Bridlington Town are in cup final action tonight just days before a crunch relegation game.
Bridlington play North Ferriby in the East Riding Senior Cup Final this evening.
The game comes just days ahead of Town's final match of the league season which they need to win to guarantee avoiding relegation.
Speaking after Saturdays defeat against Ossett, Manager Ady Costello told Brid Town TV it's a big week for the club.
Victory at North Ferriby tonight would make it two years in a row for town, they beat Hedon Rangers 3-2 in last years final.
Club Chairman - Peter Smurthwaite - is looking forward to what is likely to be his final cup match as chairman.
Tonight's final, which kicks off at 7:45pm, will be the Seasiders’ second of three games in the space of seven days, as the cup final arguably comes at a bad time for Adrian Costello’s side, as he could do with extra time for his squad to rest and prepare for the final league game on Saturday.
After a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Ossett United in the final home game of the season, it could potentially go the final day of the season for Bridlington Town to secure their Northern Premier League status next season, dependent on results from Grantham and Ossett during the week.
The Seasiders last victory in the league came against tonight's cup final opponents, North Ferriby, on Easter Monday. Bridlington will now be looking to make it two wins in April against the Villagers.
During that match, a coin toss determined which team would host the East Riding Senior Cup Final, of which North Ferriby won. As such, the game will take place at the Dransfield Stadium.
It’s been a nice run to the final for Bridlington Town, who have picked up three 3-0 victories against sides three leagues below them in East Riding Rangers, Hessle Sporting and Sculcoates Amateurs.
North Ferriby’s route to this campaign’s final saw them thrash Hornsea Town 9-0 in the second round, before a 3-1 victory against Great Driffield AFC in the Quarter Final.
They struggled more in the semi-final against Pocklington Town, as they went into half time drawing 1-1. However, they managed to get over the line with a 2-1 victory to book their place in the final.
In the league, it has been a steady first season at Step Four after promotion last campaign, as they sit 8th with 57 points, though they are a long way off the playoffs.
Recently, North Ferriby have been excellent at home, having won their last three matches 3-2, 3-1 and 1-0 against Consett AFC, Stocksbridge Park Steels and Sheffield FC, respectively.
Their form away from home, however, has been poor, with three consecutive defeats. Before the Bridlington Town defeat, the Villagers lost 4-1 against Pontefract Collieries, whilst more recently they lost 1-0 against Ossett United.
As well as the Easter Monday fixture, Bridlington Town played North Ferriby on Boxing Day at the Dransfield Stadium, though that ended in a 3-1 defeat. Jack Walters opened the scoring for the Seasiders with a free kick, though he has since joined North Ferriby, alongside Matty Dixon.
Other former Bridlington Town players now playing for North Ferriby include Danny Earl (who scored on Boxing Day) and goalkeeper Tom Jackson.
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