Matlock Town(a) Match Preview

After safely progressing to the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with the 1-0 win over Garforth Town, Spartans return to League duty tomorrow when they make the trip to Matlock Town.

Tommy Cassidy will be hopeful of having a fully fit squad after both Tom Berj and Jordon Mellish(pictured above) made successful returns from injury during the cup win at Croft Park. New signing Neal Hooks was cup-tied last Saturday but will be back in the squad for the trip to Derbyshire.

Matlock Town were beaten in the cup during the week as local rivals Belper took them to a replay and then beat them 3-0. Their Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign has seen them win two of their six games, both against Frickley but lost the other four without scoring in each defeat.

Venue Info:

The Geoquip Stadium
Matlock Town FC
Causeway Lane
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AR

Weather Info:

Warm, sunny but cloudy in patches

Match info

Last time out:

Tues 11th Sept FA Cup 1st Qual Rd: Belper 3-0 Matlock Town

Saturday 8th Sept FA Cup 1st Qual Rd: Blyth Spartans(Airey) 1-0 Matlock Town

Previous Meeting:

25th April 2006 Northern Premier League: Matlock Town 0-1 Blyth Spartans(Dale)

Odds Checker

Match Odds:

Matlock Town 7/4, Draw 5/2, Blyth Spartans 11/10(Coral)

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