Hello and welcome to the third edition
of the Northern Football Guide. This week I have begun to expand my
efforts, starting with previews of the action in the Evo-Stik
Premier. There are some very interesting fixtures in that division
this weekend with the stand out game surely being Farsley Celtic v
Nantwich where third hosts fourth. I have also included maps showing all of the previewed games for the week.
Higher up the divisions, it has been a
week of intrigue in the Premier League as both Liverpool and
Manchester City have faltered in their pursuit of the title. It
promises to be an anxious week for all concerned on Merseyside. Not
least for Everton fans, who could hand their rivals a huge boost with
victory over Manchester City this week.
There will be three FA Trophy ties on
Tuesday after they were postponed due to the weather over the
weekend. Ramsbottom v Fylde remains my standout tie out of those
games. Elsewhere, the pick of the weekend's football is focussed in
the North East, with eye-catching games taking place at
Middlesbrough, Gateshead, Durham and Blyth.
As ever this is intended as a guide
only, please do check before you travel that the game is on and your
train is on. The strikes and the weather remain an ever-present issue
unfortunately. If you have any feedback at all it is gratefully
received either in the comments, on twitter (@tnfguide) or to
northernfootballguide@gmail.com.
I hope you all have a great week of ground-hopping!
Tuesday 5th February 2019
Sky Bet League Two
7.45pm Tranmere Rovers v
Northampton Town
Where: Prenton Park, Prenton Rd
W, Birkenhead CH42 9PY
Public Transport: 423, 464, 471,
472, 487 & 2 Gold buses all go close to the ground from Liverpool
City Centre. Rock Ferry train station is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: (Advance) Adults:
£18-21, 65+, 18-22 and Disabled supporters: £11-14, U18 £5-6. U12
£2-5. (All prices increase by £2 on matchday)
https://www.trfctickets.co.uk/
Preview: After
2 defeats and a postponement, Tranmere will be itching to get back to
form here. Winning this game in hand would bring them to within 5
points of the play-offs.
Buildbase FA Trophy Third Round
7.45pm Ramsbottom
United v AFC Fylde
Where: The Harry Williams
Stadium, Acrebottom, Ramsbottom, BL0 0BS
Public Transport: X41 Red
Express buses link Ramsbottom with central Manchester and Accrington.
Tickets: Adults: £8,
Concessions: £4 (over 65s, under 16 years, 17-18 Students), Children
under 12 (when accompanied by an adult): £1.
Preview: A proper local
cup-tie in the north west should play out in front of a bumper crowd
in Ramsbottom’s biggest game of the season so far. Can they pull
off a massive shock here?
7.45pm Salford
City v Maidstone United
Where: Peninsula Stadium,
Moor Ln, Salford M7 3PZ.
Public Transport: 96, 97,
X41 Red Express & X43 Witch Way buses from central Manchester all
stop at the bottom of Moor Lane. The ground is a 5-minute walk from
the bus stop.
Tickets: Adults: £10, 60+,
Children 5-16, Students: £5, Under-5s: Free
Preview: This fixture in
the league provided a narrow 1-0 win for Salford back in September.
Much has changed for Maidstone since then and John Still now occupies
the Stones’ dugout after Harry Wheeler’s short-lived reign and
they will be hoping to build some form in this game to take into
their faltering league campaign.
7.45pm Spennymoor
Town v AFC Telford United
Where: The Brewery Field,
Wood Vue, Spennymoor DL16 6JN
Public Transport: Catch a
train to Durham on the East Coast Main Line and then catch the 6 or
X21 bus to Spennymoor (Burn Terrace stop). The ground is a 3-minute
walk away.
Tickets: Adults £12,
Concessions £9, Juniors £4, U10’s FREE (with adult)
Preview: A third league
home game in quick succession for the Moors. They will be out for
revenge here after being defeated in the West Midlands at the start
of January.
