Words: Ryan Jacobs, Images: David Airey
FOLLOWING a huge win away from home on Saturday afternoon at Aggborough against Kidderminster Harriers, the Magpies are back on home soil; this time to take on Brackley Town.
The Saints will be out for revenge after Chorley took all three points at St James’s Park earlier in the season. Jack Sampson scored both goals in the game, both of which were penalties.
The Opponents
Brackley have three wins from their last five outings, most recent of which came against Peterborough Sports, a 1-0 home win.
However, both of their defeats have come on the road, with Hereford and Scunthorpe United winning 3-2 against Tuesday's visitors.
Chorley will be facing a familiar opponent; former striker Connor Hall.
A former Magpie, and brother of Lewis at Newcastle United, had a fantastic spell at the club and is currently Brackley Town's top goalscorer this season and recently scooped the monthly Player of the Division accolade.
The centre forward has 12 goals so far and four assists, and the Magpies, like in the away trip, will look to keep Hall quiet again.
Matt Lowe is also leading the way on the assists charts this season for the Saints with six.
The Manager
Gavin Cowan is the man in charge. The former defender took charge of the club last season after a two-year break from management after AFC Telford United.
Cowan oversaw Telford for three years before leaving by mutual consent.
Under his lead last season, Brackley finished the campaign just above Chorley in third, so this will be a stern test for the Magpies.
In addition, Cowan had a good footballing career playing at Shrewsbury Town from 2005 to 2007 and played for several clubs before retiring at Telford United in 2018.
Ticket information
Ticket price increases are in operation.
Tickets will increase at 5pm on match day.
Tickets can be purchased online, HERE.
Advance prices are as follows:
Adults: £15
Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £11
Under 18: £5
Under 12: FREE
Match day prices are as follows:
Adults: £18
Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £13
Under 18: £7
Under 12: FREE
All attendees under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be no segregation in place for this fixture.
We require as many supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game.
This will help to ensure that all supporters, both home and away will get into the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium as smoothly as possible.
Additional information
Our club shop, ticket office and bar will be open from 5pm.
Match day programmes will be on sale for only £3 from the Magpies Trust cabin.
Our postcode is PR7 3DU.
Come on you Magpies!
