FA CUP 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Venue: The Brewery Field, Spennymoor, DL16 6JN
Date: Saturday 12th September 2015
Kick Off: 15:00
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ADMISSION
£8 for Adults
£5 for Concessions
GROUND DIRECTIONS:
– Head southbound through the tyne tunnel
– Take the A19 down to the A690 for Sunderland/Durham/A1
– Merge onto A1 and turn off at Junction 61 for Spennymoor
– 3rd exit at roundabout
– 2nd exit at next roundabout for A688
– 2nd exit at next roundabout – continue down A688
– 4th exit at next roundabout for B2688/Weardale Street
– Take a left onto Durham Road
– Take a right onto Wood Avenue
TEAM NEWS
The FA Cup is one of the major talking points from the season 2014/15 and will live long in the memory of many Spartans supporters. The Cup makes a return and like last season, a difficult task away from home to Spennymoor Town is the first task for Blyth to negotiate. It’s the first time the two clubs have competitively met since the County Durham side re-formed from Spennymoor United. The sides are bidding for a place in the draw for the 2nd Qualifying Round, which will be played on September 26th.
Blyth are currently top of the Evo-Stik Premier Division, whilst Spennymoor are third in the Evo-Stik Division North, but as everybody knows with some kind of knowledge of the Cup, league form goes out the window so the game is up for grabs. Spartans are currently on a run of only three defeats in 36, with the previous being the 3-2 defeat at home to SkyBet Championship side Birmingham City.
IN THE AWAY DUG OUT
Jason Ainsley – Long serving manager now in his 10th season in charge at The Brewery Field. Won 12 trophies since 2006.
DANGER MAN
Liam Henderson – Ex football league striker with Watford, Hartlepool United, Colchester, Rotherham & York. Played in conference with Gateshead, Forest Green and Aldershot.
LAST TIME WE MET
Spennymoor United* 2-3 Blyth Spartans – Northern Premier Division – Tuesday 7th April 2005
Goals by Graham, Shoulder and Fenton
*Spennymoor United went bust
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played – 0
Won – 0
Lost – 0
Drew – 0
Scored -0
Conceded – 0
CURRENT MUTUAL FRIENDS
Jason Ainsley
Glen Taylor
Dan Lowson
Adam McHugh
Neal Hooks
OFFICIALS
Referee: Simon Clayton
Assistants: Nigel Bamford and Ben Stones