Ben Hunter’s Blue Army travel in good form having experienced a trio of consecutive league victories seeing Main occupy fifth position in the Northern Counties East League Division One rankings.

The Zebras have too been in racing form picking up five victory’s and one draw in their last six games since the New Year. Brigg’s impressive form has seen Marcus Newell’s side rise as high as third in the table, four points off leaders Hallam FC.

This Saturday’s fixture adds an extra spark after the Zebras’ 1-3 win in the cup just under three weeks ago proved to be bittersweet. Although Brigg’s performance was unarguable complimented, it was however Main who eventually moved forward in the competition after the Zebras were removed for fielding an ineligible player.

Team News

Following a marvellous 3-1 home win for Main midweek, no new injury concerns were picked up against Nostell Miners Welfare on Tuesday. Gary Mundy who did miss Tuesday night’s game is however, expected to make a return into the squad tomorrow.

Current Form in All Competitions

Brigg: WDWWW
Main: WWWDL

Top Scorers

Scott Phillips: 33 goals
Tyla Bell: 14 goals

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture are available to be purchased on the gate at the EC Surfacing Stadium for both home and away supporters. Ticket prices are yet to be confirmed. The EC Surfacing Stadium has a capacity of 4000 with 250 seats available. Following the Government guidelines face coverings are optional and therefore can be chosen to be worn at your own accord. The kick-off time for this game is 15:00.

Last Time Out v Brigg

It was a bittersweet victory for Brigg last time the two sides met just under three weeks ago. The fourth round of the NCEL Cup saw the Zebras earn the initial spoils with goals from Scott Phillips, Reece Newell and Joshua Batty before Main’s Declan Slater scored a consolation goal three minutes from time. Despite the scoreline ending 1-3 in Brigg’s favour, it was later revealed that the Zebras fielded an ineligible player and were consequently removed from the competition, with Main therefore advancing into the quarter finals.

Article by Jack Bruno Ciullo