Eastleigh 4-3 Staines Town - Match Report

EASTLEIGH 4-3 STAINES TOWN

Eastleigh moved up to seventh after they beat Staines Town 4-3 in a seven goal thriller at the Silverlake stadium.

It was The Swans who took the lead in the 24^th minute, Tony Garrod tapping in from Elliot Godfrey’s free-kick.

But the Spitfires responded in the 38^th minute, Craig McAllisters deft flick found the on-rushing Moses Ademola who half-volleyed past Jack Turner in the Town goal.

The hosts were soon ahead, Ademola turning from scorer to provider two minutes later setting up Jai Reason who made it 2-1.

Into the second half and it was the visitors who levelled the scores on the 56^th minute, midfielder David Wheeler capitalising on a poor pass from Eastleigh goalkeeper Jack Dovey.

But just two minutes later the home side were ahead, Glen Southam scoring a peach of a goal from 25 yards out after good play from the impressive Damien Scannell.

And it was the Spitfires who looked to have the game wrapped up on the 82^nd minute.  Reason latching on to a ball over the top to score his second and Eastleigh’s fourth of the game.

Staines substitute Reece Hall set up a nervy finish, volleying in from a rebound to make the scores 4-3 before being sent off for a terrible challenge on Andy Forbes.

Eastleigh held on for an important three points and a much needed win. 

Quotes from both managers will be up later. 

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A-Z FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying teams.

Teams in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Draw.

/ - Replay needed to seperate teams. 

AFC Flyde 

AFC Totton

AFC Telford

Alfreton Town

Altrincham 

Arlesey Town

Barrow

Barwell/Workington

Bath City/Gosport Borough

Blackfield & Langley

Boreham Wood

Boston United

Bradford Park Avenue

Braintree 

Bromley

Bury Town

Cambridge City/Billeriacy Town

Cambridge United

Chalfont St. Peter/Bishop's Stortford

Chelmsford City

Chester/Halifax Town

Chippenham Town

Colwyn Bay/Guiseley

Dartford

Dereham Town/Met Police

Didcot Town

Dorchester Town 

Eastbourne Borough/Hendon

East Thurrock United

Ebbsfleet

FC United of Manchester

Forest Green Rovers

Gateshead

Gloucester City

Grimsby Town

Harrogate Town

Hastings/Hitchin

Hayes & Yeading United 

Hednesford/Buxton

Hereford United

Hinckley United/Ossett Albion

Histon/Corby Town

Hyde

Ilkeston Town

Kidderminster Harriers

Lincoln City

Lowestoft Town

Luton Town

Macclesfield Town

Mansfield Town

Marine 

Newport County

Nuneaton 

Slough Town

South Park

Southport

Stalybridge Celtic

Stockport County

Tamworth

Welling United/Thurrock

Weston-super-Mare/Worcester City

Woking

Wrexham 

Yate Town 

Tuesday's Tasty Treble

The Blue Square Bet Premier is in full flow, now 10 games in. We've already seen some shock results, some fine performances and some fantastic football. Tonight we hope for nothing less! 

The conditions will not be perfect as the rain sets in up and down the country, hopefully not claiming any more games, with Hyde vs. Alfreton already called off.

The division remains as unpredictable as ever but we've done our best to set you up with a tasty treble!

Odds provided by Blue Square. (www.bluesq.com/bet)

Treble 

Grimsby (1.80) vs. Gateshead 

Grimsby Town are currently flying. They have lost just once in ten games and are undefeated in their last eight matches. The Mariners outplayed promotion rivals Luton on Friday, winning 4-1 and impressing throughout. With new boy Scott Neilson adding to the attacking threat, I believe this will be too strong for the Visitors' defence. 

The Heed have also lost their last two games, including an away visit to Woking on Saturday. Home win.

Macclesfield Town (2.00) vs. Mansfield Town

Despite last weekend's defeat to Forest Green, Macclesfield have won four out of five games at home this season. The Silkmen have in form striker Matthew Barnes-Homer, who has netted seven goals already and Chris Holroyd who has four. 

The visitors will be tricky customers but have only won once in five attempts away from home. It will be a close game but a home win seems the most likely outcome. 

Wrexham (1.33) vs. Barrow

Wrexham currently sit third in the league table and have only lost one match so far. The Dragons have been in good home form, with three wins and two draws from five matches. No doubt they will desperate to get the three points having been held by Dartford at home on Saturday. 

The visitors however do come into tonight's match with good away form, winning their last two against Tamworth and Ebbsfleet. However the Bluebirds come up against much tougher opposition tonight. I can't see past anything other than a home win.


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Darlington looking for fresh start

It was announced on Friday that Darlington will drop down four divisions to play in the Northern League Division One next season. 

This comes after a horror season for Darlo, who came within seconds of liquidation, selling most of their players and relegation after dismal performances. After winning the FA Trophy at Wembley in May last year no-one would of predicted the football league club to be in the position they are in now. 

However Darlo must look to the future and re-build as a club. Ditching the stadium was important for the club, and has often been cited for the gradual fall of the club. Building the 25,000 seater in 2003 was at the time a fantastic moment for the club but after just an average of 2,203 fans over the years running the stadium was estimated to be higher than the income coming into the club.

Entering administration in January, the steep decline meant that players such as Marc Bridge-Wilkinson left with many others in January and the club were struggling to fulfill their fixtures. But after saving the club DFC 1883 still insist there still needs to be funds put in to save the club.

 "We need to raise a couple of hundred thousand pounds by the end of June, to continue." 

Despite all the gloom and doom it's not all bad news for Darlo, with a ground share with AFC Shildon on the cards, a clear out of all players, a new stadium and an end to financial problems could exactly be what Darlington need to move forward as a club, and taking the four relegation's allowed all this. 

