Ashton United vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

Thursday, 16 January 2014

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA
Chartered Management Accountant

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Hurst Cross Stadium (OL6 8DY)
Date: 18th January 2014
Kick Off: 15:00

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ADMISSION

£9.00 for Adults
£6.00 for Concessions

DIRECTIONS

- Head soundbound on the A1 and take the junction 42 exit towards Manchester/Bradford
- At junction 22, take the A672 exit to Saddlesworth
- Turn left onto the A672
- 6.6 miles later, take a slight right onto Huddersfield Road (A62)
- 0.4 miles later, turn left onto Cross Street (B6194)
- 0.7 miles later, take a left onto Abbey Hills Road (B6194)
- 2.8 miles later, turn right onto Kings Road
- Take the 2nd right onto Andrew Street
- Turn left onto Surrey Street - ground on the right

TEAM NEWS

After Blyth's 6-2 demolition of Stafford Rangers on Saturday, its back to away duty as Tom Wade and his squad travel to what was the 2nd most inform team in Europe a couple of weeks ago in the shape of Ashton United. In what is going to be a vital fixture for both clubs, as they push for play off positions, Spartans will be hoping they can continue their good form.

Paul Robinson continues to be suspended but Craig Hubbard should be back in contention after his suspension. Ash Davis is still going to be side-lined for a while yet as he recovers from a leg injury. Dan Maguire will be looking to add more goals to his tally after notching a 16 minute hat-rick at Croft Park on Saturday.

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Paul Phillips/Steve Halford - The due were appointed in the summer. Phillips is a player/manager and is well known for his time at Droyslden and other Conference level sides such as Stalybridge and started off at Manchester United.

DANGER MAN

Martin Pilkington - 15 league goals this season, including a recent hat-rick against Droylsden.

LAST TIME WE MET

Blyth Spartans 2-1 Ashton United - 17th September 2013

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=10090

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 13
Won - 9
Lost - 4
Drew - 0

Scored - 29
Conceded - 17

MUTUAL FRIENDS

Greg Pearson

OFFICIALS

Referee: Ollie Yates
Assistants: Kevin Allsop & Mark Malone