IRVINE, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC will look to move into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference as it visits an Orange County Blues FC side aiming to bolster its playoff position on Wednesday night at Anteater Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

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Orange County Blues FC news and notes

• Current record: 10-11-4, 34pts
• The Blues solidified their position in the top eight of the USL Western Conference with a 2-0 win against the LA Galaxy II on Saturday night at Anteater Stadium.
• Orange County got goals from Richard Chaplow and Mats Bjurman as they claimed the season series in the I-405 Derby for the first time in its history.
• The Blues have alternated wins and losses in their last five contests, going 3-2-0 since a 2-1 victory against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on Aug. 4.
• Orange County has allowed 37 goals this season, tied for third-highest in the Western Conference.

Sacramento Republic FC news and notes

• Current record: 11-6-7, 40pts
• Republic FC is coming off a 4-0 victory against the Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday night that moved the side to the top of the USL Western Conference.
• San Jose Earthquakes loanee Tommy Thompson had a goal and assist in the victory, while Cameron Iwasa, Mike Da Fonte and Wilson Kneeshaw also found the net.
• The four-goal game was Republic FC’s second in succession after a 4-3 victory against Saint Louis FC on Aug. 13.
• Danny Barrera recorded his eight assist of the season against Portland, and remains the league-leader in that category.

2016 Team leaders

• Goals: Orange County – Trevin Caesar, Didier Crettenand, 7; Sacramento – Cameron Iwasa, 10
• Assists: Orange County – Roy Meeus, 4; Sacramento – Danny Barrera, 8

Series Notes

• Orange County took a 1-0 victory in the first meeting between the teams this season before they played to a 3-3 draw most recently on July 10 at Anteater Stadium.

Officials

• REF: Michael Radchuk
• AR1: Alexander Luttmann
• AR2: Denis Vargas
• 4TH: Vincent Apple-Chiarella

Game hashtag:

• #OCvSAC

Twitter social handles

• Orange County Blues FC – @OCBluesFC
• Sacramento Republic FC – @SacRepublicFC