Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Halesowen Town

Saturday, 8 April 2017

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE)

Date: Saturday 8

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April

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 host Halesowen on Saturday looking to extend their winning run to 4 games. The last time the two sides met was back in November when Spartans won a topsy-turvy game 4-3 in the Buildabase FA Trophy. Nathan Buddle and Daniel Maguire scored in the first half before a late brace from Matty Pattison.

On Tuesday evening, Spartans recorded a valuable victory at Rushall Olympic thanks to a fine goal from Daniel Maguire. Our visitors won 2-1 at Hednesford Town as goals from Bragoli and Charlton secured the points at Keys Park.

The Yeltz are currently in 17

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position with 49 points and knowing that they need to pick up a couple of more wins to be mathematically secure. Blyth meanwhile know that a victory will seal the championship and promotion back the Vanarama National League North.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - WDWWW

Halesowen Town - WDLWW

IN THE AWAY DUGOUT

John Hill -

The former Tipton Town boss has been in charge of the Yeltz since September 2012.

DANGER MAN

Jay Denny

- Captain of the club and has made well over 200 appearances for the club. Denny rejoined the club in the summer of 2015 after leaving AFC Telford. He has made international appearances at U17 and U20 level for the United States.

LAST TIME WE MET

Blyth Spartans 4 - 3 Halesowen Town - Buildabase FA Trophy - Saturday 12

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November 2016

RECENT RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 8

Won - 5

Drew - 1

Lost - 2

Scored - 15

Conceded - 9