Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Bradford Park Avenue

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

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

Date: Saturday 17

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February 2018

Kick Off: 3pm

ADMISSION

Adults: £12 - £2 for seat in Port of Blyth Stand.

Concessions: £6 - £2 for seat in Port of Blyth Stand.

TEAM NEWS

On Saturday, the Spartans welcome Bradford Park Avenue to Croft Park, looking to extend their winning run to three games.

Blyth were in action on Tuesday evening and a sublime Robbie Dale hat trick gave the Spartans all three points at Tamworth. Dale opened the scoring in the first half when his header from the edge of the area beat Jack Stevens. Dale then doubled his own tally in the second half with a fantastic free kick before adding a third in added time. Peter Jameson made several noteworthy saves to ensure Blyth won 3-0.

Bradford had the week off but were in action last weekend as they entertained Darlington. The Quakers left the Horsfall Stadium with all three points though as David Syers slotted home in the second half. Steven Thompson saw red in the closing stages for the visitors but Darlington hung on for the points.

A victory for Blyth on Saturday could see them leapfrog Kidderminster Harriers and into 4

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place in the table. Avenue though will be looking to close the gap on the final playoff spot with three points.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - LLLWW

Bradford Park Avenue - LLDWL

IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT

Mark Bower -

Mark was appointed manager in September 2016, securing safety for Avenue at the end of the season. Previously in charge at Guiseley, similar miracles occurred as he guided them to promotion to National League and then avoided relegation.

DANGER MAN

Adam Boyes

- The front man was signed in the summer of 2017 following his release from Guiseley. Boyes netted 101 goals in 337 appearances at Guiseley and links up again with Mark Bower.

LAST TIME WE MET

Saturday 4

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November 2017 - Bradford Park Avenue 4 - 1 Blyth Spartans - Vanarama National League North