Guiseley v Blyth Spartans | Tuesday, 20 August 2024 - 19:45 | League

Blyth Spartans are still looking for their first win of the season as they travel to Nethermoor Park on Tuesday night to face Guiseley AFC.

Billy Gordon helped rescue a point on Saturday during our 1-1 draw with Lancaster City as he turned in Dan Savage's shot following a spirited second-half display.

Blyth also found out their draw for the Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round earlier and it is confirmed that we will travel to Scotchman Road to face Northern Counties East League Premier Division side Campion AFC on August 31, 2024.

Matchday Information

You can buy tickets with cash or card at the gate on the day. All ticket information is as follows:

• Adults - £13
• Concessions (over 65) - £9
• Under-18 - £5
• Under-11 - £1

Directions to Nethermoor Park - LS20 8BT - from Croft Park - NE24 3JE - 107 miles, 1 hour 58 minutes.

Start at Croft Park, Blyth, NE24 3JE and get on A189 from Plessey Road, B1523 and A1061 - 3.6 miles, 8 minutes.

Then take A19, A168, A1(M) and A658 to Pool Road/A659 in Pool in Wharfedale - 98.2 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes.

Continue on A659 to your destination in Guiseley - 5.6 miles, 14 minutes and arrive at Nethermoor Park, Guiseley, LS20 8BX.

Team News

Isiah Corent, Lucas Reed and Mitch Curry will all be assessed ahead of Tuesday's trip to Nethermoor Park. Harrison Clark will be unavailable for the Spartans following his withdrawal through injury on Saturday.

What We're Saying

Following a 1-1 draw on the road with Lancaster City, Nobby Solano said: "It was unfortunate for Harrison [Bond] to play the ball into one of their midfielders.

"So we tried to get back into the match as you see we didn't start well, to be honest, we were talking about how we should repeat what we did on Tuesday.

"If we are not consistent in this level it will be really tough and difficult to win games."

Nobby Solano's post-match assessment of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lancaster City

Opposition

Guiseley sit one pace above Blyth in the league table, 15th, as they have secured one win and suffered two defeats.

The Lions won their first game of the season on the opening day, enjoying a 2-0 over Workington but have since lost their next two consecutive games, both in 3-1 defeats from Stockton Town and Macclesfield.

What They're Saying

After a second 3-1 defeat in a row, Mark Bower said: "I thought we played well.

"We were at a massive disadvantage playing a Wednesday night away game, while they had a Tuesday night home game and that puts us at a disadvantage.

"I came and watched them on Tuesday night and saw how they moved the ball and the threats that they posed and they had chance after chance after chance, they were really good and very impressive, so we knew it would be difficult."

Mark Bower's post-match assessment of Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Macclesfield

Last Time We Met

The sides last faced each other during the 2022/23 campaign in the Vanarama National League North and Emirates FA Cup.

The league meeting saw both sides winning their ties at home, with Blyth winning 1-0 at Croft Park through JJ O'Donnell and Guiseley winning 3-1 at Nethermoor Park, Robbie Dale scored for the Spartans on the day.

In the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round at Croft Park Spartans won the tie 2-0 through second-half goals from Michael Richardson and Lewis McNall.

Media Coverage

You can follow all of the action on Saturday afternoon via our social media platforms and BlythLive on Mixlr from 7:30pm with Liam Rafferty and Phil Castiaux.