By Andrew McDonnell (@AndrewSJourno)
Emirates FA Cup – Preliminary Round
Venue: Daren Perrson Stadium, West Percy Road, North Shields, NE29 6UA
Date: Saturday 20th August 2016
Kick-Off: 15:00
Team/ Score Updates
Twitter: @MorpethTownAFC
Radio: Koast FM
Game Notes
Morpeth Town finally kick-started their Northern League campaign on Wednesday night with a 2-1 victory over an in-form Consett side.
The Steelman came into the game unbeaten, having won two of their opening three games, but an own goal from Ryan McKinnon and a Liam Henderson strike late on handed the Highwaymen all three points.
Michael Sweet added a consolation goal deep into additional time, but Morpeth’s attention is now firmly on the FA Cup.
The greatest cup competition in the world is what it is known as, and Morpeth are all set to take on 2015 FA Vase winners North Shields in the Preliminary Round of the competition.
Nick Gray and Dave Malone made a couple changes to the side through the week, but have a very strong squad to select from at the weekend.
Paul Robinson will be looking to carry on his goal tally, while Henderson will want to add to his goal that he scored during the week.
North Shields in action against Washington on Wednesday (Photo: Ally Middleton)
The Opposition:
Position: 5th (EBAC Northern League Division One)
Points: 72
Last Season:
- Played: 42
- Won: 21
- Drawn: 9
- Lost: 12
- Scored: 77
- Conceded: 48
- Goals Per Game (Avg): 1.83
Home Record:
- Played: 21
- Won: 11
- Drawn: 6
- Lost: 4
- Scored: 44
- Conceded: 21
- Goals Per Game (Avg): 2.09
Last Meeting
Monday 18th April – North Shields 2-1 Morpeth Town
Morpeth Town’s Last Game
Wednesday 17th August – Morpeth Town 2-1 Consett
Seaham Red Star’s Last Game
Wednesday 17th August – North Shields 1-1 Washington