National League North
7.45pm York City v Hereford
Where: Bootham Crescent, York
YO30 7AJ
Public Transport: York station
is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £14-17,
Over-65s & 18-21s £10-12, U18 £5-6, U5 FREE
Preview: Home fans will be
cautiously optimistic that there is a bright future ahead after they
pulled off a thrilling comeback against Alfreton on the weekend.
Failing to back up performances such as this was probably what cost
Sam Collins his job in the end and new manager Steve Watson will be
keen to show that his reign will not be fraught with such
inconsistencies.
Wednesday 6th February 2019
Premier League
7.45pm Everton v Manchester City
Public Transport: Regular 919
buses operate from Liverpool Lime Street station on matchdays.
Tickets: General Sale tickets
still available Adult £35, Concession £17.50.
http://www.evertonfc.com/ticket-news
Preview: A
week ago, defeat at Newcastle left City fearing the worst. A win here
though and they go top, at least for the time being as Liverpool have
failed to win their last two games. In the Everton dugout, Silva is
under ever increasing pressure with his side being accused of lacking
identity after their defeat to Wolves. Can he produce the win to
silence the doubters (and inadvertently assist the cross-park
neighbours)?
Saturday 9th February 2019
Premier League
3pm Huddersfield Town v Arsenal
Where: John Smith's Stadium,
Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG
Public Transport: On the
TransPennine Express route between Leeds (20 mins) and Manchester (30
mins). The ground it a half mile walk from Huddersfield Station.
Tickets: Adults £30, Over-60s
£20, Under-18s £15 (Memberships or previous purchase history may be
required)
Preview: New
manager Jan Siewert is yet to have the dramatic impact required to
stave of relegation fears at the Terriers. While Huddersfield do
their best to depart the Premier League gracefully, Arsenal are
finding themselves in danger of being left behind in the race for the
top four. This is the sort of game they will need to win to steady
their challenge.
3pm Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth
Public Transport: Regular buses
from Liverpool Lime Street station
Tickets: Membership required,
All matches for remainder of season sold out. Check website for late
availability (or local sale if you have an “L” postcode)
Preview: The
blip has arrived. Four dropped points now blot a previously
impeccable record against the “bottom-14” and, in truth, they
could have easily dropped more in those games. Bournemouth at home at
3pm is the fixture Klopp will have prayed for to get the
injury-ravaged red machine going again. If they can't win this, there
will have to be serious questions about their title credentials.
Sky Bet Championship
3pm Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City
Where: Ewood Park, Nuttall St,
Blackburn, BB2 4JF
Public Transport: (From
Manchester) Train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton. 1 Bus from
Bolton interchange to Blackburn (Ewood WMC stop)
Tickets: Variable pricing
structure Adults ~£24, Senior ~£17, 18-21 ~£13, Junior & Child
~£8. https://www.rovers.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: A
thumping win last time at Ewood Park has since been tempered by a
themping defeat at the hands of Brentford. At least a win here would
drag play-off sitting Bristol City to within a point, game in hand
notwithstanding.
3pm Bolton Wanderers v Preston North
End
Public Transport: Horwich
Parkway Station is nearby and is serviced by Manchester
-Preston/Blackpool routes.
Tickets: Adults from £28,
Over-65s from £22, Under-23s from £22, Under-18s: £12, Under-12s:
£10 https://www.bwfc.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: Bolton
really needed more against Reading last week. As The Trotters slide
towards the Championship exit, and further financial uncertainty, it
is bottom-half Preston who are the visitors. Absolute must win for
Bolton.
1pm Middlesbrough v Leeds United
Where: Riverside Stadium,
Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS
Public Transport: Any train to
Darlington on the East Coast Mainline connects frequently to
Middlesbrough. There are also hourly direct services from Leeds,
Manchester and Newcastle.
Tickets: Adult prices from £30,
Over-65s from £20, Under-18s from £17
https://www.mfc.co.uk/tickets/tickets
Preview: Another
Yorkshire derby for the no-longer-top-of-the-table Leeds United. A
win here would be the perfect way to get back on track. It should be
said though that is because it will also be a very challenging task
against a Middlesbrough side who are only seven points behind them.
