Newcastle Benfield vs Whickham match preview
Newcastle Benfield are back at the MKM stadium this evening in the Ebac Northern League Division One where they host Whickham.
Last time out…
Benfield got a solid point away from home against North Shields. Aidan Haley and Noah Millington got the goals to secure the point in a 2-2 draw.
Previous meeting…
The teams met at the start of October, with both sides closely positioned next to each other in the bottom half of the table. The Lions were in the process of finding a new manager, so two reserve players took charge.
The away side scored the only goal in the game through Jakub Zych, whose long-range effort flew into the bottom right corner to give Benfield a much-needed victory.
Where the sides sit…
The Lions remain in sixth place, just one below the playoffs on 63 points after 37 games played. Whickham sit two places above the drop in 19th on 33 points after 38 games.
The Lang Jacks would have eased their relegation fears after an impressive 5-0 dismantling of playoff chasers Whitley Bay on Tuesday night. This will give the away side confidence going into tonight’s match, so Andy Ferguson’s team shouldn’t be taking Whickham lightly.
Player to watch…
My player to watch for tonight’s game is Mason Hardy. The striker bagged a hat-trick in midweek and will want to get back on the scoresheet this evening. The former Carlisle youngster joined The Lang Jacks in the summer and has shown promise this season. He will face up against a resolute Benfield backline who will be hopeful of keeping the lively forward quiet.
