotel at the top of Duke Street at 5:00pm, with a return fare of £12 for adults, and £8 for under 16s. It is, however, fully booked but for details of possible late seat availability please call Mark Fleming on (07506) 873741.

Directions to Wheatsheaf Park: Leave the M25 at Junction 13 and turn east onto the London-bound A30. At The Crooked Billet roundabout bear left and turn right back across the A30 onto the A308 towards Kingston. At the next roundabout turn right towards Staines and bear right at the mini-roundabout. At the next mini-roundabout turn left into Worple Road. Continue until reaching a T-junction at the Anglers Retreat pub. Turn right towards Staines. After about half a mile the road curves left and Wheatsheaf Lane is the next turning on the left. Wheatsheaf Park is about 100 yards along on the left hand side. Nearest Train Station: Staines (BR).

Weather Forecast: Sunny. 16 degrees Celsius. Wind 17 mph.

Blue Square Bet Odds: Staines Town 5/2, Draw 12/5, Chelmsford City 10/11. Do you fancy a flutter? Then visit www.bluesq.com/chelmsford where you can register to earn money for the Clarets when you open a brand new Blue Square account.

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Meal Offer at Wheatsheaf Park: Travelling fans might like to note that Staines’s Sports Bar will be offering a ‘Football Special’ consisting of a delicious hot meal and a pint for £6.95! The bar opens at 5:30pm so any fans wishing to eat on arrival can take advantage of this great offer, while the usual tea bar will also be open for normal pitchside food and hot drinks.