Boldon CA gunning to complete quickfire double over Willington
David Crumbie has Boldon CA’s quickfire reunion with recent opponents Willington to “a game of chess”.
Top goalscorer Levi Collins scored four goals and Kris Allen hit a brace as Crumbie’s men overcame the Hall Lane outfit as they held off a brave late comeback to secure a 6-4 win at the Villa last weekend.
In an unusual twist of fate, the return fixture will take place at Hall Lane this weekendasBoldonlooktocomplete a quickfire league double and potentially move into the Division Two play-off places.
The Boldon boss admitted featuring the same side twice inside a week will offer a different set of challenges and warned his players they must be prepared to work hard to get another three points on the road.
“We are looking forward to the game and hopefully another good performance,” he explained.
“It’s always strange playing the same side two weeks in a row and it starts to feel like a little bit of a game of chess.
“That’s because we saw each other last weekend, we had a look at each other and we know how each other like to set up.
“We know from what we saw last week we will have to go to the game ready to work and put in a performance for 90 minutes to get the win.”
Crumbie confirmed he will be without unavailable trio Andrew Hunter, Daniel Gray and Matthew Donnelly
- but otherwise has a fully-fit and available squad.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Sunderland West End could move into the Division Two play-off places if they claim a win at Brandon United and results
elsewhere go their way.
Horden CW have a full squad available for their visit to face a Washington side looking for a fourth consecutive win.
The top two in the division
meet at Grounsell Park as leaders Heaton Stannington entertain Ryton & Crawcrook Albion and third-placed Newcastle University host Chester-le-Street Town.
Redcar Town are boosted by the return of Scott Howes for their home game with Tow Law Town and Jarrow are awaiting news on the fitness of several players ahead of their game at Easington Colliery.
Esh Winning will hope to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat when they visit Birtley Town and Blyth Town host Bedlington Terriers in a South East Northumberland derby.