3pm Rotherham United v Wigan
Athletic
Public Transport: Regular trains
and trams to Rotherham Central from Sheffield. Trains also go from
Doncaster.
Tickets: Adults £23/25,
Concession £13/15, Juvenile £8/9, Junior £6/7 (Matchday price rise
of £1-2) https://www.themillers.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: Rotherham
are only one point above Reading in the relegation zone. Wigan are
only six points ahead. They'll both be fighting for their lives in
this one.
3pm Sheffield Wednesday v Reading
Where: Hillsborough Stadium, 76
Penistone Rd N, Sheffield S6 1SW
Public Transport: Sheffield
station is directly connected to all major cities across the north by
TransPennine Express, Cross Country and East Midlands Trains. From
the city centre, Yellow Line trams to Middlewood stop at Leppings
Lane which is nearby to the stadium.
Tickets: Adults: £33-39,
Senior/U21: £23-29, U17: 15, U11: £10, U5: £5.
https://www.swfc.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: Rotherham
fans will be in the unusual position of cheering for a Wednesday win
here in what will be Steve Bruce's first game in charge after his
well-earned rest. Hopefully he hasn't picked up too many pointers
from his time watching the England Cricket team in the West Indies
though!
Sky Bet League One
3pm Blackpool v Walsall
Public Transport: Blackpool
South Station is a 10-minute walk from the ground and is served by
trains from Preston. Blackpool North links directly to Manchester,
Liverpool and Leeds and is a half hour walk.
Tickets: Adult: £22-27, 60+
£18-23, U18s £10-15, (Under 11s FREE when purchasing £15
membership)
Preview: Well rested after Saturday's
postponement against Stanley, Blackpool will need a win to keep up
with the play-offs, and to keep away from the incredibly tight
mid-table.
3pm Bradford City v Fleetwood Town
Where: Northern Commercials
Stadium, Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 7DY
Public Transport: Bradford
Forster Square is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. More regular
services operate from Bradford Interchange which is a 30-minute walk
away, with buses usually available.
Tickets: Adults £25, Senior
Citizens/Students £15, U16 £10, U11 £5. (Adults £20 till 5pm the
day before the match) https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: A
better showing last time out at home saw Bradford win 4-3 against
Shrewsbury. They find themselves however sat in the relegation zone
on goal difference. Fleetwood, who find themselves at the right end
of the table, will not make it an easy afternoon for the struggling
Bantams.
3pm Doncaster Rovers v Peterborough
United
Public Transport: Doncaster is
easily accessible on the East Coast Mainline. Catch the 56 bus to the
ground or enjoy a half hour walk!
Tickets: Adults £22-21, Senior
& 22-24s £18-17, 18-21s £14-13
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: With
two games in hand for Rovers, Saturday's clash with the bottom
play-off spot holders doesn't quite have the feeling of a must win at
this stage of the season. However, they'll feel an awful lot better
about the rest of the season to come if they find themselves above
Peterborough come 5 o'clock.
3pm Rochdale v Coventry City
Where: Crown Oil Arena,
Willbutts Ln, Rochdale OL11 5DS
Public Transport: From
Manchester Victoria, take the 1 Line tram to Bury, there catch the
468 Trax from Market Stop E to Sandy Lane, which is a short walk from
the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £17-22, 65+ &
21 and under: £12-16, 16 and under: £5, 2 and under: Free.
Preview: Solidly
mid-table Coventry travel to very un-solidly just above the
relegation zone Rochdale for what should be a tense affair. The Dale
secured a big win away to Walsall on the weekend and to back it up
here would be huge for their survival hopes.
Sky Bet League Two
3pm Carlisle United v Exeter City
Where: Brunton Park, Warwick Rd,
Carlisle CA1 1LL
Public Transport: Carlisle
Station is served by the West Coast Mainline, TransPennine services
from Manchester and Northern Railway services from Newcastle and
Leeds. The ground is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £16-19, Senior
£13-16, Young Person: £10-13, Junior: £7-10, U11: £4-7, U7: FREE.
