Whickham host Whitley Bay on Tuesday evening, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 home defeat to Northallerton Town on Saturday.
The Lang Jacks now only sit one point above the relegation places with five games remaining following Saturday’s defeat along with Seaham Red Star picking up all three points against Marske United.
Matchday Information
Venue: The First Mortgage Glebe, NE16 4NA
Date: March 11, 2025
Kick-off: 7:30 pm
Tickets: Adult £8, Concession £5, U16’s £3
Team News
Finn Davies is eligible to return after serving his one-match ban against Northallerton, as is Lang Jacks manager Tony Fawcett, who was also serving a suspension on Saturday.
Opposition
Whitley Bay currently sits ninth in the Northern League Division One, nine points outside the playoffs. They have picked up seven points over their last six games, scoring five and conceding 10.
The Bay drew 1-1 against Guisborough Town last weekend.
What the opposition are saying
Following Saturday’s draw with Guisborough, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates said: “You look at our next three games and would think they’re winnable, but when you look at today’s results, they’re tough, every game’s tough.
“With players injured, suspended and with other commitments, it’s difficult with all the chopping and changing, but it’ll be like that for many teams at this time of the year.”
Last time out
The two sides last met on the opening day of the season, with Whitley Bay winning a close game.
Levi Collins put the Lang Jacks ahead in the 34th minute before Bay captain Mikel Thompson scored a double in the 79th and 92nd minute, respectively to give his side all three points in a 2-1 win.
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Written By Callum Jacques
