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Friday & Saturdays games, March 30th & 31st 2018

Post by Ginge01 » Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:24 am

My apologies for no updates for a few days, family and work issues came along

Friday & Saturday’s games, Fri Mar 30th and Sat Mar 31st 2018

30/03 Friday
Alfreton........... 1-1 Nuneaton
Boston............ 3-2 Kidderminster
Brackley.......... 0-0 Harrogate
Bradford......... 2-3 Stockport
Gainsborough 4-1 Spennymoor
Salford........... 2-1 Curzon Ashton
Tamworth........4-1 North Ferriby

31/03 Saturday
Darlington...... P-P Southport
Blyth............... P-P Telford
Leamington.... 1-0 FCUM
York................ 1-1 Chorley


The Vanarama National League North, Sat Mar 31st 2018

............................. Pd .W D L..W D L...F..A...GD..Pts
01. Salford .......... 37 14 2 3. 10 5 .3 71 43. 28.. 79
02. Harrogate...... 36 12 4 2. 10 3 .5 85 42. 43.. 73
03. Brackley......... 34 12 5 0.. 7 6 ..4 61 29. 32.. 68
04. York............... 36.. 9 6 4.. 7 3 ..7 63 53. 10.. 57
05. Kidderminster 35 10 5 2.. 5 6 ..7 62 43. 19.. 56
06. Stockport....... 35 10 4 4.. 6 3 ..8 64 49. 15.. 55
07. Spennymoor... 32.. 8 3 3.. 8 3 ..7 59 52... 7.. 54
08. Blyth.............. 34.. 9 1 6.. 8 0 10 68 55. 13.. 52
09. Chorley........... 34.. 7 7 3.. 5 6 ..6 38 31... 7.. 49
10. Bradford. ....... 36.. 7 4 8.. 6 5 ..6 57 51... 6.. 48
11. Darlington...... 36.. 9 4 5.. 3 7 ..8 50 49... 1.. 47
12. Southport...... 35.. 8 4 6.. 5 4 ..8 55 61.. -6.. 47
13. Boston........... 35.. 9 5 4.. 4 2 11 57 61.. -4.. 46
14. Nuneaton....... 35.. 7 5 5.. 5 4 ..9 43 50.. -7.. 45
15. Leamington.... 36.. 7 3 8.. 5 5 ..8 45 55 -10.. 44
16. FCUM.............. 37 11 2 5.. 1 6 12 54 67 -13.. 44
17. Alfreton........... 37.. 6 3 10 6 3 ..9 60 63.. -3.. 42
18. Tamworth........ 37.. 7 6 6.. 4 3 11 50 63 -13.. 42
19. Curzon Ashton 34.. 7 5 4.. 3 5 10 44 53.. -9.. 40
20. Telford............. 34.. 5 3 9.. 6 2 ..9 42 58 -16.. 38
21. Gainsborough. 36.. 9 1 9.. 2 3 12 40 67 -27.. 37
22. North Ferriby... 37.. 1 5 12 2 3 14 20 93 -73.. 17

My picks to go down, Telford, Gainsborough and North Ferriby.
Tamworth’s win over North Ferriby gives them a valuable 4 point cushion, Curzon Ashton now must look over their shoulder and see Telford and Gainsborough closely behind, Gainsborough’s goal difference and more games played makes it harder for them to escape going down .


Salford;
Salford 2-1 Curzon Ashton; Salford expanded their lead at the top of the table with a win over Curzon Ashton on Friday. Salford scored in the 47th and 90+th min before Curzon pulled back a goal later in injury time.

Harrogate;
Brackley 0-0 Harrogate; A tough battle results in a point for Harrogate on Friday, they now trail leaders Salford by 6 points with a game in hand.

Brackley;
Brackley 0-0 Harrogate; Brackley were unable to score at home to Harrogate on Friday, earning a point.

York;
York 1-1 Chorley; York rise to 4th place after Saturday’s home draw with Chorley. Trailing at half time, York equalised with just under 20 mins to go.

Kidderminster;
Boston 3-2 Kidderminster; Kidderminster's inconsistent form continues with a goal conceded in the 89th min in Friday’s game at Boston. With York gaining a point on Saturday, Kidder fall below York into 5th place.

