MATCH PREVIEW | Stockton Town v Consett AFC

STOCKTON TOWN VS CONSETT AFC

COMPETITION: Northern Premier League East Division

DATE: Tuesday 26th December, 2023

KICK-OFF: 15:00

ENTRY: £9 Adult, £7 Concession, £3 kids (tickets available online or at the gate)

GROUND: MAP Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-On-Tees, TS19 0QD

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Stockton Town look to extend their league winning streak to eight games as the first-half of the season ends with Consett as the visitors on Boxing Day. 

Glen Butterworth’s first-half header was the difference last time out for the Anchors, as Michael Dunwell’s side picked up a huge three points away at Stocksbridge Park Steels. 

The game also marked another clean sheet to add to the Anchors incredible defensive record so far this season. 

After the final whistle, be sure to pop into the clubhouse and enjoy some live music. 

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Stockton Town and Consett have met twleve times in all competitions enjoying some memorable encounters since their first meeting in 2017. Here are the previous five meetings:

22 Feb 2020- Consett AFC 1-2 Stockton Town- Northern League Division One

22 Sep 2020- Consett AFC 1-0 Stockton Town- FA Cup First Qualifying Round

10 Oct 2020- Stockton Town 4-1 Consett AFC- Northern League Division One

26 Dec 2022- Stockton Town 1-2 Consett AFC- Northern Premier League East Division

10 Apr 2023- Consett AFC 3-4 Stockton Town- Northern Premier League East Division

FORM GUIDE

Stockton Town: W W L W W

Last Game: Stocksbridge Park Steels 0-1 Stockton Town

Consett AFC: W W L W D

Last Game: Consett 0-0 Winterton Rangers

THE OPPOSITION

After a solid start to life in step four last season, finishing 13th in their inaugural Northern Premier League East Division season, Consett have started this year on emphatic form.

Tony Fawcett’s side are coming into the game on the back of a four game league unbeaten streak, dating back to late November. This places the Steelmen in third position, only six points behind the league-leading Anchors. 

Forward Scott Fenwick leads the way for the Steelmen so far this season on six goals, with strike-partner Zak Atkinson not far behind on four goals. 

PRE-MATCH QUOTES

Manager Michael Dunwell spoke ahead of the game after Saturday’s victory at Stocksbridge by saying:

“It’s a massive game again. They’re around us and although we’ve extended the gap a little bit, we need another big performance on Tuesday and hopefully another three points.”

Words by Jordan Clarke.