Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Southport

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

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

Date: Thursday 19

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April 2018

Kick Off: 7.45pm

ADMISSION

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

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

TEAM NEWS

It is a quick turnaround for the Spartans as they welcome Southport to Croft Park on Thursday evening.

Blyth were in action on Tuesday and were disappointing as they lost 1-0 to AFC Telford United. The visitors have virtually secured their status in the Vanarama National League North with the points.

In a game of few chances, it was the Bucks who took theirs. A throw into the box found Marcus Dinanga and the forward was able to turn before rolling an effort into the far corner of the net.

Southport were also in action on Tuesday evening. They went down 1-0 at home to Salford City. The Ammies, scored the only goal of the game in the 67

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minute through Thomas Walker.

RECENT FORM

Blyth Spartans - LLLLL

Southport - LLLLL

IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT

Kevin Davies

- This is his first job in management after taking the reigns of Southport boss in October 2017.

DANGER MAN

Jason Gilchrist

- The striker joined from FC United of Manchester in November 2017 for a club record fee and has certainly hit the ground running as he has netted 13 goals from 14 appearances. As a youngster, he came through the academy at Manchester City.

LAST TIME WE MET

Saturday 18th November - Southport 0 - 3 Blyth Spartans - Vanarama National League North