Magpies go back to Bath: United aim to rekindle 2017 glory

Jayden Mitchell-Lawson. Photo: Darren Woolley

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Maidenhead United’s 5-1 win over Bath City at Twerton Park was a memorable staging post on the Magpies’ way to lifting the National League South title back in 2017.

On that afternoon, Dave Tarpey struck a hat-trick while Sean Marks and Jordan Cox - who volleyed home the pick of the bunch late on - were also on target in a victory that imbued the Magpies with a confidence to go on and seal promotion as champions.

Opposition Rewind ⏪

Enjoy all the best bits from the last time we headed to Twerton Park! ️ pic.twitter.com/swdwix4xBe

— Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) September 2, 2025

The reverse fixture in that title winning season was also memorable for Harry Pritchard’s incredible volley in a 2-1 win. Both Pritchard and Sam Barratt are back at York Road this season - however, it’s unlikely either will be fit enough to take on the Romans tomorrow evening (Tuesday)

The Magpies return to Somerset with a very different looking side, but they have their tails up once again after sealing back-to-back league wins over Horsham and Dover Athletic.

United won both of those matches 2-1 but it’s more the manner of those performances that’s been encouraging, and the visitors will hope to continue their recent upward trajectory with another triumph over the Romans.

The two teams have had very similar starts to their respective campaigns, with Bath just ahead of Maidenhead in 12th place having also picked up eight points from six matches.

They’ve recently beaten Salisbury and Eastbourne in back-to-back matches and followed that with a decent away draw at Ebbsfleet United, however, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Dorking Wanderers on Saturday, Ewan Clarke’s goal not enough to claw back Dorking’s two goal lead.

For those planning to travel to Bath, ticket prices for tomorrow’s game are as follows: Family (2 adults & 2 U12s): £32.40; Adult: £16.20; Senior (Over 65): £13.50; Student / U21: £9; Under 16: £4.50; Under 12 (must be accompanied by adult or senior): £2.70.

See below information from Maidenhead United’s website.

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Most recent results

Bath City 1-5 Maidenhead United (2017)

Maidenhead United 2-1 Bath City (2016)

Maidenhead United 3-1 Bath City (2016)

Bath City 2-1 Maidenhead United (2015)

Maidenhead United 1-1 Bath City (2015)

Bath City 4-0 Maidenhead United (2015)

Maidenhead United 0-1 Bath City (2014)

Bath City 1-0 Maidenhead United (2014)

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Directions

The journey from Maidenhead to Twerton Park takes roughly 2 hours via train or car. Bath Spa train station is the main station to get to and is situated in the centre of Bath. Twerton Park is a flat walk from here and takes approximately 35 minutes or you can catch the number 5 bus from the bus station adjacent to the train station.

There is free parking at Curo (BA2 1EP) which is a five minute walk to the ground. Please avoid parking on neighbouring streets as the residents need parking and access to their homes.

Please be aware that Bath operates a charging clean air zone (CAZ) for driving in the city centre. Charges apply to buses, coaches, HGVS, taxis, vans, pick-ups, motorhomes, horse transporters and some campers and Land Rovers, depending on emission standards. Cars and motorbikes are not charged.