UP NEXT:
We are on the road again as we face South Shields on 3rd September with a 7:45pm kickoff.
The Bucks
The Bucks go into this game after losing 3-2 to Southport at the weekend.
Following the loss manager John McGrath said:
"Disappointing that we didn't compete well enough in vital areas at Southport and we'll have to do better next time up against South Shields.
We are falling too often to cope with set pieces. Corner kicks and throw-ins are damaging us. We'll watch Saturday's video back and work on dealing better with the defensive challenges.
" On the bright side, Josh Popoola's goal was outstanding and it was the start of an excellent period for us.
"This is a young, hungry group and they hurt when they lose. We'll address everything in positive fashion.
The visiting fans, by the way, were brilliant and we're disappointed for them as much as ourselves. They can rely on us to entertain on Tuesday, hopefully with the right result."
Opposition
The club finished 1st in the NPL premier division 2 seasons ago and were promoted winning the league.
They finished 8th in the league last season narrowly missing out on playoffs.
They play their games at the 1st Cloud Arena which has a a capacity of 4000.
The club are nicknamed The Mariners.
They currently sit in 12th after picking up 9 points from 6 games.
Elliott Dickman is in charge having taken over on an interim bases back in December 2023 following the sacking of Julio Arca. He got the job on adeal until 2026 in May.
One to watch
Paul Blackett signed a year ago and was the top goalscorer in the league last season with 30 goals.
The 25 year old striker has previously played for both Spennymoor Town and Blyth Spartans.
Last Time Out
Blackett scored twice in a 2-0 loss in which Jak McCourt got sent off for the Bucks in March at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.
Last time at South Shields Blackett scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for the hosts.
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