The Seasiders have a long journey ahead today as they take on Prescot Cables in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy.
Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Winterton Rangers, it was important that Adrian Costello’s side bounced back. They did just that with a good 2-0 victory against Ashington AFC at home last weekend and now have a break from league action after the first six Northern Premier League games.
They’ve managed to pick up seven points in those fixtures, with 2 wins and 1 draw placing them 11th in the league standings.
However, all those points came in the Seasiders three home games, with the three away fixtures ending in defeats to Dunston, Stockton Town and Winterton Rangers.
The FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round also saw Bridlington lose 3-0 away from home against Bishop Auckland, so Costello will be hoping that today's FA Trophy match will be an opportunity to turn their travelling form around.
It will be no easy task however, as Prescot Cables beat fellow Northern Premier League East side North Ferriby 4-2 in Merseyside in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round last Saturday.
John Murphy netted the opening goal in that game, and is the ‘Pesky Bulls’ top goalscorer this season with 5 goals in all competitions. He will likely be the danger man that the Bridlington Town defence need to stop.
Cables compete in the same tier of non-league as Bridlington Town (step 4), though in the NPL West Division as opposed to the Seasiders’ Eastern league. Similarly to Bridlington, Cables have picked up seven points so far, though in one less game.
It was a poor start to the league season for Prescot, having lost 2-1 and 1-0 against Mossley and Avro, respectively. They have, however, picked up massively in terms of results since then and are on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
It will be nearly nine years since the last game between the two sides, which was in the old Unibond league days. Prescot came out 3-2 winners on that occasion, with Bridlington’s goals coming from Craig Burdick and Martin Thacker.
The winner of Saturday’s game will face either North Ferriby or Ossett United away from home in the second qualifying round on Saturday 23rd September. Should it finish level after 90 minutes in Prescot, a replay will be required at Bridlington Town on Tuesday 12th September.
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