Ashton United vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Hurst Cross Stadium (OL6 8DY)
Date: Tuesday 19th August 2014
Kick Off: 19:45

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ADMISSION

£10 - Adults
£6 - Concession
FREE - Under 14 with paying adult

DIRECTIONS

- Head soundbound on the A1 and take the junction 42 exit for 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

Spartans are currently sitting in 3rd position on the leader board after the first fixture and will be hoping be staying in a similar position after the first away fixture of the season, a trip to play off finalists Ashton United. Last season's trip to Manchester saw a late Ashton equaliser stop Spartans making a league double. The game ended 3-3.

In that game, Aaron Wearmouth scored a 86th minute goal, to put Blyth ahead and after Saturday's performance against Grantham, he'll be hoping to repeat his recent form into the following game and contribute to Spartans' strike force. Dan Maguire will be hoping to continue his goal scoring ways, after already getting off the mark on Saturday with what could be a contender for goal of the season.

Centre back Danny Parker will be back from his suspension and will hope to fit in alongside Nathan Buddle in the defence. Blyth are still awaiting the International Clearance for Samuel Perez but he could feature in the close future.

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Paul Phillips & Steve Halford - The player/managers managed to lead Ashton to the play off finals last season but to fall against AFC Fylde at the last hurdle.

DANGER MAN

Martin Pilkington - Ashton's top goalscorer last campaign, including 1 in last years 3-3 tie at the Hurst Cross Stadium.

LAST TIME WE MET

Ashton United 3-3 Blyth Spartans - Saturday 18th January 2014

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=10563

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 14
Won - 9
Lost - 4
Drew - 1

Scored - 32
Conceded - 20

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OFFICIALS

Referee: Martin Woods
Assistants: Michael Barlow and Matthew Scholes