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
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
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