VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH
Venue: The Gainsborough Martin & Co Arena, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2QW
Date: Tuesday August 15
Kick Off: 7.45pm
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ADMISSION
Adults – £12
Concessions – £8
Children U16 – £4
TEAM NEWS
Spartans travel to Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday evening buoyed by the display – and the result – against Tamworth on Saturday.
Blyth recorded a 4-2 victory over the Lambs – as they recovered from falling behind to a Reece Styche effort. Ryan Hutchinson pulled Blyth level, before Dan Maguire and Jarrett Rivers put them in control. Styche pulled a goal back from the penalty spot, before Blyth restored their two goal lead with Hopson’s penalty.
Our hosts on Tuesday evening suffered defeat in their opening two games as well, going down to Leamington on the opening day of the season. This was followed up by a defeat by the odd goal in seven at Darlington. However, Trinity opened their account on Saturday with an impressive victory over Nuneaton, where the only goal of the game came from Michael Jacklin.
Both sides will be looking to pick up their second set of points of the season in this eagerly anticipated clash.
RECENT FORM (League games)
Gainsborough Trinity – DLLLW
Blyth Spartans – WWLLW
IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT
Dave Frecklington – Appointed by the club in February, he successfully guided The Holy Blues to safety on the final day of the season and was rewarded with a two-year contract. He was previously at Spalding United and Lincoln United.
DANGER MAN
Ashley Worsfold – The striker was the leading scorer for Trinity last season and has scored twice already this season as well. Previously at Buxton and Alfreton, Worsfold has an impressive strike rate.
LAST TIME WE MET
Saturday August 27 2011 – Gainsborough Trinity 2-0 Blyth Spartans – Blue Square North
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played – 40
Won – 12
Drew – 14
Lost – 14
Scored – 42
Conceded – 65