Match Preview proudly sponsored by Northumbria Print
Date: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Venue: Craik Park, Morpeth Common, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2YX
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Competition: Integro League Cup
Highlights: Highwaymen TV
Morpeth will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face Marske United in the League Cup on Tuesday evening.
History
The club was established in 1956 by members of Marske Cricket Club. They initially played in the Cleveland League and then the South Bank League before moving up to the Teesside League in 1976. The club won both the Teesside League and the North Riding County Cup in 1980–81. They were league champions again in 1984–85, after which the club moved up to the Wearside League. The following season saw the club win the North Riding County Cup for a second time.They won the League Cup in 1992–93.
Marske were runners-up in the Wearside League in 1993–94 and 1994–95, a season that also saw them win the North Riding Senior Cup and the League Cup. They went on to win the Wearside League title in 1995–96, as well as retaining the League Cup. After finishing as runners-up again in 1996–97, the club were promoted to Division Two of the Northern League. In their first season in Division Two they finished third, and were promoted to Division One. The club were relegated back to Division Two at the end of the 2003–04 season, but were promoted to Division One in 2010–11 after finishing third. They won the League Cup in 2013–14 and were Northern League champions the following season. The club were Division One runners-up in 2015–16. In 2017–18 they reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase, losing 3–2 on aggregate to Stockton Town
The 2017–18 season saw Marske win the Division One title again, earning promotion to Division One East of the Northern Premier League.
Last Match
The Highwaymen crashed out of the FA Trophy losing 2-1 at Atherton Collieries. Josh Thompson headed the hosts ahead after 30 minutes. The lead was doubled on 52 minutes through Tom Bentham. Liam Henderson pulled a goal back with 5 minutes remaining but Town were unable to force a replay.
Marske defeated Tadcaster Albion in the league on Saturday to move up to second in the league. An own goal on 17 minutes put Marske ahead and the lead was extended through Curtis Round who tapped home.
Manager
Carl Jarrett – Jarrett has been in charge at Marske for a number of years and has worked his magic at the club. In 2015, there was a slight hiccup with Jarrett resigning before rescinding his decision a couple of days of later.
