FC Isle of Man 'in high spirits' ahead of Litherland REMYCA test

But manager warns against complacency on Merseyside

The FC Isle of Man squad is in 'high spirits' as they prepare to return to league action this weekend.

That's according to their manager as 'The Ravens' head on the road tomorrow (3 October) to face Litherland REMYCA in the NWCFL Premier Division.

The Islanders will make the journey to Merseyside following back-to-back wins with the latest of those a 6-0 hammering of Widnes Town in the Macron Cup last weekend.

Whilst their hosts on Saturday have had a tough start with just one win from their first eight in the league, FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon says there can be no room for complacency:

One notable statistic from this particular fixture is that in the eight meetings between the sides to date, the home team has never won.

FC Isle of Man are four-time winners at Litherland Sports Park whilst Litherland REMYCA's three wins over 'The Ravens' have all come at The Bowl.

There's been just the one draw between the two, a goalless stalemate at The Bowl in the opening game of the 25/26 campaign.

If FC Isle of Man were to make it a third straight victory in all competitions tomorrow, they could find themselves as high as third in the league standings, depending on results elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the last time Ste Scott's Litherland REMYCA tasted victory in the league came exactly one month ago in the NWCFL Premier Division at South Liverpool on 2 September.

However, they were victorious in their most recent outing last Saturday (26 September) where the secured a 3-1 home win over Ashton Athletic in the Macron Cup First Round.

Litherland REMYCA vs FC Isle of Man kicks-off tomorrow at Litherland Sports Park at 3pm

FC Isle of Man Team News

Lee Dixon makes six changes from the side that swept aside Widnes Town in the Macron Cup First Round last weekend.

Hat-trick hero last Saturday, Adam Adebiyi is unavailable as is captain, Joe Quayle for the first time this campaign.

Also dropping out this week are Josh Cain, Ste Whitley, Leo Tregurtha and Charlie Gibson.

Some experienced names return to the fold this week such as Karl Clark, Kyle Watson and Jack Higgins whilst Freddie O'Donoghue, Tomas Brown and Jason Chalmer also return to the fold 

FC Isle of Man squad vs Litherland REMYCA 

Thomas Crosbie (GK), Tomas Brown, Dylan Bullock, Jason Chalmer, Karl Clark, Preston Cleator, Will Cowin, Jacob Crook, Charlie Higgins, Jack Higgins, James Lowther, Freddie O'Donoghue, Dean Pinnington, Callum Sherry, Kyle Watson

You can also listen to the full, extended pre-match interview with FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon via the Manx Radio SportsCast below: