It’s a significant game for the Dabbers on Saturday (3pm kick-off), with a long trip to Whitby Town in a match between the sides that are 18th and 20th in the table.
Whit’s My Age Again?
Whitby are winless in 5 matches in all competitions, respectable draws with Hyde and FC United balanced out by a loss to Guiseley at home last time out and being knocked out of the North Riding Senior Cup on penalties by 10th tier Boro Rangers despite putting out a strong team.
But that Guiseley game will have been 18 days ago by the time Saturday’s match comes around, so they will certainly be well rested.
Last Time Out
The Cheshire meeting of the 2 sides last September was the first match after the permanent appointment of Ritchie Sutton as manager and Gary Taylor-Fletcher as head coach. It ended in a 2-0 win for Whitby thanks to goals from Malik Dijksteel and Michael Spellman. Highlights below.
Players to Watch
Bradley Fewster is top scorer for Whitby on 7 goals in all competitions, and has 2 in his last 3 appearances. There’s also the intriguing prospect of Lee Bullock. At 41, he’s made 4 appearances for Whitby this season, most recently in their last game against Guiseley. Add to this the fact that he was joint manager until he resigned in September after a bad start to the season, and it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that there could be current or former coaches of both teams on the pitch at some point.
Match Information
Tickets for the game can be bought online HERE, priced at £11 for adults, £7 for concessions and £3 for under 18s. Under 16s that come with a paying adult get free entry.
And tickets for away coach travel, priced at £20 each, are available HERE. There are only a few left. The coach will depart at 8.30am from the Swansway Stadium on Saturday.