Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Matlock Town

Saturday, 28 January 2017

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE)

Date: Saturday 28

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January 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

Earlier in the season Adam McHugh produced a man of the match display as he at times single-handedly kept Matlock at bay and ensured Spartans travelled back from Derbyshire with a hard-earned point.

The Spartans made produced a resounding performance to overcome Mickleover Sports on Saturday by a scoreline of 7-1. A hat trick from Sean Reid, a double form Jordan Laidler and singles from Jarrett Rivers and Dan Maguire saw Spartans record their biggest league victory of the season. The Gladiators meanwhile suffered a 2-1 home reverse to Workington.

Blyth are on a scintillating run of form with 5 consecutive victories in 2017 and scoring 17 goals in the process and conceding 4 in the process. Matlock meanwhile have lost three of their last 5 in all competitions including a narrow defeat to Barrow in the FA Trophy.

Michael Liddle and Matty Pattison will hope to return to the squad for the visit on Saturday. The Spartans will otherwise have a full squad to choose from for the game.

RECENT FORM

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Matlock Town - WLLWL

IN THE AWAY DUGOUT

Craig Hopkins and Glenn Kirkwood ­-

The duo are well known to Gladiators fans having played for the club a decade ago. They've had three and half year stints in charge of Heanor Town and Mickleover Sports.

DANGER MAN

Marcus Dinanga -

The on-loan Burton forward scored his 19

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and 20

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goals of the season in all competitions against Barrow recently.

LAST TIME WE MET

Matlock Town 0 - 0 Blyth Spartans - Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division - Tuesday 11

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October 2016

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played: 16

Won: 7

Drew: 8

Lost: 1

Scored: 21

Conceded: 12

MUTUAL FRIENDS

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