Buxton vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: The Silverlands, Buxton (SK17 6QH)
Date: Saturday 14th February 2015
Kick Off: 15:00

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ADMISSION

£9 - Adults
£6 - Concessions
£2- Under 14 without adult
FREE - Under 14 with adult

TEAM NEWS

After Tuesday's close battle with bogey side Frickley Athletic, a trip to play off chasing Buxton is next on the cards. Blyth overtook Rushall midweek to continue the climb up the table but picking up points against the sides higher than ourselves is the main focus for Tom and the boys. Though Buxton have not won a home game since Boxing Day, they are currently sat fourth and one point off second placed Workington. They also boast the league's top goalscorer in Liam Hardy, who has 18 to his name. A tough test for Blyth. Last season the game at Silverlands ended with a 2-1 home win.

Stephen Turnbull, Michael Richardson and new signing Craig Lynch made appearances from the bench on Tuesday night, and the three of them will be hoping for a starting place. Robbie Dale scored his 9 league goal from the spot against Frickley and almost clinched his 10th but for a penalty save. He will be looking to get their before joint top scorer Dan Maguire, who also came close at Croft Park.

DIRECTIONS

- Head south on the A1, following signs for London/Leeds/Manchester
- At junction 37, turn off the A1 signs for Barnsley and Manchester
- At the roundabout top of the slip road, take the 3rd exit onto the A628
- Next roundabout take the third exit again
- Continuing over 3 roundabouts, come to the fourth and take the 1st exit
- Drive 5.2 miles and over 1 roundabouts, turn right up Thurlstone Road
- After 11.5 miles and driving over turn off the A628 and keep left onto the B6105
- 5 miles ahead continue onto the A624 (Victoria Street)
- 7.8 miles later, take a right onto Hayfield Road and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit
- Go over another roundabout then come to another and take the 3rd exit onto the A6
- Follow the road for 5.6 miles until you come to a roundabout and take the 1st exit
- At the following roundabout, take the third exit up Dale Road (B5059)
- 0.2 miles ahead, take a slight right into Peveril Road
- Take a left up Clifton Road and the ground will be on your right

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Martin McIntosh - Ex Hamilton, Stockport, Rotherham and Huddersfield player who has been in charge of Buxton since February 2012, guiding them to 13th in the league last season.

DANGER MAN

Liam Hardy- The leagues top goalscorer on 18 goals

LAST TIME WE MET

Blyth Spartans 0-1 Buxton - Saturday 6th September 2014

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=11428

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 12
Won - 3
Lost - 6
Drew - 3

Scored - 15
Conceded - 12

MUTUAL FRIENDS

Jason Bradley

OFFICIALS

Referee: Barry Lamb
Assistants: Paul Connett and Tom Danaher