Mickleover Sports v Blyth Spartans | Saturday, 21 September 2024 - 15:00 | League

Blyth Spartans look to continue their winning ways on Saturday as they travel to The Don Amott Arena to face Mickleover Sports.

The Spartans have won their last two league games in a row, most recently defeating Stockton Town away as Dan Savage's brace and Billy Gordon's goal helped the Spartans move out of the relegation zone.

Matchday Information

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

• Adults - £13
• Concessions (over 65) - £9
• 12-16 Years & Students - £3
• Under-12s are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Directions to The Don Amott Arena - DE3 9FB - from Croft Park - NE24 3JE - 185 miles, 4 hours 2 minutes.

Start at Croft Park and get on A189 from Rotary Way/A193 and A1061 - 3.8 miles, 8 minutes.

Then take A19, A1(M), M1 and A38 to Uttoxeter New Road/A516 in Derby - 179 miles, 3 hours 9 minutes.

Continue on Uttoxeter New Road/A516 and arrive at the Don Amott Arena, Mickleover FC, Derby, DE3 9FB.

Team News

Greg Halford and Harry Gardiner will be assessed, whilst Joe Oliver has returned to full training as he steps up his recovery.

What We're Saying

Following a brilliant second-half display, David Stockdale said: "When I say we are turning around with the culture and team spirit, we had everyone in and said a few words after the game and said a few truths.

"And I came in tonight and said I'm giving the lads a chance to review themselves and play for positions, that's what I said the other night.

"That was probably the most complete performance that we've done, we nullified what they had in the first half and then when we played and put our stuff together we were deadly."

David Stockdale's post-match assessment of Wednesday's 3-0 win away at Stockton Town

Opposition

Mickleover Sports were transferred to the NPL Premier Division for this season having played in the Southern League Premier Division Central for the previous two years.

Currently, they sit 11th in the league standings having won three, drawn three and lost three of their nine games this campaign.

Most recently they suffered a 4-0 defeat at home to Worksop Town.

Last Time We Met

The Spartans have won all of the last five meetings between the sides, four times in the league and once in the FA Cup.

Our most recent meeting was in January 2017 in a dominating away match, where Blyth won 7-1, as Sean Reid scored a hat trick.

Media Coverage

You can follow all of the action on Saturday afternoon via our social media platforms, unfortunately, there will be no BlythLive on Saturday.