Newcastle Benfield vs Whitley Bay match preview
Newcastle Benfield are back in Ebac Northern League Division One action tomorrow against Whitley Bay at the MKM.
Last time out…
Benfield were victorious, beating Newcastle Blue Star 1-0 away from home thanks to a goal from Joe Ames. The Lions have won two on the bounce and will be hoping to make it three after Saturday going to keep pressure on those above.
Previous meeting…
The sides met in September at Hillheads Park where Whitley Bay came out 1-0 winners thanks to a goal from Jake Forster inside the first fifteen minutes. Andy Ferguson will be hoping the lads can return the favour to The Bay. A win for the visitors would see them leapfrog Newcastle Benfield this weekend.
Where the sides sit…
Tuesday’s win meant Benfield moved up to sixth in the table with 52 points after playing 31 games. The Seahorses are placed 10th on 49 points with two games in hand on The Lions. Whitley Bay have scored 14 goals in their previous three games only conceding one. This game is massive for both in the play-off race this season.
Leo’s pre-match predictions…
“As we approach the end of the season, this could be a season-defining game with both teams placed so closely. Whitley Bay have come into form at the right time to propel themselves towards the playoffs and will give Benfield a tough game tomorrow.
“If The Lions want playoffs, they must win on Saturday to fend Whitley Bay off. The win on Tuesday will have instilled massive confidence inside the team and that performance should help them get over the line in their hunt for play-offs. I’m going to go with a 3-2 Newcastle Benfield win.”
