Scarborough Athletic in Wales For Bank Holiday Battle

Monday, 25 August 2025 06:00

Boro go to Merthyr Town in National North on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Seadogs are unbeaten since their opening day defeat at Kidderminster over a fortnight ago.

They've drawn at Chorley and won both clashes at Bridlington, against AFC Fylde and Peterborough Sports, on Saturday.

Boro now want their first away win of the season.

Boss Jono Greening told Paddy he wants a strong squad for Monday's trip:

"I want to play on Monday with a strong bench. So we've done half a job, we've got three points, and now we've got to rest up and, put ourselves in the best position to perform well on Monday.

"I've watched the last couple of games. Obviously I haven't seen the game from today. I hopefully watch that tomorrow. They've started really well. I think sometimes when you get promoted you have that little bit of freedom, 'cause your confidence is high. And they've got off to a great start.

"I was speaking to the Peterborough Sports manager earlier before the game. He said they're a good team. He says they play on the front foot. They're a passing team as well. And that might suit us, 'cause we play against a lot of teams who, you know, they're quite direct and, bomb the box.

"But, we haven't, we don't play against a lot of teams that pass the ball. We like to pass the ball. We like to get the ball wide and a tap team. So it could be a, an entertaining game."

We have full commentary on This Is The Coast Extra from 3pm.

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