Whitby Town(a) Match Preview

Saturday saw Spartans brought back down to earth as league title favourites Hednesford Town came away from Croft Park with a 2-1 win but now Tommy Cassidy's side head to his former club Whitby Town tomorrow in the second game of their bank holiday weekend double header.

Midfielder Tom Berj missed the home defeat to Hednesford and is doubtful for the trip to the Turnbull Ground but is hopeful to be back for Saturday's home fixture against Marine. Defender Carl Jones was back on the bench on Saturday and will be challenging for a starting lineup place whilst news is awaited on the fitness of Lee Mason.

Whitby Town have had a tough start to the new campaign and are still awaiting their first point but have played three strong sides losing their latest fixture on Saturday away to Buxton. A number of former Spartans lie in wait to face Cassidy's side with Michael Tait, Graeme Armstrong, Alex White and Liam O'Mahoney all in the home side's squad.

Venue Information:

Whitby Town Football Club
The Turnbull Ground
Upgang Lane
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 3HZ

Weather Info:

Sunny spells but with a strong chance of rain

Match info

Last time out:

Sat 26th August ESNPL: Blyth Spartans (Airey) 1-2 Hednesford Town

Sat 26th August ESNPL: Buxton 2-1 Whitby Town (Mulligan)

Previous Meeting:

Sat 15th October 2011: FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Whitby Town (Faichney) 1-2 Blyth Spartans (Tait, Emms)

Odds Checker

Match Odds:

Whitby Town 8/5, Draw 12/5, Blyth Spartans 5/4(Coral)

League Title Odds:

Whitby Town 150/1, Blyth Spartans 25/1 (Bet 365)

Match Day: Spartans on this day

27 August 1927 North Eastern League: Jarrow H 2-0 Richardson, Ferguson
27 August 1932 North Eastern League: Gateshead Reserves H 3-1 Bunch, Watson, M Young
27 August 1934 North Eastern League: Jarrow A 0-2
27 August 1938 North Eastern League: Throckley Welfare H 2-0 Morton, Readman
27 August 1947 North Eastern League: North Shields H 1-1 Hall
27 August 1949 North Eastern League: Annfield Plain H 6-1 Luke 3, Farrington 2, Hawkins
27 August 1952 North Eastern League: Workington Reserves H 5-0 Fenwick 4, Luke
27 August 1955 North Eastern League: Middlesbrough Reserves A 0-10
27 August 1960 NCLC: Stockton A 1-1 Jobson
27 August 1962 North Eastern League: North Shields A 2-1 Robson, A Smith
27 August 1966 Northern League: Penrith A 3-1 Orrick, Alder 2
27 August 1969 Northern League: Ferryhill Athletic H 5-1 A Young 2, Slane, Alder, Lister
27 August 1977 Northern League: Bishop Auckland H 2-0 R Carney 2
27 August 1980 Northern League: Durham City A 2-1 Boylan, Hogan
27 August 1983 CIC Final: Norton & Stockton Ancients H 5-1 Hart 4, McFadden
27 August 1985 Northern League Division 1: Consett H 2-0 Buchanan, Harmison
27 August 1988 Northern League Division 1: Seaham Red Star H 2-0 Howie, Pyle
27 August 1991 Northern League Division 1: Murton H 2-0 Peattie, Bond
27 August 1994 Northern Premier League Division 1: Netherfield A 1-1 Peattie
27 August 2001 NPL Premier Division: Bishop Auckland H 2-1 C Pepper, Skelton
27 August 2005 NPL Premier Division: Ashton United H 2-0 S Bell, A Gildea 
27 August 2007 Conference North: Workington A 0-2
27 August 2011 Conference North: Gainsborough Trinity A 0-2