Preview Report:

North Ferriby VS Consett

It’s Northern Premier League East Division time once again as Chris Bolder’s North Ferriby FC return to the Dransfield Stadium to host Consett AFC.

The villagers return to home soil sees them begin the first of two home fixtures this week as they look to make it three wins on the bounce after seeing off Ossett United and more recently Dunston UTS.

Hailing from the North-East, Consett AFC return to East Yorkshire following a two-one defeat of Bridlington Town and a second straight victory, which is much needed after seeing them collect six points from their opening seven.

TEAM NEWS

In terms of selection, Tom Corner’s return to the side remains on a knife edge for Saturday’s league fixture after his early departure against Belper. Elsewhere, the Villagers see a the return of Josh Dennett to the squad following his return from Australia.

Louis Kick and Joel Shortland near full fitness after playing 50+ minutes on Tuesday defeats of Dunston and Ossett. yet may be another week or so away from a full return. Danny Emerton, Danny East and Oli Donald all remain on the recovery phase. Whilst Louis Kirk and Joel Shortland should refresh the Villagers squad.

LAST FIVE: VILLAGERS

0-3 Win vs Bridlington Town, away (League)

1-0 Loss vs Heaton Stannington, away (FA Trophy First Qualifying Round)

0-2 Loss vs Belper Town, home (League)

1-3 Win vs Ossett United, away (League)

1-2 Win vs Dunston UTS, away (League)

LAST FIVE: CONSETT

3-3 Draw vs Heaton Stannington, away (League)

1-2 Loss vs Ossett United, away (League)

1-1Draw vs Atherton Collieries, home (FA Trophy First Qualifying Round)

1-1 Draw vs Pontefract Collieries, away (League)

1-2 Win vs Bridlington Town, away (League)

LAST MEETING

Our last game against North-Eastern outfit Consett AFC came in this competition, the Northern Premier League East Division, in March of 2024, where the villagers came out three-two winners at the Dransfield Stadium, seeing a late winner from Levi Tarbotton.

TOP SCORERS

Josh Whiteley: 4 Goals

Mason Johnson: 3 Goals

Lewis Dennison: 2 Goals