Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Curzon Ashton

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

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

Date: Tuesday 24

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April

Kick Off: 7.45pm

ADMISSION

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

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

TEAM NEWS

OnTuesday, the Spartans face their fourth home game in a week when Curzon Ashton make the trip to Northumberland.

Blyth suffered an unlucky defeat to Stockport County on Saturday going down 1-0 to Jimmy Ball's strike in added time at the end of the first half. Despite the game being one way traffic in the second half Blyth couldn't find a deserved equaliser.

Curzon Ashton were in action on Saturday and sealed their place in the Vanarama National League North for next season with a workmanlike performance against playoff hopefuls Spennymoor Town. Joe Guest scored the only goal of the game nodding home Ben Mckenna's cross.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - LLLWL

Curzon Ashton - LWDDW

IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT

John Flanagan -

Previously in charge of Mossley and Woodley Sports, Flanagan has guided the Nash to two promotions and 2-cup finals. He is into his 6

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season at the Tameside Stadium.

DANGER MAN

Joe Guest -

Guest joined Curzon halfway through the 2014/15 season and is a combative midfielder. Guest won the manager's player of the season award for his performances last season.

LAST TIME WE MET

Saturday 26

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August 2017 - Curzon Ashton 0 - 3 Blyth Spartans - Vanarama National League North