Blyth Spartans vs Darlington 1883 - Match Preview
Monday, 28 December 2015
EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION
Venue: Croft Park, Blyth, Northumberland (NE24 3JE)
Date: Monday 28th December 2015
Kick Off: 15:00
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
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ADMISSION
£10- Adults
£5 - Concession
TEAM NEWS
After the postponement of our game at Workington on Boxing Day, we move forward to the next important fixture, in the tie which see's Spartans welcome Darlington 1883 visit Croft Park.
With the weather conditions improving, the chances of the game going ahead are more in likely than being called off.
Fabian Otte may be unavailable as he has returned back to Germany for family reasons, Adam McHugh will be waiting to get the call to fill in. Sean Reid and Robbie Dale will hope continue their fine recent form as Blyth look to prevent Darlington from leaving Croft Park with a league double.
OPPOSITION MANAGER
Martin Grey - Has been in charge of the club since 2012. Gained promotion to the Evo-Stik Premier Division last season, via the play offs.
DANGER MAN
Lee Gaskell - Recently scored a hat-rick at Hyde in the league, signed from Ramsbottom United during the season.
LAST TIME WE MET
Blyth Spartans 1-2 Darlington 1883 - Tuesday 10th November 2015 (Integro Doodson League Cup)
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played - 5
Won - 1
Lost - 3
Drew - 1
Scored - 6
Conceded - 9
MUTUAL FRIENDS
Mark Bell
Gary Brown
Alan White
Harry Dunn
Craig Turns
Chris Emms
Shaun Reay
Jack Norton
Stephen Harrison
Carl Jones
Paul Robinson
Graeme Armstrong
OFFICIALS
Referee: Matthew Dicicco
Assistants: Derric Wade and Adam Herczeg