Barwell vs Blyth Spartans – Match Preview

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION
Venue: Kirkby Road Sports Ground, Barwell, Leicester (LE9 8FQ)
Date: 18th October 2014
Kick Off: 15:00

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ADMISSION
£10 for Adults
£6 for Concessions
£2 for Under 12’s

GROUND DIRECTIONS:
– Follow the A1 southbound until you reach Junction 35, turn off towards Sheffiled M1
– At the roundabout, the third exit towards Sheffield M1
– Follow the M18 and merge back onto the A1
– At junction 22 on the M1, take the exit Leicester/Coalville
– At the roundabout, take the forth exit for Ashby/Coalville/Bardon
– 2 miles later take a left before the roundabout
– Continue up the road until it comes towards a left or right option, turn left
– Take the first right up Wood Road
– Continue up the road until you reach a village Nailstone
– At the junction, take a left onto Hinckley Road which you continue for 6 miles
– A small sign pointing towards Barwell will divert you left off Hinckley Road
– Continue up Stapleton Lane for into Barwell Town Centre and take a left up Kirkby Road
– Follow the road up for 0.3 miles and the ground should be on the right

TEAM NEWS
Away game number six is the long trip to Leicestershire to face current 16th placed Barwell at the Kirkby Sports Ground Stadium. On Monday night, a late Jonathyn Quinn equaliser against play off side Curzon Ashton saw Spartans continue thier unbeaten run extended to 7 games. Blyth have only ever played Barwell twice, both being last season affairs, the results ended 2-1 in Spartans’ favour and a hoped for repeat will be on the minds of the players and management.

Robbie Dale has been on top form this season and is currently Spartans’ top goalscorer in the league on five, closely followed by Dan Maguire, also on top form, with 4. With recent departures and recruitments, the back four has been forced to shuffle around and they have performed excellently, with Nathan Buddle at the heart. FA Cup hero Jarrett Rivers has taken off against Curzon early in the second half but will be hoping to start at the weekend.

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT
Jimmy Ginnelly – ex Atherstone Town and Shepshed Dynamo

DANGER MAN
Adam Castle – has scored 3 goals in the last 4 games, including 2 penalties

LAST TIME WE MET
Blyth Spartans 2-1 Barwell – http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=10508

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played – 2
Won – 2
Lost – 0
Drew – 0
Scored – 4
Conceded – 2

MUTUAL FRIENDS
Rikki Bains

OFFICIALS
Referee: Phillip Hardisty
Assistants: Matthew Perry and Jonathan Price

Posted by BSAFC Admin