Newcastle Benfield vs Blyth Spartans - Pre Season Friendly Preview
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Venue: Sam Smiths Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle (NE6 4NW)
Date: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Kick Off: 19:30
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
TEAM NEWS
Spartans will be facing their second Northern League team in the space of five days as we travel to Newcastle Benfield tonight. After a 5-2 victory over local rivals Ashington, the team will be looking to continue their progress towards to the start of season fixture at Barwell, only 25 days away.
Michael Richardson came on a scored a hat-trick in the second half at Woodhorn Lane on Friday night, he will be looking forward to coming up against opposition of a similar stature.
Sean Reid scored his first goal for Blyth on Friday, he will also be giving the home teams defence problems as he continues his growth with the club after joining from West Allotment Celtic.
Former striker Paul Brayson plays for the hosts and managed to bag himself a goal in their most recent pre season tie against Seaton Delaval, which Benfield won 6-1.
IN THE AWAY DUG OUT
Steve Bowey - Former York City and Queen of the South player
DANGER MAN
Paul Brayson - deadly finisher who is still playing well and scoring goals at the age of 37.
LAST TIME WE MET
Blyth Spartans 4-2 Newcastle Benfield - Saturday 3rd August 2013 - Pre Season Friendly
CURRENT MUTUAL FRIENDS
Tom Wade
Paul Baker
Paul Brayson
Damon Mullen