Avro make the trip down the M6 this Saturday to face Newcastle Town looking to make it a 3rd consecutive league victory and a 4th consecutive victory overall after wins against Vauxhall Motors, Gilla FC and Witton Albion.
The Ro head into this fixture after a recent run of form brings the play-off hopes right back in sight. An away win against top of the league Vauxhall Motors followed by an emphatic 4-0 victory against Witton Albion sees Avro just 6 points off the play-offs, having played a couple of games less than those above them. A win today will bring them just a point behind the hosts, who currently sit 11th in the league on 25 points.
In recent weeks, Avro have been boosted by the return of key players, Dom Smalley, Jack Morrow and Benito Lowe. All of these have been a crucial part of the return to form with Dom Smalley claiming a man of the match performance against Witton and Benito Lowe already adding 2 league goals to his tally in the last 2 league fixtures.
The hosts are already on course to better their points tally from last season as they sit on 25 points in comparison to their final points position of 45 from last season. The arrival of Neil Baker last season was an up-turn in the season for Newcastle Town as, shortly after his arrival, the arrived at the Vestacare and dominated play in a 3-0 victory. They have continued this form into the current season and sit just 2 points off the play-offs.
However, Avro can take confidence into this fixture as the hosts have only won 2 league fixtures out of their first 8 at home this season. Their home form appears to be the main factor in them sitting outside the play-offs as, after 9 league games, they remain unbeaten away from home. Newcastle Town are the only side in the league to be unbeaten away from home. The Red Industries Stadium was a happy hunting ground for Avro last season as a goal from Bebeto Gomes in the 32nd minute was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for The Ro.
Match tickets are available for this fixture with adults priced at £11, concessions £7,U16s £3 and U12s enter for free.
