Match Preview - Kidderminster Harriers v Blyth Spartans
Friday, 22 September 2017
VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH
Venue: Aggborough, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1NB
Date: Saturday 23
rd
September 2017
Kick Off: 3pm
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TEAM NEWS
Blyth make another long journey as they travel to Worcestershire to face Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday looking to continue their impressive league form.
The Spartans were defeated in the FA Cup on Saturday as they lost to Shaw Lane. The game was hanging in the balance until Shaw Lane grabbed a 96
th
minute winner. Paul Clayton put Shaw Lane ahead before Adam Wrightson equalised. Damien Reeves was able to bag the winner after a defensive mix-up.
Kidderminster Harriers were also in FA Cup action and won 4-2 at Depping Rangers to set up a tie against Newcastle Benfield. Andre Brown fired the Harriers ahead before a brace from Emmanuel Sonupe put them 3-0 up at the break. Andre Wright then grabbed the 4
th
in the second half either side of consolation efforts by Depping Rangers.
A win for the Spartans would put them potentially into 3
rd
position and only two points off the top of the table.
RECENT FORM (League games)
Kidderminster Harriers - DDWLW
Blyth Spartans - WWWWL
IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT
John Eustace
- Eustace was appointed manager of the Harriers in April 2016. In his first full season in charge he led the club into the playoffs. Best known as a player, Eustace appeared for Derby County and Watford amongst others.
DANGER MAN
Emmanuel Sonupe
- The lively 21 year old grabbed a brace against Depping to make it 6 goals for the season. Sonupe was signed following his release by Northampton Town.