Preview | Curzon Ashton (h) | National League North | 22/23

By Ben Lightfoot

Blyth Spartans host Curzon Ashton at Croft Park as Blyth continues to battle for survival.

It was a day of frustration for Spartans in their last outing as they drew 0-0 with North East rivals Darlington at Croft Park, despite twice hitting the woodwork.

Ticket Information

• Tickets can be purchased in advance via our online system here.
• If you do not have online access, you can purchase your ticket by ringing the club office on 01670 352373 and paying with a debit or credit card. Your ticket can then be collected from the social club on match day.
• We will operate a cash turnstile. However, we strongly encourage you to purchase your ticket in advance.
• Tickets purchased in advance must be printed or stored on your phone. Without proof of ticket, you will not be permitted into Croft Park.
• Advanced tickets can be bought up until 2pm on a matchday.
• Should you wish to sit in the Port of Blyth Stand, you should purchase in advance.

CLUBHOUSE
The Clubhouse will be open from 12pm where we'll be showing Aston Villa vs Newcastle (12:30 KO).

Team News

There are no new injury concerns however Finn Cousin-Dawson will be suspended after his red card against Darlington.

Opposition

Curzon Ashton currently sits 11th in the National League North on 60 points, four points off the playoff places.

In their last match, they beat Spennymoor 1-0 after a Tom Peers penalty after 38 minutes sealed a victory for The Nash.

What We're Saying

Speaking after last Friday's game, Graham Fenton said, "It was decent to a point. I thought we competed really well and showed good intensity for a lot of the game.

"But we just couldn't get it over the line unfortunately, we had two one-on-ones with the keeper and hit the bar twice.

"Our decision making wasn't as good as we'd hoped, so it wasn't even the quality today, it was the decision making and being able to pick that pass to give us that goal and get ahead."

What They're Saying

Following a win against Spennymoor, Adam Lakeland said: "Resolute, gritty, we defended incredibly well in that second half and we were made to.

"The opportunities I felt they did have were all from distance and Chris [Renshaw] was equal to them, there was a couple that stood out, one down to his left, another down to his right where he pushed a good hand on it to get it out wide to safety.

"Outside of that I don't think for the amount of playing territory they had, especially in that second half, I don't think they bombarded the goal by any stretch."

Last Time We Met

At the Tameside stadium in November, Blyth beat Curzon Ashton 2-0 after Will McGowan scored twice and Curzon's Craig Hobson saw red.

At Croft Park last season, Blyth won 1-0 after an early goal from Lewis McNall in the 16th minute.

Media Coverage

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