Hebburn Town face their first away fixture of the National League North season when they visit Brackley Town on Saturday.

Daniel Moore has cast aside any thoughts of going on the defensive as Hebburn Town FC prepare for their first away day of the National League North season.

The Hornets claimed an impressive 3-1 home win against Southport last weekend to kick off a historic campaign in style - and they are now preparing to travel to Brackley Town on Saturday for what will be a major test of their step two credentials.

Jake Charles celebrates after scoring in Hebburn Town's win against Southport (photo Tyler Lopes) | Tyler Lopes

placeholder image — Jake Charles celebrates after scoring in Hebburn Town's win against Southport (photo Tyler Lopes) | Tyler Lopes

The hosts spent last season in the National League and their attempts to bounce back into non-league’s top tier started with a win at AFC Telford United as Kai Yearn and Josh Tomlinson both found the net at New Bucks Head. Although the odds are against his side, Moore insisted they will go on the front foot once again as they aim to build on their opening day win.

He told The Gazette: “The players, the biggest compliment I can pay them is that they want to go and have a go. We try and set the team up to do that so we will go down there and try and win. We have some really dangerous players and I think, when you think of our three forwards that started and the one in behind, our forward eight we have available were superb on and off the bench and I think we will cause problems for anyone. Yes, we can tidy it up in getting into those areas but you’re never going to be perfect until a couple of months into the season - but we will keep working to improve that and keep doing what we are doing.”

Calmness

Sunderland goalkeeper Isaac Allan has returned to Hebburn Town for a second loan spell (photo Tyler Lopes) | Tyler Lopes

Moore praised the impact made by on-loan Sunderland goalkeeper Isaac Allan in the first appearance of his second spell with the club.

The Black Cats youngster will spend the first half of the season with the Hornets - and Moore has set down a challenge for the coming months.

“Keeping as many clean sheets as possible, that’s his challenge,” explained Moore. “Isaac brings a calmness, he’s very mature, he talks at the back and they have a good relationship that has built on last year’s performances.”

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