Stockport;
Bradford 2-3 Stockport; Stockport rise to 6th place after their 3-2 win at Bradford on Friday. Leading 1-0 at half time, they doubled their lead on the hour before Bradford scored in the 71st and 81st min. A 94th min winner gave Stockport the three points. Stockport lead Spennymoor by 1 point and Blyth by 3, Blyth has a game in hand.

Spennymoor;
Gainsborough 4-1 Spennymoor; In a game Spennymoor expected to bring home point(s), they took the lead at Gainsborough on Friday before following behind 1-2 at half time. 2 more goals left Spennymoor a 1-4 loser. They fall to 7th place with Stockport’s win. Spenny remain 1 point back behind Stockport with three games in hand.

Blyth;
Blyth P-P Telford; No game on Saturday. Stockport’s win has them three points in front of Blyth who have a game in hand as both teams compete for one of the remaining playoff spots.

Chorley;
York 1-1 Chorley; After taking the lead after 10 mins, Chorley conceded a 72nd min equaliser at York to earn an away point. Chorley remain in 9th place but 6th place Stockport are now 6 points in front, 8th place Blyth are 3 points ahead, Chorley has a game in hand on Stockport.

Bradford P.A.;
Bradford 2-3 Stockport; Bradford’s fight back from being 2-0 after an hour was ruined by conceding an injury time goal to lose 2-3.

Darlington; (3 games against common bottom 11 opponents); 14/04 FCUM (A), 21/04 Nuneaton (H), dd/mm Southport (H)
Darlington P-P Southport; No game on Saturday.

Southport; (2 games); 07/04 Nuneaton (H), dd/mm Darlington (A)
Darlington P-P Southport; No game on Saturday.

Boston; (3 games); 02/04 Nuneaton (A), 07/04 Darlington (A), 28/04 Telford (H).
Boston 3-2 Kidderminster; Leading 2-1 at half time, Boston looked as though they would have to settle for a draw before an 89th min winner on Friday won them three points. This win lifted Boston to 13th place, 8 points and superior goal difference (-4) to (-16) over 20th place Telford.

Nuneaton; (3 games); Fri, 07/04 Southport (A), 16/04 Curzon (A), 21/04 Darlington (A)
Alfreton 1-1 Nuneaton; Nuneaton came from behind at half time to grab a point on Friday. Nuneaton is now in 14th place, seven points ahead of 20th place Telford.

Leamington; (2 games); 02/04 Telford (A), 14/04 Curzon (H)
Leamington 1-0 FCUM; A goal in the 44th min was enough to beat FCUM on Saturday. Leamington rise to 15th place, 6 points in front of 20th place Telford, Telford has two games in hand.

FC Utd of Man; (4 games); 07/04 Tamworth (A), 14/04 Darlington (H), 21/04 Alfreton (A), 28/04 North Ferriby
Leamington 1-0 FCUM FCUM lost on Saturday to Leamington by a single goal scored just before half time. FCUM is now in 16th place, six points ahead of 20th place Telford who have 3 games in hand.

Alfreton; (2 games); 02/04 Curzon (A), 21/04 FCUM (H)
Alfreton 1-1 Nuneaton; Leading 1-0 at half time, Alfreton had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Nuneaton on Friday. After Leamington’s win on Saturday, Alfreton are now in 17th place, 4 points in front of 20th place Telford with superior goal difference (-3) compared to Telford’s (-16), Telford has three games in hand.

Tamworth; (2 games); 07/04 FCUM (H), 28/04 Gainsborough (A)
Tamworth 4-1 North Ferriby; Tamworth got a much need win on Friday, beating North Ferriby 4-1. They lead 3-0 at half time before North Ferriby pulled a goal back, later Tamworth added a 4th. Tamworth rise above Curzon Ashton to 18th place, 4 point in front of 20th place Telford, Telford has 3 games in hand.

Curzon Ashton; (4 games); Mon, 02/04 Alfreton (H), 09/04 Gainsborough (H), 14/04 Leamington (A ), 16/04 Nuneaton (H)
Salford 2-1 Curzon Ashton; Curzon fought hard but go down 1-2 at leaders Salford on Friday. With Tamworth’s win, Curzon slide to 19th place, still 2 points in front of 20th place Telford, Curzon’s goal difference is also better (-9) to Telford’s (-16).

Telford; (2 games); 02/04 Leamington (H), 21/04 Gainsborough (H)
Blyth P-P Telford; No game for Telford on Saturday. Telford remain in 20th place, Curzon are now 19th, leading by two points. Tamworth’s win lifts them 4 points in front of Telford.

