Preview: Blyth Spartans (a)

    Our final game before Christmas sees the Blues head to the North East again to take on Blyth Spartans.

    Back at the Leap76 Stadium this month after a long stretch on the road, Calum McIntyre’s side picked up seven points from nine games to assert themselves in the play-off positions.

    One big injury boost last weekend was the return of Kole Hall, who made his first appearance for the club after his meniscus injury which had kept him out since the start of September.

    The Blues could be as high as third on Christmas Day with a victory at Croft Park and if other results go their way.

    THE OPPOSITION

    Blyth made a strong start to the season, winning six of their opening twelve league games.

    However, Graham Fenton’s side have won one of their last ten in the National League North and sit in 19th place, four points clear of the drop zone.

    Chester won the reverse fixture back at the start of September, as an Elliott Whitehouse penalty in the final minute of the 90 secured a 2-1 victory.

    LAST TIME WE MET

    LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

    Blyth Spartans | W7 D6 L9 | F32 A32 | Pos: 19th

    Last Three

    vs Peterborough Sports (h) | L 2-3 | Scorers: JJ O’Donnell, Cedric Main

    vs Rushall Olympic (a) | W 3-1 | Scorers: Mikael Ndjoli, Will McGowan, Cedric Main

    vs Alfreton Town (a) | L 0-3 | Scorers: None

    Chester | W10 D5 L6 | F25 A16 | Pos: 6th

    Last Three

    vs Brackley Town (h) | W 1-0 | Scorer: George Glendon (pen)

    vs Tamworth (h) | W 2-0 | Scorers: Elliott Whitehouse, Owen Windsor

    vs Boston United (h) | D 0-0 | Scorers: None

    MATCH DETAILS

    Kick off is 3pm at Croft Park on Saturday afternoon. The address for the stadium is Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3JE.

    TICKETS

    Tickets are available to purchase online. You can pay cash at the turnstiles, but Blyth recommend purchasing online for speedy entry.

    General admission prices are as follows…

    • Adult £15
    • Concession (Over 65) £9
    • 11-16 Years and Students £6
    • U10’s (with full paying Adult/Concession) FREE

    For a seated ticket, it is an additional £2 charge on top of the above prices.

    MATCH COVERAGE

    • We will have full, FREE match commentary on Seals Live from 2.40pm this Saturday. Tune in by visiting our Match Centre: CLICK HERE

    There is also updates from the ground on our social media channels throughout matchday, including…

    • Match Updates on our Twitter page. CLICK HERE
    • HT/FT Updates on Facebook and Instagram. CLICK HERE
    • A full time match report on ChesterFC.com. CLICK HERE
    • A post match interview with Calum on Chester FC TV. CLICK HERE