Matlock Town vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Autoworld Arena, Matlock (DE4 3AR)
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2014
Kick Off: 15:00

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ADMISSION

£9 - Adults
£5.50 - Concession
£2 - under 15's with a paying adult

TEAM NEWS

With a win and a defeat collected so far in the campaign of 2014/15, Wade and the boys will be looking to bounce back from mid weeks misfortune at Ashton United, with a trip to Derbyshire to face Matlock Town. Last seasons visit saw Blyth snatch a late equaliser through Ash Davis on the 85th minute. Blyth will be hoping for a better result as they aim to improve last seasons results on the road.

Tuesday night saw Danny Parker back in the squad from suspension but Matthew Wade was taken off with ankle and knee injuries, will most likely miss the match, with father and manager Tom Wade stating the central midfielder could be out for several weeks. Neal Hooks has been on holiday but could possibly be available to fit in the central midfield role. Spartans are awaiting the International clearance of Samuel Perez.

DIRECTIONS

- Head down the A1 Southbound
- At junction 38, take the M18 turn off at Sheffield/Scunthorpe
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M18 ramp towards Sheffield (M1)
- Merge onto the M1
- Take junction 29, take the exit towards Mansfield/Matlock/Chesterfield
- At roundabout take the fifth exit onto A617
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A61)
- 0.6 miles later turn right onto St. Augustines Road
- At roundabout, take 2nd exit up Whitecotes Lane
- Continue onto Matlock Road (A632)
- 7.6 miles later take a right up Steep Turnpike
- At the roundabout take the 1st exit - ground is on the left.

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Mark Atkins - Ex Scunthorpe, Blackburn, Wolves, Doncaster, Shrewsbury and Harrogate player. He has been in charge of Matlock Town since 2008

DANGER MAN

Daniel Holland - Was a threat last season and has already scored from the spot this season for The Gladiators.

LAST TIME WE MET

Matlock Town 1-1 Blyth Spartans - Tuesday 1st April 2014

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=10868

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 11
Won - 5
Lost - 1
Drew - 5

Scored - 17
Conceded - 11

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OFFICIALS

Referee: Barry Lamb
Assistants: Darren Brown and Scott Wilson