VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH
Venue: New Bucks Head Stadium, Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2TU
Date: Saturday 2nd September
Kick Off: 3pm
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
ADMISSION
Adults – £14
Concessions – £10
TEAM NEWS
Blyth make the long journey to Telford on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways following their home reverse on Bank Holiday Monday.
Spartans were unfortunate to lose 2-0 against Harrogate Town on Monday as a goal in each half condemned Blyth to defeat. The game was bad tempered from the off with no fewer than 11 yellow cards and a straight red for Jack Vann.
Telford meanwhile responded to a disappointing 4-1 defeat at home to Bradford Park Avenue by claiming a comprehensive victory over Leamington. Anthony Dwyer grabbed a brace and a there was also a goal from Jordan Lussey as they won 3-0.
Spartans currently find themselves in 11th place with their hosts occupying 13th position but with the same number of victories.
RECENT FORM (League games)
AFC Telford United – LLWLW
Blyth Spartans – WWLWL
IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT
Rob Edwards – The former Wolves and Blackpool defender was appointed manager of the Bucks in June 2017. Edwards also made 15 appearances for the Welsh national side.
DANGER MAN
Marcus Dinanga – A familiar face to the Spartans players and fans. Dinanga had a hugely successful season whilst on loan at Matlock last season scoring 34 goals. This summer he signed on loan for Telford after extending his contract with Burton Albion.