(All prices increase by £3 on matchday)
https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/tickets/
Preview: A
big game for Carlisle as they look to make it three wins on the
bounce against fellow promotion contenders Exeter. Crowds since
Christmas have been up at Brunton Park, suggesting that the home
faithful feel that there are some legs to this promotion bid.
3pm Morecambe v Bury
Where: Globe Arena, Christie
Way, Westgate, Morecambe LA4 4TB
Public Transport: Morecambe
Station is served regularly by shuttle services from Lancaster
Station, which is on the West Coast Mainline and is well connected to
Manchester by TransPennine Express and Leeds by Northern Railway. The
stadium is a 30-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £16-24, 65+ &
Students: £13-20, 18-22: £10-20, 11-17: £5-11, U11: FREE-£11
Preview: These
are anxious times at Morecambe as the Shrimps face a very real battle
to stay in the Football League, sitting just two points above the
drop. They are unlikely to find charity for their cause in opponents
Bury, who will be fighting for their lives to keep hold of their
automatic promotion spot.
3pm Tranmere Rovers v Stevenage
Public Transport: 423, 464, 471,
472, 487 & 2 Gold buses all go close to the ground from Liverpool
City Centre. Rock Ferry train station is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: (Advance) Adults:
£18-21, 65+, 18-22 and Disabled supporters: £11-14, U18 £5-6. U12
£2-5. (All prices increase by £2 on matchday)
https://www.trfctickets.co.uk/
Preview: Second
home game of the week for Tranmere, this time they face Stevenage who
before Tuesday's game lie five points above Rovers having played two
games more. Both pretenders to a play-off tilt will need to show
their mettle here.
National League
3pm Barrow v Bromley
Where: Holker Street, Wilkie
Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UW
Public Transport: Barrow-in-Furness
Station has regular services from Preston which link to the West
Coast Mainline. There are some services to Barrow directly from
Manchester on TransPennine Express.
Tickets: Adults £15-18,
Concessions £12-14, 18-22 £8-10, 12-17 £5-8, (Tickets cheaper in
advance) https://www.barrowafc.com/the-team/tickets/
Preview: Barrow have suffered
something of a dry January having not scored a goal during the entire
month. They will be hoping for greater fortune in the rest of 2019.
Opponents Bromley lie one point behind the hosts in 12th
and should provide a competitive game here.
3pm Gateshead v Havant &
Waterlooville
Where: Gateshead International
Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF
Public Transport: Nearby
Tyne-Wear Metro stop “Gateshead Stadium” is a short ride from
Newcastle Central station.
Tickets: Adult £15, NUFC/SAFC
season ticket holder £10, Over 60’s & Armed Forces £8, U18 &
Students £5, U12 FREE
Preview: Gateshead managed to
push Harrogate out of the play-offs for the first time since the
summer with their win over Dover last weekend. They will be looking
to back this play-off charge up with a win at home to Havant and
Waterlooville. The National League new boys have struggled to make an
impact this season, though with the best goal-scoring record outside
the top-10, they can certainly prove to be a handful.
3pm Hartlepool United v Leyton
Orient
Where: Super 6 Stadium (Victoria
Park), Clarence Rd, Hartlepool TS24 8BZ.
Public Transport: Direct Grand
Central trains from York. Hourly Northern services between
Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle.
Tickets: Seating: Adults £20,
60+, U19s, Students & Armed Forces £10, U16s £5. Standing:
Adults £18, 60+, U19s, Students & Armed Forces £9, U16s £5.
Preview: These two sides were
relegated to the National League together in 2017 and it would be
fair to say Leyton Orient have fared the better in their new
surroundings since. Hartlepool are a club without much direction at
present and returning manager Chris Hignett and prospective new owner
Raj Singh will see a side they would do well to model themselves on
when they face the league leaders. A big away following for Orient
should make for an excellent atmosphere here.
National League North
3pm Blyth Spartans v Darlington
Public Transport: (From
Newcastle) Green Metro to Regent Centre, MAX 9 Bus (Blyth) to Rotary
Way north end.
