It’s a match between two sides in the relegation zone this Saturday (3pm kick-off), as the Dabbers travel to the Raygar Stadium to face Belper Town away for the first time in 9 years.
Highway to Bel
Belper remain rooted to the bottom of the PitchingIn Northern Premier League, on goal difference behind Liversedge who have 3 games in hand on them. They have conceded almost twice as many goals as the Dabbers in the same number of games (54 v 28). And their position meant that Steve Kittrick lost his job as manager just under 2 weeks ago, replaced by Lee Attenborough, their third permanent manager of the season.
Their 2 games since Attenborough’s appointment have been a 3-1 loss to Warrington Town and a 4-1 win over Heanor Town to take Belper into the semi-finals of the Derbyshire Senior Cup. And 2 of their 4 league wins this season have come in their last 5 games, against Stafford and Morpeth.
Last Time Out
In Ritchie Sutton’s first game as manager in September, the Dabbers secured a vital 1-0 over Belper at the Swansway Stadium courtesy of a 78th minute winner. Highlights below.
That last away visit to the Nailers in November 2014 ended in a 4-1 Dabbers win courtesy of goals from Andy Pearson, Mark Winslade, Iain Howard and Steve Jones.
Players to Watch
Brodie Litchfield remains Belper’s top scorer on 6, and last scored in their 2-1 over Stafford 2 weeks ago, their most recent home league game. Harry Middleton is a reliable penalty taker if that situation arises, and look out for Shaun Tuton and James Tague who have both been on the scoresheet in recent matches.
Match Information
The Raygar Stadium is close to Belper train station, but train travel on the day seems to be much slower travelling back then getting there so be aware. The postcode for car travel is DE56 1BA.
Alternatively, Nantwich coach travel tickets are available priced at £15 each HERE. The coach leaves from the Swansway Stadium at 11.30am on Saturday.
Tickets for the match are on the gate only, priced at £11 for adults, £7 for concessions and students, and free for under 11s with a paying adult.