Match Preview: Marske United vs. Whickham | Saturday, 5 April 2025 | Northern League Division One

Whickham travel to Marske United in their penultimate game of the season this weekend.

The Lang Jacks will be looking to leave the East Coast with all three points. With two games remaining, they currently sit just two points ahead of the relegation places.

Matchday Information

Venue: The John Keegan Stadium, TS11 7BW

Kick-off: 3:00 pm

Team News

Dan Marriott suffered a broken arm last weekend against Boro Rangers, which required surgery, and will be out for the season.

Jordan Lavery is still not fit, but Cameron Brewis and Kieran Aplin are both available for selection.

The Opposition

Marske sits 14th in Northern League Division One, 15 points ahead of the Lang Jacks.

The home side has picked up four points in their last six games, with their last win being a 3-2 victory over Newcastle Blue Star on February 25.

What The Lang Jacks Are Saying

Whickham Manager Tony Fawcett said: “I want to see us turn up, give everything we have and show the belief on the pitch that we, as staff, have in them as players.”

Last time out

The two sides last met in October 2024, with Marske getting the better of Whickham with a 2-1 win.

James Sayer opened the scoring for Marske in the 24th minute before Jack Cooper equalised for the Lang Jacks in the 61st minute. An 83rd-minute own goal gave Marske all three points.

Match Coverage

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Written By Callum Jacques

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