Match Preview: Newcastle Benfield vs Newcastle Blue Star

Newcastle Benfield will be looking to return to winning ways on Tuesday night, when they take on local rivals Newcastle Blue Star at Sam Smith’s Park (7:30pm kick-off).

Here’s everything you need to know…

Form…

Before their loss to Shildon on Saturday, Benfield had won their last two home games 1-0 against Carlisle City and Thornaby respectively.

Blue Star are coming off the back of a 4-5 loss at home to West Auckland on Friday 6th March, before a 2-1 loss away at Guisborough on Saturday just gone.

Previous meeting…

Blue Star won the reverse fixture back in September last year 2-1.

Dan Wilson’s brace was enough to cancel out Andre Bennett’s goal for Benfield.

Where the sides stand…

Both sides currently reside in mid-table.

Benfield are currently 11th in Northern League Division One on 42 points, while Blue Star are 13th on 39 points.

Player to watch out for…

Blue Star’s top scorer is Dan Lanning, who currently has 16 league goals so far this season.