Match Preview: 1874 Northwich F.C. vs Oldham Boro F.C.

 

1874 Northwich will play Oldham Boro in their first ever competitive league fixture this Saturday.

The fan-run club formed by their supporters in November will kick the season off with a full squad to choose from at the Barton Stadium, their home after a ground share agreement with Winsford in February.

Manager Ian Street has narrowed his team to 19 players after a hugely impressive pre-season which has seen the new club win five of their seven friendly fixtures, and scoring 18 times in the process.

The most recent friendly saw 1874 draw 1-1 on Tuesday evening against a talented Chester youth team.

Forward Mike Brandon has proved a hit, scoring seven goals which included four against Prestatyn.

Picture: Winford United FC. Former Winsford United forward Brandon has impressed for 1874.

Oldham, nicknamed Town, finished a credible 8^th in the North West Counties League Division One last season having amassed a point’s tally of 47.

Town, managed by Tony Mills, have had also had a good pre-season with three wins from as many games, most notably against FC United.

Kick-off at the Barton Stadium is 3pm.

1874 Northwich Pre-season results:

A Wed 10, 7:30pm Lostock Gralam 1-3 W

A Sat 13, 5:15pm AFC Rushden & Diamonds (Supporters Direct Shield) 0-3 W

A Tues 16, 7:30pm Congleton Town 0-1 W

A Sat 20, 2:30pm Prestatyn Town 0-5 W

A Tues 23, 7:30pm Warrington Town 2-0 L

A Sat 27, 3:00pm Winsford United 5-2 H

H Tues 30, 7:30pm Chester FC IV 1-1 H

Oldham Boro Pre-season results:

A Sat 13, 2:00pm Santos 0-7 W

H Thu 18, 7:45pm FC United 2-1 W

A Sat 27, 3:00pm Old Standians 1-3 W

1874 Northwich from;

Manager: Ian Street

Goalkeepers: Matt Conkie, Adam Leake

Defenders: Lee Duckworth, Jack McKay, Danny Thomas, Ryan Mitchell, Paul Bowyer, Dave Tickle

Midfielders: Paul Lewis, Anthony Marshall, Ryan Stewart, Ste Crane, Kyle Wilding, Adam Foy

Forwards: Lee Hendley, Mike Brandon, James Marrow, Phil Coffin, Dean McGregor

Oldham Boro from;

Manager: Tony Mills

Assistant Manager: John Lynch

Goalkeepers: Gareth Fleming, Danny Pearson,

Defenders: Justin Adams, Tony Deakin, Damien Schofield, Andy Smith

Midfielders: Nathan Adams, Ryan Alexandra, Carl Dean, Matty Knowles, Nick Murphy, Will Buckley

Forwards: Ryan Fagan, Joe Heap, Lee Knowles

Rest of the squad: Dan Whiteside, Lee Bancroft, Matty Piotrowski, Danny Davies, Danny Lafferty, Jordan Dainty, Lee Deakin, Thomas Elford