EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION
Venue: Central Ground, Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands (B72 1NL)
Date: Saturday 5th March 2016
Kick Off: 15:00
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ADMISSION
£10 – Adults
£7 – Concession
TEAM NEWS
‘Legs Eleven’ – 11 games are remaining in the season and the battle is heating up at the top. Midweek saw Spartans battle amazingly well with only ten men for more than an hour to record a 2-0 win away at Mickleover Sports, and making our points total up to 78.
On Saturday we travel down to West Midlands to face Sutton Coldfield Town, whose Central Ground is carpeted with a 3G surface. What seemed one of the shocks of the season occurred when The Royals came up to Croft Park in October and took all three points, with a late winner through Zak Lilly.
Matthew Wade made a return at Mickleover Sports and midfield partner Damen Mullen may be available for selection again, after a spell on the sidelines. Dan Maguire made his first start of 2016 on Tuesday night, with Wilson Kneeshaw playing out wide, and Arran Wearmouth starting on the bench, after carrying a small knock. But that wasn’t to stop him coming on a scoring a late solidifying goal to make it 2-0.
Sutton Coldfield Town are currently mid table, realistically safe from relegation and unrealistic to reach a playoff spot. Nathan Buddle was given a straight red at Mickleover Sports but will be available selection at the weekend.
OPPOSITION MANAGER
Neil Tooth – Been in-charge of The Royals since September 2012.
DANGER MAN
Zak Lilly – Scored three goals in February
LAST TIME WE MET
Blyth Spartans 1-2 Sutton Coldfield Town – 12th October 2015
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played – 2
Won – 0
Lost – 2
Drew – 0
Scored – 1
Conceded – 5
MUTUAL FRIENDS
None Known
OFFICIALS
Referee: Danny Gratton
Assistants: Dragan Kuzmanovic and James Clements