Gainsborough; (4 games); 02/04 North Ferriby (A), 09/04 Curzon (A), 21/04 Telford (A), 28/04 Tamworth (H)
Gainsborough 4-1 Spennymoor; Gainsborough’s 4-1 win on Friday, scoring two goals in each half after falling behind to Spennymoor keeps their chance of staying up alive, Gainsborough are now 1 point behind 20th place Telford and 3 points behind 19th place Curzon, Gainsborough’s goal difference is worse than the two teams above them. Gainsborough has a great chance for 3 points again with their home game on Easter Monday against North Ferriby.

North Ferriby; (2 games); 02/04 Gainsborough (H), 28/04 FCUM (A)
Tamworth 4-1 North Ferriby; Tamworth were too much for North Ferriby on Friday who fell behind 0-3 at half time before losing 1-4.



The original Bottom 11 opponents and results prediction
...........Dar.......... Lea......... Alfr.......... Crz.......... FCM...... Tam......... Telf
02/04..................Telf(A) 1.. Crz(A) 0...Alfr(H) 3.................................Lea(H) 1
07/04.................................................................Tam(A) 1 FCM(H) 1
09/04.................................................Gai(H) 3
14/04 FCM(A) 1...Crz(H) 1...................Lea(A) 1..Dar(H) 1
16/04 ..................................................Nun(H) 1
21/04 Nun(H) 1.................. FCM(H)1..................Alfr(A) 1.................Gai(H) 3
28/04 ................................................................NFr(H) 3. Gai(A) 3
ddmm Sou(H) 3

Total ..............5..............2.............1..............8.............6.............4............4


The original Bottom 11 outstanding games against their opponents

Darlington (3 games)
14/04 FCUM (A)
21/04 Nuneaton (H)
dd/mm Southport (H)

Southport (2 games)
07/04 Nuneaton (H)
dd/mm Darlington (A))

Nuneaton (3 games)
07/04 Southport (A)
16/04 Curzon (A) Mon
21/04 Darlington (A)

FCUM (4 games)
07/04 Tamworth (A)
14/04 Darlington (H)
21/04 Alfreton (A)
28/04 North Ferriby

Alfreton (2 games)
02/04 Curzon (A)
21/04 FCUM (H)

Leamington (2 games)
02/04 Telford (A)
14/04 Curzon (H)

Curzon Ashton (4 games)
02/04 Alfreton (H)
09/04 Gainsborough (H)
14/04 Leamington (A)
16/04 Nuneaton (H) Mon

Tamworth (2 games)
07/04 FCUM (H)
28/04 Gainsborough (A)

Telford (2 games)
02/04 Leamington (H)
21/04 Gainsborough (H)

Gainsborough (4 games)
02/04 North Ferriby (A)
09/04 Curzon (A)
21/04 Telford (A)
28/04 Tamworth (H)

North Ferriby (2 games)
02/04 Gainsborough (H)
28/04 FCUM (A)


This week’s games

02/04 Monday
Spennymoor...... vs DARLINGTON
Chorley............. vs Bradford
CURZON........... vs ALFRETON
FCUM................ vs York
Harrogate......... vs Blyth
Kidderminster... vs Brackley
NORTH FERRIBY vs GAINSBOROUGH
NUNEATON ....... vs Boston
SOUTHPORT...... vs Salford
Stockport......... vs TAMWORTH
TELFORD.......... vs LEAMINGTON

05/04 Thursday
TELFORD.......... vs Spennymoor

07/04 Saturday
DARLINGTON..... vs Boston
ALFRETON......... vs Spennymoor
Blyth................. vs Kidderminster
Bradford........... vs LEAMINGTON
CURZON........... vs Brackley
NORTH FERRIBY vs Stockport
Salford.............. vs GAINSBOROUGH
SOUTHPORT...... vs NUNEATON
TAMWORTH....... vs FCUM
TELFORD........... vs Chorley
York................... vs Harrogate




Comments

Winners Friday and Saturday
Salford beating Curzon, on the way to another championship.
Tamworth beating North Ferriby, pulling 4 points clear of Telford.
Gainsborough, beating Spennymoor to keep hopes alive of staying up.
Stockport over Bradford, trying to get a playoff place.

Losers
Spennymoor, losing at Gainsborough, could they miss the playoffs?
Kidderminster, conceding another late goal, dropping points.

