Match Preview: Newcastle Benfield vs Birtley Town

Newcastle Benfield are looking to return to winning ways as they prepare to face Birtley Town in the Northern League Division One, a week before they play them again in the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup. 

The Lions come into the game after a tough run of fixtures against table toppers Guisborough Town, local rivals Newcastle Blue Star and high-flyers Shildon.  

The opposition 

Birtley currently sit 11th place in the table, one place above Benfield.  

They come into the game on the back of 0-0 draw with Easington Colliery and a 3-1 defeat to Birtley Town. 

Last time out 

Birtley came out winners in the reverse fixture back in August. 

Benfield were leading 2-1 at half time thanks to goals from Glen Hargrave and Andre Bennett but second half goals by Nick Marley and Scott Helsop secured the comeback for Birtley. 

Player to Watch 

Versatile player Kyle Wharton recently made his 100th appearance for Birtley in a 1-0 win over Northallerton. 

Information 

Kick off is at 7:30pm at Sam Smith’s Park on Tuesday 7th April.