Match Preview | Stafford Rangers v Blyth Spartans

Friday, 31 March 2017

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Marston Road, Astonfields Road, Stafford, ST16 3UF

Date: Saturday 1

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Kick Off: 3pm

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ADMISSION

£10 - Adults

£7 - Concessions (Senior Citizens, Armed Forces and Students 18-21 in Full Time Education - Proof will be required).

TEAM NEWS

Blyth face Stafford Rangers on Saturday as they look to secure maximum points to take another giant step towards the league title. Rangers grabbed a point earlier in the season after falling behind to a Luke Armstrong brace.

Spartans have had a week off following their dramatic victory over Rushall Olympic on Saturday afternoon. David McTiernan nodded in his first goal for the club before Jarrett Rivers grabbed the winner in the 4

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minute of added time at the end of the game after Stan Mugisha had equalised in the 91

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minute.

Stafford meanwhile approach the game in 15

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position but knowing that they are safe from relegation and extremely unlikely of being able to make the playoffs. On Tuesday evening, they drew 2-2 at Whitby Town as Brian Barton and Kieran Martin scored.

Blyth approach this game knowing that 10 points from their remaining 7 games in order to mathematically secure the title and promotion.

RECENT FORM

Stafford Rangers - WDWWD

Blyth Spartans - WDWDW

IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT

Neil Kitching

- Formerly manager with Rushall Olympic, Neil is into his third season at Martson Road and has guided the club into the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League.

DANGER MAN

Alex Reid

- The striker joined the club on the eve of the current season following his release form Worcester City. Has experience in higher leagues with Port Vale and Lincoln City amongst others.

LAST TIME WE MET

Blyth Spartans 2 - 2 Stafford Rangers - Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division - Saturday 19

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November 2016

RECENT RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 11

Won - 6

Drew - 3

Lost - 2

Scored - 18

Conceded - 13