ASHTON UNITED VS STOCKTON TOWN PREVIEW
COMPETITION: Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division – Matchday 35
DATE: Saturday 15 March,, 2025
KICK-OFF: 15:00
ENTRY: £12 Adult, £8 Concessions, £1 U12
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GROUND: Matlock Town FC, Proctor Cars Stadium, Causeway Lane, Matlock, DE4 3AR
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Stockton Town return to action when they make the journey to fellow Play-Off hopefuls Ashton United.
The Anchors have had a two-week break since their 1-1 home draw against Basford United at the start of the month.
Kev Hayes penalty gave them the lead but they were pegged back by Joe Uveges eqauliser in stoppage time.
Despite it being a disappointing result, a late leveller for Prescot Cables against Ilkeston Town ensured the Anchors have a four-point buffer inside the Play-Off places.
Michael Dunwell will have a full squad to choose from ahead of the trip to Greater Manchester.
THE OPPOSITION
Ashton United are currently 4th and are four points ahead of Stockton. Firmly inside the Play-Off places The Robins are vying for third-spot and the opportunity of a home Semi-Final.
Although those ambitions have taken a slight dent in recent weeks with no win in a month and a recent defeat to Guiseley who now occupy third. Last time out they held to a 1-1 draw at Hebburn Town.
Darius Osei is the man to watch for Ashton. The former South Shields forward is their top scorer with 19 for the season including the equaliser in the reverse fixture at the MAP Group UK Stadium.
Another former South Shields player in Jason Gilchirst is their second top scorer with 15.
James Hardy, who scored the winner in the reverse fixture, also sits on double figures with ten goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The two sides met at the Map Group UK Stadium back in November where Ashton United came from behind to take the three points.
9 Nov 2024 – Stockton Town 1-2 Ashton United – Northern Premier League Premier Division
FORM GUIDE
Ashton United: W D D L D
Last Game: Hebburn Town 1-1 Ashton United
Stockton Town: L L W W D
Last Game: Stockton Town 1-1 Basford United
PRE-MATCH QUOTES
Looking ahead to the game, Michael Dunwell said:
“We have trained well and had a weekend off last week so are fresh and raring to go for a big game at this stage of the season.
“We know Ashtons home record has been excellent lately so we know we will be in for a difficult afternoon but we are confident we can go there and put in a positive performance to come away with a result.”
