Wake Forest Matching up with William & Mary

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest men's soccer will close out a three-match homestand on Tuesday night, hosting William & Mary.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the match will air live on ACC Network Extra.

Fan Information

A number of new fan experience enhancements are planned for the 2021 season. This includes expanded food and beverage options, including availability on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill, an enhanced in-game experience, featuring an expanded video board production with additional cameras, replay, and fan-engaging elements, as well as new immersive experiences to promote the unique culture that is known around professional and collegiate soccer.

Parking is encouraged in lots A, B, Q, W1 & W2. A complete parking map of campus is here.

Gates open at 6 p.m., or one hour prior to kickoff for all future home matches.

Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment.

Complete fan information can be found here.

Ticket Information

The best way to enjoy Demon Deacon soccer throughout the 2021 season is through the purchase of Season Tickets. Packages start at only $45 for adults or $25 for youth and seniors.

For those wishing to purchase single-game admission for Spry Stadium, advance purchases are highly encouraged. Single game chairback seats are available for only $20, while bleacher admission is $10.

The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets and take advantage of these new seating experiences is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Complete ticket information for the season can be found here.

Health & Safety Protocols

Wake Forest Athletics works closely with Wake Forest University, Forsyth County and state officials to follow COVID-related guidelines for the safety of fans in attendance at Truist Field and all venues. While proof of vaccination is not currently required for spectators, we encourage vaccinations for all. We are proud that nearly 100% of Wake Forest Athletics student-athletes, staff and coaches are vaccinated, as required under University and Athletics policy. Currently, all academic buildings are closed to visitors, and masks are required in all indoor spaces. For additional information regarding steps the University is taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, we strongly encourage you to review the University's COVID-19 Notice.

Wake Forest has several gameday guidelines and strategies. First and foremost is required face coverings for all unvaccinated fans in attendance. Additionally, all fans must wear a mask indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Wake Forest Athletics also requires all non-team personnel to be masked at all times inside the field enclosure.

The Matchup

Wake Forest and William & Mary will meet for the ninth time on Tuesday night, with this match coming at Spry Stadium.
Wake Forest holds an 8-1 advantage in the all-time series, as the Demon Deacons have won the last two meetings between the two schools.
The Demon Deacons are 6-0-0 all-time against the Tribe at home including a 5-0 victory on Oct. 15, 2019.
The Demon Deacons enter the match with a 4-4-1 overall record while the Tribe will come to Winston-Salem with a 3-4-0 record.
Wake Forest last week dropped both of its appearances at home by a goal while William & Mary scored a 1-0 victory over Charleston on Saturday.
The match will conclude a three-game homestand at Spry Stadium for the Demon Deacons.

Last Time Out

Despite holding a 1-0 halftime lead, Wake Forest fell to No. 19 Clemson by a final score of 2-1 on Friday night.
Redshirt junior Jake Swallen had the lone Wake Forest goal on the night, converting the team's first penalty kick attempt of the season.
Clemson evened the contest in the 54th minute before scoring a game-winning goal off a deflection in the 87th minute.
Wake Forest was outshot 19-5 in the match as freshman goalkeeper Trace Alphin collected three saves.

Quick Hits

Senior Kyle Holcomb (three), sophomore Chase Oliver (three) and redshirt junior Jake Swallen (two) have led the Demon Deacons in scoring so far this season.
Swallen has also recorded a team-high three assists to date.
Holcomb along with juniors Omar Hernandez and Takuma Suzuki and sophomore Garrison Tubbs have started all nine matches so far this season.
Sophomore Colin Thomas earned his first start of the season and the second of his career against Clemson.
Freshman Trace Alphin has appeared in seven matches with six starts, registering 11 saves.

Scouting the Tribe

William & Mary enters the match with a 3-4-0 record, most recently defeating Charleston on Saturday.
The Tribe won their first two matches of the season against St. Francis (Pa.) and George Washington before dropping four-straight appearances.
Wake Forest will mark the second ACC opponent William & Mary faces this season, as the Tribe fell to Virginia Tech 3-2 on Sept. 21 despite holding a lead midway through the second half.
Diba Nwegbo and Alexander Levengood each have scored three goals this season.
Connor Andrews made the start in net for the Tribe against Charleston to earn his first clean sheet of the season.

Looking Ahead

Wake Forest on Friday will travel to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the contest will air on ACC Network Extra.

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Players Mentioned

Trace Alphin

Omar Hernandez

Kyle Holcomb

Chase Oliver

Takuma Suzuki

Jake Swallen

Colin Thomas

Garrison Tubbs

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