............................. Pd .W D L..W D L...F..A...GD..Pts Max pts..one point per game
01. Salford .......... 37 14 2 3. 10 5 .3 71 43. 28.. 79
02. Harrogate...... 36 12 4 2. 10 3 .5 85 42. 43.. 73
03. Brackley......... 34 12 5 0.. 7 6 ..4 61 29. 32.. 68
04. York............... 36.. 9 6 4.. 7 3 ..7 63 53. 10.. 57.......75
05. Kidderminster 35 10 5 2.. 5 6 ..7 62 43. 19.. 56.......77
06. Stockport....... 35 10 4 4.. 6 3 ..8 64 49. 15.. 55.......76
07. Spennymoor... 32.. 8 3 3.. 8 3 ..7 59 52... 7.. 54.......84
08. Blyth.............. 34.. 9 1 6.. 8 0 10 68 55. 13.. 52.......76
09. Chorley........... 34.. 7 7 3.. 5 6 ..6 38 31... 7.. 49.......73
10. Bradford. ....... 36.. 7 4 8.. 6 5 ..6 57 51... 6.. 48.......66.........54
11. Darlington...... 36.. 9 4 5.. 3 7 ..8 50 49... 1.. 47.......65.........53
12. Southport...... 35.. 8 4 6.. 5 4 ..8 55 61.. -6.. 47.......68.........54
13. Boston........... 35.. 9 5 4.. 4 2 11 57 61.. -4.. 46.......67.........53
14. Nuneaton....... 35.. 7 5 5.. 5 4 ..9 43 50.. -7.. 45.......66.........52
15. Leamington.... 36.. 7 3 8.. 5 5 ..8 45 55 -10.. 44.......62.........50
16. FCUM.............. 37 11 2 5.. 1 6 12 54 67 -13.. 44.......59.........49
17. Alfreton........... 37.. 6 3 10 6 3 ..9 60 63.. -3.. 42.......57.........47
18. Tamworth........ 37.. 7 6 6.. 4 3 11 50 63 -13.. 42........57........47
19. Curzon Ashton 34.. 7 5 4.. 3 5 10 44 53.. -9.. 40........64........48
20. Telford............. 34.. 5 3 9.. 6 2 ..9 42 58 -16.. 38........62........46
21. Gainsborough. 36.. 9 1 9.. 2 3 12 40 67 -27.. 37........55........43
22. North Ferriby... 37.. 1 5 12 2 3 14 20 93 -73.. 17........32


46 points might be the number of points to avoid relegation based on teams below us averaging 1 point per game, Tamworth and Alfreton will get to 47, Telford to 46, Gainsborough to 43, Darlington are now on 47 points in the actual league table.

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Re: Friday & Saturdays games, March 30th & 31st 2018

Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:29 am

Ginge picking on poor Telford again. :D I see they have 3 homes games this week in 5 days, so a massive week for them. Plus a surprise massive win for Gainsborough, may mean they are not the dead certs for relegation that you were thinking before this weekend. Any side that can string together a couple of wins, could see them shooting up the table. Thanks again for the update.

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Re: Friday & Saturdays games, March 30th & 31st 2018

Post by Ginge01 » Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:12 pm

Darlo_Pete wrote:Ginge picking on poor Telford again. :D I see they have 3 homes games this week in 5 days, so a massive week for them. Plus a surprise massive win for Gainsborough, may mean they are not the dead certs for relegation that you were thinking before this weekend. Any side that can string together a couple of wins, could see them shooting up the table. Thanks again for the update.
:D
Gainsborough could survive, as they have more 'easier' games than Telford, including at North Ferriby tomorrow if it is on. It's true any side can string together a couple of wins, for Telford, playing
Monday... Leamington (H)
Thursday Spennymoor (H)
Saturday. Chorley (H)

I have no idea what to expect from those games, if they are all played, 3 draws is my best guess.

Curzon Ashton vs Alfreton tomorrow is big for both teams at the bottom also.

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Re: Friday & Saturdays games, March 30th & 31st 2018

Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:21 pm

There has probably never been such a bun fight to avoid relegation, as you could make an argument for each of the bottom sides to get relegated. It'll almost certainly go to the last Saturday of the season. It seems as though every game could be won by either team, which will make for an exciting end to the season. It almost seems an anti-climax for us as we look like we can't go down or make the play-offs.

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