Grantham Town vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview
Friday, 19 December 2014
EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION
Venue: The South Kesteven Sports Stadium (NG31 7XQ)
Date: Saturday 20th December 2014
Kick Off: 15:00
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
Spartans MatchDay Live
ADMISSION
£10.00 for Adults
£6.00 for Concessions
£2.00 for Under 16's
DIRECTIONS
- Head Southbound down the A1
- Take the A607 turn off for Grantham
- At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Swingbridge Road
- Following roundabout, take 1st exit onto Trent Road
- Following roundabout, take 2nd exit to the ground
TEAM NEWS
Spartans will not have played a competitive game for 11 days when they face Grantham Town on Saturday, which could benefit the team a chance for fitness and knocks to be treated and repaired. Last season's trip to the Gingerbreads was a more than forgettable affair, with the home side coming out 4-2 winners at the South esteven Sports Stadium. They have continued this season with a strong home record so Spartans will require to be on top form, which we currently are.
Dan Maguire missed the last game against Trafford a week past Tuesday after picking up a slight knock in the warm up. He should return. Tom Wade will have the majority of his squad to pick from for the tie, which with victory could see Blyth move up to 16th in the Evo- Stik Premier Division. The opening game of the season was the reverse fixture at Croft Park, the result ended with a 2-1 win for Spartans, goals from Dan Maguire and Paul Robinson.
OPPOSITION MANAGER
Wayne Hallcro & Adam Stevens - joint pair have been in control at Grantham for two games, recording a win and a defeat.
DANGER MAN
Daniel Cockerline - Scored 2 in the 4-2 win over title chasing Curzon Ashton.
LAST TIME WE MET
Blyth Spartans 2-1 Grantham Town - Saturday 13th August 2014
http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=11310
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played - 11
Won - 6
Lost - 2
Drew - 3
Scored - 20
Conceded - 15
MUTUAL FRIENDS
None Known
OFFICIALS
Referee: Neil Guest
Assistants: Martin Chester and Hedlingham