Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v AFC Telford United

Monday, 18 December 2017

BUILDBASE FA TROPHY - 1

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ROUND

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE

Date: Tuesday 19

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December

Kick Off: 7.45pm

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Blyth Spartans will look to secure a place in the 2

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round of the Buildbase FA Trophy on Tuesday evening as they play host to AFC Telford United. It will be the second meeting of the sides following the 3-2 victory for Spartans back in September.

Spartans were last in action in the Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup as they dispatched Bedlington Terriers by a 4-0 scoreline. Jordan Laidler opened the scoring before a brace from Greg Rutherford and another effort from Robbie Dale sealed the win.

AFC Telford United have had even longer to wait to play a game as their last fixture fell on Saturday 25

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November. A 4-2 victory was recorded over Droylsden in the previous round of the FA Trophy. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake grabbed a brace in the first half before John Marsden and Marcus Dinanga grabbed a goal in the second half.

It is worth noting that the game must be concluded on Tuesday evening with extra time and penalties if required. The winners will play host to Bromley.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - LWWLW

AFC Telford United - LLLWW

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

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake -

The former Manchester United trainee joined the Bucks in November as a free agent. Leading scorer in the Championship in successive seasons, Ebanks - Blake fired Wolverhampton Wanderers to promotion in 2009.