Tickets: Adult £12, 65+ £7,
11-16 & Students £5, U11 Free. (+£2 p.p. for a seat)
Preview:
After an honourable departure from the Trophy in their 1-0 defeat to
Orient, Blyth will be looking to reassert their play-off push. This
North-East derby should be a firey affair with a good crowd in. An
excellent afternoon's entertainment if you can make it.
3pm Curzon Ashton v Alfreton Town
Public Transport: (From
Manchester) 3 Tram to Ashton-Under-Lyne. Ashton West tram station is
a 10 minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £12.00, Over
65s £6, Students: Pay what you can afford (When producing free
student season ticket) / £6.00 Under 16s: Free (When producing U16
free season ticket/ also allows half price adult entry)
Preview: Just
behind Blyth but without the games in hand, the Nash will need a win
here to keep the momentum following their excellent win at Hereford.
3pm FC United of Manchester v
Altrincham
Public Transport: 114 and 182
buses both go from Manchester city centre to nearby the ground.
Tickets: Adults £12,
Concessions £7, U18s £3.
Preview: A
Greater Manchester derby here. Altrincham are just inside the
play-off spots currently. FC United are firmly entrenched in
relegation woe after defeat to Boston last week.
3pm Guiseley v Stockport County
Where: Nethermoor Park, Otley
Rd, Guiseley LS20 8BT.
Public Transport: (From Leeds)
Regular trains serve Guiseley station, which is a 5-minute walk from
the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £13,
Concessions £9, 11-18’s: £5, Accompanied U11s £1.
Preview: I nearly went to
Guiseley's last home game. After a thrilling 5-4 victory for visiting
Boston I was devastated that I had chosen to miss out. Stockport are
the visitors this time and it doesn't get any easier for the National
North strugglers. County are fresh from a convincing win over
Harrogate in the cup and will not want to let up here.
3pm Southport v Chorley
Where: Merseyrail Community
Stadium, Haig Ave, Southport PR8 6JZ
Public Transport: (From
Liverpool) Regular Merseyrail services to Southport station, which is
a 20 minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: (Seating/Standing)
Adults £15/£13.50, Concessions (Over 65) £11/£10, 12-18’s £5
Under 11’s FREE (with paying adult)
Preview: Southport
are currently about as mid-table as it gets in the National North.
League leaders Chorley come to town in this one and will be looking
to make the gap in the table show.
3pm Spennymoor Town v Bradford (Park
Avenue)
Public Transport: Catch a train
to Durham on the East Coast Main Line and then catch the 6 or X21 bus
to Spennymoor (Burn Terrace stop). The ground is a 3-minute walk
away.
Tickets: Adults £12,
Concessions £9, Juniors £4, U10’s FREE (with adult)
Preview: Ambitious
Spennymoor face ambitious-less Park Avenue in a game which should
belie their relative proximity in the table as one side fights for
promotion and the other fights to avoid it.
3pm York City v Ashton United
Public Transport: York station
is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £14-17,
Over-65s & 18-21s £10-12, U18 £5-6, U5 FREE
Preview: Going
into the midweek, these sides were separated by seven points. A
further opportunity for Watson to demonstrate progress at the
Minstermen. A great opportunity for Ashton to take a big stride
towards Hereford, who sit four points ahead, just outside the
relegation zone.
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
3pm Farsley Celtic v Nantwich Town
Where: Throstle
Nest, Newlands, Farsley, Leeds, LS28
5BE
Public Transport: New Pudsey
Station is a short ride from Leeds Station. The ground is a 10-minute
walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults £9, Concessions
£5 and £1 for accompanied U16s.
Preview: Third
plays fourth and both sides are just 3-points off Warrington at the
top. Should be a great game.
3pm Hyde United v Matlock Town
Where: Ewen Fields, Walker Lane,
Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 2SB
Public Transport: Newton for
Hyde Station is served regularly from Manchester Piccadilly Station
and is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adult £10-11, 65+
£6-7, U16 £4-5.
