Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Corby Town

Friday, 24 February 2017

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE)

Date: Saturday February 25 2017

Kick Off: 3pm

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ADMISSION

£10 - Adults (+1 under 10 free with every paying adult)

£5 - Concessions

£1 Extra - Entry to Port of Blyth Stand

TEAM NEWS

Blyth Spartans go in search of an 11th straight league victory - as they face relegation-threatened Corby Town on Saturday. Corby are one of only five teams to have inflicted an Evo-Stik Premier League defeat on Spartans this season - as the Steelmen recorded a 4-3 success back in September.

Alun Armstrong's side made progress in the Northumberland Senior Cup midweek after seeing off a spirited Blyth Town. A brace from Dan Maguire and single efforts from Ryan Hutchinson, Sean Reid and Adam Wrightson saw Spartans record a 5-2 victory.

Corby have been in resurgent form recently, with four wins from their last five games - as they look to pull further away from the relegation zone. The Steelmen produced a stirring performance to grab a point at promotion-chasing Nantwich Town last weekend.

Armstrong made six changes for the tie midweek and the players who were rested may be recalled for the game on Saturday.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - WWWWW

Corby Town - DWWWW

IN THE AWAY DUGOUT

Gary Mills -

Player/manager who has been in charge of the Steelmen since October 2016, following an unsuccessful managerial spell at Rugby Town.

DANGER MAN

Stefan Moore

- Capped by the England U16, U17 and U19 sides, Moore is currently on loan with the Steelmen from Solihull Moors.

LAST TIME WE MET

Corby Town 4-3 Blyth Spartans - Evo-Stik Northern Premier League - Saturday September 24 2016

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 7

Won - 1

Drew - 1

Lost - 5

Scored - 12

Conceded - 20