Morpeth Town will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to nine games this evening as they host Consett A.F.C. in the Second Round of the Brooks Mileson League Cup.
Town have not been in action since the 5-4 win over West Didsbury and Chorlton in the FA Vase, but face a foe they have played already this year, beating Consett 5-2 at Belle Vue.
Nick Gray has a full squad to choose from other than long term absentee Christopher Jewels and full-back Shaun Henderson.
The Opposition
Consett currently sit 6th in the EBAC Northern League Division One, winning four out of five since the Highwaymen turned them over in the league. The strike trio of Michael MacKay, Luke Sullivan and summer signing Michael Sweet are amongst the leagues best. They also have one of the better goalkeepers in the league in former Blyth Spartans stopper Peter Jeffries.
Off the field, as well as on it, Consett are building a product worthy of acknowledgement, led by Chairman Frank Bell, with an excellent stadium, and first class people running the show, things are looking up for Consett.
Players to Watch
Michael Sweet and Michael MacKay have scored a combined 30 goals so far this term. At least one of them has scored in 16 out of 22 games this season, and when neither of them has found the net they are yet to win.
Last Meeting
Morpeth Town produced their most emphatic win of the season with a 5-2 triumph over Consett on Tuesday Evening at Belle View Stadium.
After hitting the woodwork twice in the first half, Morpeth saw themselves go 1-0 down at the break as Luke Sullivan headed home for Consett.
Goals from Lee McAndrew, Michael Chilton, Ben Sayer and a brace from Sean Taylor in the second half secured the three points for the Highwaymen before Danny Craggs curled in a late free-kick to make it 5-2.
Last Five Meetings:
6th October 2015 – ENL – Consett 2-5 Morpeth Town – Taylor 2, Chilton, McAndrew, Sayer
7th February 2015 – ENL – Consett 5-1 Morpeth Town – Taylor
1st October 2014 – ENL – Morpeth Town 2-3 Consett
21st January 2014 – ENL – Consett 1-2 Morpeth Town
6th November 2013 – ENL – Morpeth Town 3-5 Consett