Preview: Both
of these sides have struggled to get anything going this season and
sit frustratingly adrift of the play-off picture. Can one of them
make a statement for the rest of the season?
3pm Marine v Mickleover Sports
Where: The Marine Travel Arena,
College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AS
Public Transport: Blundellsands
& Crosby Station on the Northern Line of Merseyrail is served
regularly from Liverpool City Centre (Liverpool Central Station). The
station is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £10,
Concessions: £5, U11's FREE. Everton, Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers &
AFC Liverpool season ticket holders: £5
Preview: It is tight at the
bottom. Mickleover occupy the last relegation spot in 20th,
meanwhile 15th place Marine are just 3 points ahead. Both
sides will be battling to ease their own fears.
3pm North Ferriby United v
Workington
Where: Chadwick Stadium, Grange
Lane, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire HU14 3AB
Public Transport: Ferriby
Station is served by the hourly Doncaster-Hull stopping service and
is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults £10, 65+ &
Students: £5, U16: £2, U12’s: FREE with paying adult.
Preview: A
battle of the bottom two at Chadwick Stadium. It is unlikely that
either side will be able to avoid the drop this year, but Workington
won't have given up hope yet. A must win for them.
3pm Scarborough Athletic v Stafford
Rangers
Where: Flamingo Land Stadium,
Scarborough Sports Village, Ashburn Road, Scarborough, North
Yorkshire, YO11 2JW
Public Transport: Scarborough
Station is served by hourly TransPennine services via York, Leeds,
Manchester and Liverpool. The ground is a 20-minute walk from the
station.
Tickets: Adults: £10, 12-16,
65+, Students, Armed Forces and Veterans: £5, U11 FREE with paying
adult.
Preview: Scarborough
are just about holding on to their play-off spot after defeat to
Farsley last time out. They will be looking to put a marker down
against struggling Stafford here.
3pm South Shields v Bamber Bridge
Public Transport: Bede Station,
on the Tyne and Wear Metro is served regularly by trains from
Newcastle Central Station (to South Shields). The ground is a
5-minute walk.
Tickets: Adults £10, Students &
+65’s £8, U16 £3. Tickets £1 cheaper when bought online.
Preview: Second
on goal-differnce, South Shields will be expecting to win against a
Bamber Bridge side who remain too close to the drop for their own
comfort. Perhaps a few goals will be in the offing as they to try and
usurp Warrington's narrow advantage!
3pm Stalybridge Celtic v Witton
Albion
Where: Bower
Fold, Mottram Rd, Stalybridge SK15 2RT
Public Transport: Stalybridge
Station is served by some TransPennine services travelling between
Leeds and Manchester. From the station, the ground is a 25-minute
walk. Alternatively, the 237 & 348 buses go from the station to
the ground.
Tickets: Adult:
£10, Concession: £6
Preview: A
definitively mid-table side, Stalybridge will be hoping to
consolidate this season and push on next year as they seek a return
to the National North. Witton will be hoping to join them in
mid-table obscurity by winning a few of their games in hand soon. A
win here would help too!
3pm Warrington Town v Hednesford
Town
Where:
Drivers
Direct Stadium, Common Ln, Warrington WA4 2RS
Public
Transport: Warrington
Central is well served by Northern Railway Liverpool to Manchester
services (although the TransPennine Express now passes to the north
of the town). The station is a 35-minute walk from the ground. The
number 1 and 12 buses from the interchange stop close to the ground.
Bank Quay is a similar distance by foot, with no outstanding bus
route you will still find yourself walking to the interchange to get
the aforementioned 1 or 12.
Tickets:
Adults:
£10, Concessions: £6, U16s: £2.
Preview:
With
South Shields breathing down their necks, Warrington will be hoping
to keep up the pace at the summit with a regulation win over
struggling Hednesford.
3pm Whitby Town v Lancaster City
Where:
The
Turnbull Ground, 70 Upgang Ln, Whitby YO21 3HZ.
