The match is set down for Saturday night at Rawlings Park 5 as United steps up its bid to play finals football in 2018. 

Both sides are coming off last weekend’s general bye and will be eager to get off on the right foot come kick off. 

United will be searching for a well-rounded performance against Henwood Park, who have been one of the form teams of the competition all season. 

Last time the sides met was in round eight, in what was also a night match, this time in Leeton. 

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Henwood Park secured a 2-0 victory in that match up, meaning United will be out to right their wrongs this time around. 

Leeton United assistant coach Joe Trifogli said the side was fired up and ready to go after last week’s break. 

“The break was good for a refresh … it would have also been alright to keep playing as we had momentum, but it was still good timing,” he said. 

“We trained well last week and last night (Tuesday), so we’re looking good.”

Leeton is currently in fifth position on the first grade Pascoe Cup ladder, with Wagga United nipping at their heels in sixth, just one point behind. 

The clock is ticking down to the start of the finals and Leeton must win their next two matches in order to cement their position. 

Their last match of the home and away season will be played on their turf at the Mia Sports Field on September 2 against eighth-placed Tumut.

“We should have mostly a full side for this weekend,” Trifogli said. 

“We’re waiting on Adam Raso to see with his work commitments, but we’ve got our captain Joey Fondacaro back which is great. 

“Everyone has been working well on the field together.”

Trifogli believes United is capable of defeating Henwood Park, but 110 per cent commitment was needed from every player. 

“If we stick to our structures, turn up mentally and do what our coach (Mick Doolin) wants us to do, I know we can win, but it will be a tough game,” he said. 

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