Ilkeston FC vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: New Manor Ground, Ilkeston (DE7 8JF)
Date: Monday 26th January 2015
Kick Off: 19:45

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ADMISSION

£9.00 for Adults (16+)
£5.00 for Concessions
£1.00 for Under 16's

TEAM NEWS

Just 2 days after our hard fought 2-1 win over Curzon Ashton at Croft Park, Blyth make the travel down to Ilkeston, another play off contender, looking for our 3rd consecutive win. With the news of Jarrett Rivers failing to agree personal terms with Cambridge United, he will return to the squad fold. New signing Michael Richardson came off the bench to score the winner on Saturday, he will be hoping for another start in Tom's side.

Ilkeston are in a similar position with Blyth, having multiple games in hand on the teams around them, yet are placed 3rd in the league standings. Currently 2nd favourites to win the league at most bookmakers, Ilkeston are on good form, currently 16 games unbeaten but Spartans are a strong side and will be a test for the Robins. A win for Blyth could see us move up 1 position and move to within 11 points of the last play off spot.

DIRECTIONS

- Head down the A1 (southbound) until you reach Junction 35, the exit for Sheffield/M1/Scunthorpe/M180
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M18 ramp to Sheffield/M1
- Take the A610 exit towards Nottingham
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for the A610
- 2 miles later take the A6096 exit toward Ilkeston/Eastwood
- Go through one roundabout then at the following, take the first exit onto Gin Close Way
- Turn right onto Newtons Lane
- Continue onto Awsworth Road
- Ground is on the left

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Kevin Wilson - Ex Northern Ireland international, been incharge since the club re-formed in 2010.

DANGER MAN

Robert Duffy - Ilkeston's top goalscorer in the league with 16 goals

LAST TIME WE MET

Ilkeston FC 0-1 Blyth Spartans - Saturday 22nd March 2014

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=10843

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 15
Won - 11
Lost - 2
Drew - 2

Scored - 29
Conceded - 14

MUTUAL FRIENDS

Neal Hooks
Dan Lowson
Alex White
Rikki Bains
Greg Pearson

OFFICIALS

Referee: Paul Thompson
Assistants: Jamie O'Connor and Scott Mason