Public
Transport: (From
the official club website) If you managed to get here by public
transport you will be in the Town centre and should award yourself a
medal you finding a bus or train that gets to Whitby. Get a taxi up
to the ground it’ll cost about 3 quid.
If
that doesn't put you off, the 840 Coastliner bus from York (various
rail connections) via Malton (Malton station is served by
TransPennine trains heading to Scarborough) travels to Whitby.
Tickets:
Adults:
£10, Concessions: £6, U18's: £3, U16's FREE with paying adult.
Preview:
Whitby
would probably like to be a few points further from the drop zone
than their steady mid-table position suggests.
Sunday 10th February 2019
Barclays Premier League
4pm Manchester City v Chelsea
Public Transport: City Link
footpath signposted from Manchester Piccadilly Station is a 25 minute
walk. Etihad Campus Tram Stop is a short walk from the ground.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
https://tickets.mancity.com/
Preview: For
a team that defeated City earlier in the season, this game does not
appear as threatening as it might. The Blues are in a bit of disarray
at present and Pep Guardiola will be hoping to keep the pressure on a
stuttering Liverpool with a convincing win.
FA WSL
1pm Manchester City Women FC v
Chelsea FC Women
Public transport: The stadium is
right outside Velopark tram stop on the 3 tram (just after Etihad
Campus). A 40-minute walk from city centre.
Tickets: There is a special offer
for this fixture available to ticket holders for the corresponding
men’s fixture taking place. Adult £4.50-8.50, Over 65’s &
U16 £2.50-4.50, 18-21 FREE https://tickets.mancity.com/
Preview: Arguably
the more interesting of the two fixtures, the league leaders face off
against the champions. This game will be a big test of their
ambitions to finish the season unbeaten. Please note the men's game
will effect travel to this fixture, although the ticket deal should
encourage the bumper crowd that this fixture deserves.
2pm Everton Ladies FC v Birmingham
City Women FC
Public Transport: (From
Liverpool) Regular Merseyrail services to Southport station, which is
a 20-minute walk from the ground. From Manchester Victoria, you can
change at Wigan Wallgate to reach Southport, or take the X2 bus
between Preston and Liverpool.
Tickets: Adults £5, Senior
£2.50, Junior FREE
Preview: If Chelsea fail in Manchester,
Birmingham will be hoping to leapfrog them with victory here against
struggling Everton.
2pm Liverpool FC Women v Arsenal
Women
Public Transport: 423, 464, 471,
472, 487 & 2 Gold buses all go close to the ground from Liverpool
City Centre. Rock Ferry train station is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £5,
U16/65+/Students/Disabled £2.50, Family (2+2) £12.
Preview: After recording big
wins against Yeovil and West Ham, Liverpool face an altogether bigger
challenge against title-hunting Arsenal. If they can get a result
here, it will be a strong indicator of bright times ahead for the
new-look reds.
FA WC
12pm Durham Women FC v Sheffield
United Women FC
Public Transport: Durham station
is well served by the East Coast Mainline with direct services from
York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. The bus station is a short,
but steep, walk into town. From there Prince Bishops 20, Prince
Bishops 20A, indiGo 204 and 204a stop a 5-10 minute walk from the
stadium.
Tickets: Adults £5,
u16/Student/OAP £2, Family of four £12
Preview: A relative derby for
Durham sees Sheffield make the journey up the A1 to face them. It has
been a case of so near, yet so far for the Blades against the top
sides of late. Durham will be looking to continue that record as they
attempt to keep touch with Spurs, Charlton and Manchester United who
all have games in hand on them.
12pm Manchester United Women FC v
Aston Villa Ladies FC
Where: Leigh Sports Stadium,
Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY
Public Transport: Leigh Bus
Station is served directly from Manchester (and other local towns)
and is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £5, U16s/65+:
£2.50.
Preview: Five
points off the top but with two games in hand. Could cup progress get
in the way of the ultimate goal of promotion to the top tier for The
Red Devils? They will be hoping to dissuade any such worries with a
big win over Villa.
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