BANBURY United boss Mike Ford is delighted at his side’s good start to the season – but is fully aware a real test awaits his side tomorrow.

The Puritans were frustrated when a goal seven minutes from time denied them all three Evo-Stik South League Premier Central Division points in a 1-1 draw at Rushall Athletic on the opening day.

But Banbury brushed off the disappointment to record a 2-1 home victory over Halesowen in midweek.

Ford’s side host Leiston tomorrow, with their opponents boasting a 100 per cent record, having scored seven goals in two games.

And although delighted at an unbeaten start, Ford knows another tough game awaits.

“We maybe struggled at home a little bit last season, so to get a win on our opening home fixture was massive,” said Banbury’s boss.

“It is always important to get something from the opening day because that gives a new squad confidence.

“But to follow it up with a win on Tuesday was pleasing.”

He added: “Leiston scored goals in midweek at Royston, who were decent last year, so it looks like they are strong.”

TOMORROW’S SQUAD

Banbury Utd (v Leiston home): from Goff, Ngathe, Wise, Gabbidon, Hawtin, Self, Diggin, Shamsi, Henderson, Kazaboni, Finch, Johnson, Bell, Awadh, Whitehouse, Baker.