Darlo must look for inspiration from the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Chester FC and FC Halifax Town who all built from the ground upwards and are all clubs on the up. A nightmare 12 months to forget for Darlington who will play against the likes of Norton & Stockton Ancients FC and Consett FC despite playing Luton and Fleetwood this year. 

Darlington's first step towards a debt-ridden future has been made but it could be many years before Darlo reach the summit once again.

Season End.

Blue Square Bet Premier:

Champions - Fleetwood Town

Play Offs -      Wrexham (2nd) vs. Luton Town (5th)
                      Mansfield Town (3rd) vs. York City (4th)

Relegated -  Hayes & Yeading United
                     Darlington
                     Bath City
                     Kettering

Blue Square North:

Champions - Hyde

Play Offs -    Guiseley (2nd) vs. Nuneaton Town (5th)
                    Halifax Town (3rd) vs. Gainsborough Trinity (4th)

Relegated -  Hinckley United
                    Blyth Spartans
                    Eastwood Town

Blue Square South:

Champions - Woking

Play Offs -    Dartford (2nd) vs. Basingstoke Town (5th)
                    Welling United (3rd) vs. Sutton United (4th)

Relegated -  Maidenhead United
                    Hampton & Richmond
                    Thurrock

Ryman League:

Champions - Billericay Town 

Play Offs - AFC Hornchurch (2nd) vs. Bury Town (5th)
                     Lowestoft Town (3rd) vs. Wealdstone (4th)

Relegated - Leatherhead
                     Aveley
                     Tooting & Mitcham
                       Horsham

EvoStik  (Southern) League:

Champions - Brackley Town 

Play Offs - AFC Totton's game was postponed, meaning nothing is yet confirmed.
                   Oxford City (2nd), Chesham United, Cambridge City all are guaranteed play off spot. If AFC Totton win or draw, they will be in the play-offs instead of Stourbridge.

Relegated - Hemel Hempstead 
                    Evesham United 
                    Swindon Supermarine
                    Cirencester Town 

Northern League:

Champions - Chester FC

Play Offs - FC United of Manchester (2) - (0) Chorley
                   Hednesford United (0) - (5) Bradford Park Avenue

Relegated -  Chasetown, Mickleover Sports, Burscough. 
                      Northwich Victoria will await an appeal against a relegation,which could stop Frickley Athletic from being relegated              

Blue Square Bet Premier Preview, 06/04/12

We preview Good Friday's 4 Blue Square Bet Premier games.

Forest Green vs. Ebbsfleet United

A mid-table clash, both sides have progressed well this season, especially the home side who sit in 10th place. United are quite decent away from home and have picked up six wins on their travels this season, meanwhile Rovers aren't too bad at home either. This game has a draw written all over it. Draw is 3.50 with Blue Square.

NLT PREDICTS: 1-1

Wrexham vs. Alfreton

Wrexham will need to win all their remaining games to stand any chance of toppling Fleetwood at the top, starting with Alfreton. It won't be all plain sailing for the home side as the visitors have won their last three and are second in the form tables. Wrexham win 1.36 with Blue Square.

NLT PREDICTS: 2-0

Newport vs. AFC Telford

Newport will be boosted by their mid-week win over high-flying York City and face a side also on 41 points. Telford will be looking over their shoulder, but have a four point cushion over Hayes in 21st position. County will look for another three points to guarantee their safety despite having two games in hand. Newport are 1.80 for the home win.

NLT PREDICTS: 1-1

Tamworth vs. Bath City

Tamworth face Bath, who became the first side to be relegated on Tuesday. Tamworth will be pleased to be a good 9 points off the 21st position and have impressed on their own patch, Bath however have had a poor season. Can't look beyond a home win. Tamworth a good 1.73 for the home win.

NLT PREDICTS: 3-1

Tonight's Blue Square North/South Preview.

Blue Square North:

Blyth Spartans vs. Solihull Moors

With Blyth all but relegated after a poor season, Solihull are undefeated in four games and look good for all three points. A tasty 2.25 (Blue Square) to do just that.

NLT Predicts: 0-2

Droylsden vs. Harrogate Town

Droylsden's chances of the play-offs are all but gone, and are undefeated in five games. Harrogate Town are slipping towards the drop zone and are only above the drop zone by one point. Town will be desperate for the points and Blue Square's 3.60 for the draw seems a decent punt.

NLT Predicts: 1-1

Guiseley vs. Gloucester City

Guiseley are flying and are catching Hyde in that top spot, they have won their last four games and with a win here could move just three points off first position. Gloucester are only 5 points off the relegation zone despite finding themselves 14th. Home win is 1.50.

NLT Predicts: 3-1

Stalybridge Celtic vs. Bishop's Stortford

Stalybridge are just two points off a play-off spot and a win tonight would put them in 4th place. They face Bishop's Stortford who are one eight teams trying to avoid relegation, just two points off the final drop spot they will be desperate for a result, they have lost their last two, whilst the home side won their last two. 1.61 for a home win.

NLT Predicts: 2-0

Vauxhall Motors vs. Hinckley United

A huge game in the relegation scrap, the home side are 20th and the visitors are 19th. Seperated by just one goal in the league both sides will be desperate to win the massive six-pointer. The home side are on real form recently undefeated in 5 games, and United haven't won in three games. Both teams won't want to lose. Draw is 3.40

NLT Predicts: 1-1

Blue Square South:

Eastbourne Borough vs. Dartford.

Eastbourne's fortunes have been lifted by three recent wins but will be keen for three more points to guarantee their survival. Dartford however are in second position eight points off Woking, a win tonight would leave them five points off that top spot. Both teams are on form but Darford at 1.80 seems tempting.