Match Preview: Chippenham Town (H) - 30th December 2025

Photo by Ben Cole

By Josh Cole

AFC Totton will be looking to put the disappointment of Boxing Day right on Tuesday night with the visit of Chippenham Town to The Snows Stadium!

Last time out it was a defeat to Salisbury on Boxing Day. Click here to read the match report.

You can also catch up with what was said in the interviews with Jimmy Ball and Craig Tanner after that loss.

CHIPPENHAM TOWN – THEIR SEASON SO FAR:

The Bluebirds have had a tough campaign in the National League South so far, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with 15 points from 23 games. CLICK HERE to view the full league standings.

Chippenham’s season got off to a challenging start, with the side struggling to find consistency in front of goal and keep clean sheets. Early league fixtures saw the Bluebirds pick up only one point in the first four matches.

At the end of August, Chippenham recorded a 1-0 home win against Worthing, their first of the season. However, they were unable to keep it going and lost their next two and drew one before FA Cup action, which saw an away win at Gloucester City.

Another league loss, this time to Enfield came before another FA Cup win, over Walton & Hersham away in the third qualifying round. Once again, a loss in the league before an FA Cup match, but this time they lost that too, 4-3 against Chelmsford.

The Bluebirds then a further eight games without a win, drawing just twice, before they managed to beat Tonbridge at home and secure their second win of the National League South season. After following up that win with a draw against Farnborough it looked like things might be turning around, but another four games lost, including one in the Wiltshire Shield, killed momentum.

Last time out Chippenham did secure one more win on Boxing Day, against Bath City at home.

LAST FIVE: AFC TOTTON

Vs Salisbury | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-1

Goalscorer: Craig Tanner 47’

Vs Torquay United | Home | ENLS | Won 1-0

Goalscorer: Brandon Haunstrup 44’

Vs Woking | Away | FA Trophy 3^rd Round | Lost 2-0

Vs Farnborough | Away | ENLS | Lost 4-2

Goalscorers: Ralph Vigrass 22’ & Scott Rendell 77’ (PEN)

Vs Hampton & Richmond | Away | ENLS | Lost 2-0

LAST FIVE: CHIPPENHAM TOWN

Vs Bath City | Home | ENLS | Won 3-2

Goalscorers: Canice Carroll 40’, Harry Parsons 49’ (PEN) & Anointed Chukwu 90+4’

Vs Weston-super-Mare | Away | ENLS | Lost 1-0

Vs Westbury United | Home | Wiltshire Premier Shield | Lost 0-2

Vs Horsham | Home | ENLS | Lost 1-3

Goalscorer: Harry Parsons 90+5’ (PEN)

Vs Maidenhead United | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-0

COMPARING THE STATS (all comps)

OPPOSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH:

GOALIE/DEFENCE: Will Henry

Signed permanently in the summer of 2021, the shot-stopper has been an ever present in the Bluebirds ever since.

Will first played for the club in the 2018/19 season making six league appearances on a one-month loan from Swindon Town, he then re-joined in 2019 on another short loan spell.

He was called up for the Keith Downing’s England U20 squad in 2017 for games against Italy and Czech Republic.

Will earned the Supporters Player of the Season award in 2023/24 season.

MIDFIELD: Sol Wanjau-Smith

Sol Wanjau-Smith is known for his direct attacking play, versatility across the front line, and experience at Step-Two football. He joined the Bluebirds in August 2025, bringing significant National League South experience and a proven goal threat.

Wanjau-Smith began his senior career in non-league football with Slimbridge, where his goal-scoring exploits drew attention from higher levels. He moved to Hungerford Town, making over 30 appearances and becoming a key attacking figure before earning a transfer to Maidstone United in the National League.

At Maidstone, Sol featured across multiple seasons, making 68 league appearances and playing a prominent role in one of the club’s most memorable campaigns, including helping the Stones reach the FA Cup Fifth Round, where he provided a key assist in their run, and contributing to play-off qualification.

In 2024/25, Wanjau-Smith joined Bath City, making several appearances and scoring a few goals in the National League South before re-joining Maidstone United on loan for the second half of the season, where he again featured prominently and helped the side reach the play-off final.

ATTACK: Olaf Koszela

Olaf Koszela (born 29 March 2002) is a powerful and direct attacker, Koszela is known for his goal-scoring instincts and experience across the Southern League and National League systems.

Koszela began his senior career with Torquay United, progressing through their youth ranks and signing his first professional contract with the club. During his time with the Gulls, he featured across multiple seasons and had several loan spells with Dorchester Town, where he began to make a significant impact in senior football. His first senior goal came towards the end of the 2018/19 season for Torquay, marking a memorable moment in his early career.

After several productive loans with Dorchester, Koszela joined the club permanently ahead of the 2023/24 season. He continued to establish himself as a key attacking player, scoring consistently as Dorchester competed in the Southern League Premier Division South.

The 2024/25 campaign saw Koszela enjoy a standout season in front of goal, finishing as one of the division’s top scorers with 28 goals, helping Dorchester reach the playoffs and firmly announcing himself as one of non-league’s most potent forwards.

In July 2025, Koszela completed a move to Chippenham Town, stepping up into the National League South. Wearing number 14, he brings his proven goal threat and senior experience to the Bluebirds’ attacking lineup.

MATCH OFFICIALS:

Referee: George Warren

Assistant Referee 1: Thomas Baines

Assistant Referee 2: Sean Phillips

Fourth Official: Michael Ryan

GO STAGS