Match Preview | AFC Telford United v Blyth Spartans

Friday, 1 September 2017

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

Venue: New Bucks Head Stadium, Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2TU

Date: Saturday 2

nd

September

Kick Off: 3pm

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ADMISSION

Adults - £14

Concessions - £10

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Blyth make the long journey to Telford on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways following their home reverse on Bank Holiday Monday.

Spartans were unfortunate to lose 2-0 against Harrogate Town on Monday as a goal in each half condemned Blyth to defeat. The game was bad tempered from the off with no fewer than 11 yellow cards and a straight red for Jack Vann.

Telford meanwhile responded to a disappointing 4-1 defeat at home to Bradford Park Avenue by claiming a comprehensive victory over Leamington. Anthony Dwyer grabbed a brace and a there was also a goal from Jordan Lussey as they won 3-0.

Spartans currently find themselves in 11

th

place with their hosts occupying 13

th

position but with the same number of victories.

RECENT FORM (League games)

AFC Telford United - LLWLW

Blyth Spartans - WWLWL

IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT

Rob Edwards -

The former Wolves and Blackpool defender was appointed manager of the Bucks in June 2017. Edwards also made 15 appearances for the Welsh national side.

DANGER MAN

Marcus Dinanga -

A familiar face to the Spartans players and fans. Dinanga had a hugely successful season whilst on loan at Matlock last season scoring 34 goals. This summer he signed on loan for Telford after extending his contract with Burton Albion.