PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds play host to the Richmond Kickers at Highmark Stadium on Thursday night with the visitors looking to make it back-to-back wins in Pennsylvania to boost their push for a return to the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218249

Pittsburgh Riverhounds news and notes

• Current record: 2-9-4, 10pts
• The Riverhounds reached the midway point of their season on Sunday evening as they fell 2-0 on the road against Bethlehem Steel FC.
• Pittsburgh’s attack continued to struggle against the Steel, as the side now sits tied for the fewest goals in the USL with 14.
• The Riverhounds have been outscored 11-5 over their past seven contests.
• Goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been a bright spot for the side, posting a .800 save percentage and 1.00 goals-against average in his six starts this season.

Richmond Kickers news and notes

• Current record: 6-6-5, 23 points
• The Kickers snapped a three-game winless streak last Friday with a 3-0 victory against the Harrisburg City Islanders.
• Lucas Paulini had a goal and assist for the Kickers, with both being his first for the club in the league since joining this offseason.
• Friday marked only the third time this season the Kickers had scored three goals in a game.
• Following Thursday’s game, the Kickers will head home to host the Premier League’s Swansea City A.F.C. on Saturday night at City Stadium.

2016 Team leaders

• Goals: Pittsburgh – Corey Hertzog, 5; Richmond – Brian Ownby, Yudai Imura, 3
• Assists: Pittsburgh – Stephen Okai, Kevin Kerr, 2; Richmond – Brian Ownby, 3

Series notes

• The Kickers took a 3-1 victory against the Riverhounds in their first meeting this season on June 11.

Officials

• REF: Jonathan Weiner
• AR1: Lucas Feathers
• AR2: Paul Deverse
• 4TH: Jason Caruso

Game hashtag:

• #PGHvRIC

Twitter social handles

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds – @PghRiverhounds
• Richmond Kickers – @RichmondKickers