TECHFLOW GROUP NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP
Venue: Craik Park, Morpeth Common, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2YX
Date: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Kick Off: 7.30pm
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
ADMISSION
Adults: £6
Concessions: £3
TEAM NEWS
Blyth make the short trip to Morpeth on Wednesday night looking to secure their place in the Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup Final.
The Spartans reached the semi-final stage as they triumphed against Bedlington Terriers in the previous round. Jordan Laidler put Blyth ahead when his curling effort deceived the ‘keeper. Greg Rutherford grabbed a brace in-between a fantastic free-kick from Robbie Dale as it finished 4-0.
Morpeth saw off the challenge of North Shields to progress to this stage. Keith Graydon, Liam Henderson and Michael Turner grabbed the goals for the Highwaymen.
Both sides are on contrasting runs of form with Spartans having taken 4 points from their last 5 games whilst, the Highwaymen have taken a maximum return of 15 points from their last 5.
RECENT FORM
Morpeth Town – WWWWW
Blyth Spartans – WLDLL
IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT
Nick Gray & Dave Malone – Gray was manager when guiding the club to FA Vase success at Wembley in 2016 and last season’s 2nd place finish. Malone was brought to the club in 2014 to work alongside Gray and played a major part in the FA Vase triumph and the form of the club last season and this.
DANGER MAN
Liam Henderson – Prolific centre forward who joined the club from Spennymoor Town. Last season’s top-scorer with 27 and leading the charts again this season.
LAST TIME WE MET
Tuesday 25th July – Blyth Spartans 2 – 3 Morpeth Town – Pre Season Friendly