Photo by Jonathan White
It’s Non-League Day this Saturday, and the Dabbers are hosting play-off chasing Bamber Bridge (3pm kick-off). You can get reduced tickets for just £6 by clicking HERE. This is an online-only offer so don’t miss out!
Here’s what manager Paul Carden had to say about the ticket offer and the game:
“The offer is there for Non-League Day but also to show people what we’re trying to do at the club on and off the pitch, the support would be much welcomed in our battle for survival against one of the top sides in the division. It’d be nice to see as many faces as we can to back the lads on the pitch.”
Chitty Chitty Bamber Bang
Bamber Bridge were defeated in midweek in the Lancashire Cup semi-final, losing 2-1 to Atherton and also having a man sent off. In the league though, they have won 4 of their last 5 to solidify their standing in the play-offs, sitting 4th on 61 points, although amazingly they’ve done this with a goal difference of 0.
They’ve actually conceded 6 more goals than Nantwich in one game fewer. It’s strong home form, the 2nd best in the league, that has got them into the play-off picture. Away from home, their record is identical to the Dabbers, 23 points from 15 games with 19 goals scored. They have picked up more points in the last 15 games than any other side in the Northern Premier League.
Last Time Out
The Dabbers lost out in the reverse fixture in October, defeated 1-0 thanks to a Harry Scarborough goal in the second half, Nantwich punished for missing a series of chances. Highlights are below.
Players to Watch
Fin Sinclair-Smith has scored nearly triple the number of goals as the next highest Brig scorer, 17 in all competitions. He’s got 9 of those in 2023, with 3 braces in there. He has a knack for scoring spectacular goals as well, winning the NPL Goal of the Month for January.
Also keep an eye out for former Dabbers Joe Robbins and James Caton, who just joined them this week.
Match Information
Reminder again that the Non-League Day ticket offer of £6 for adults, £4 for concessions and free for under 16s is online ONLY. If you turn up on the day you will be charged the normal price of £11/8/3. Buy tickets online HERE.