Match Preview | King’s Lynn Town (H)

Match preview by Leon Higgins

Curzon start a huge week of games in the race for National League North promotion by hosting Kings Lynn.

Following Manchester Premier Cup defeat in midweek to Hyde, Craig Mahon’s side will look to bounce back in the league with a crucial run of upcoming fixtures.

Tuesday’s victory for Brackley Town against Needham Market has seen The Nash drop to 5th in the league table.

Visitors King’s Lynn sit a place below Curzon in 6th on 50 points from 30 games (3 more than Curzon) with only goal difference the separation and The Linnets need no introduction with ex Curzon manager Adam Lakeland and Curzon legend Sam Walker in charge.

Recent games have produced mixed results for King’s Lynn with two wins (Warrington Town and Marine) and three defeats (Peterborough Sports and draws with Rushall Olympic and Radcliffe) in the last 5 outings.

Head to Head

There have been 7 meetings since the sides first clash 2014, With Kings Lynn winning 2 games and Curzon Ashton winning 3. There have been 2 draws

Curzon Ashton

The Nash are boosted by the return of Alex Curran who has rejoined on a permanent deal from Macclesfield until 2027 and is looking to make his 3rd debut for the club following 62 previous appearances across 2 spells.
Jimmy Spencer could be set to join the 100 club on Saturday with the skipper in line to make his 100th appearance for the club.
Luke Griffiths was named in last weeks Vanarma National League North team of the week
Stefan Mols has 8 away goals this season which is the most in the league.
Curzon have won 15 games from 17 when leading

King’s Lynn Town

King’s Lynn’s top goal scorer in the league is Jonathan Margetts with the 31 year old scoring 9 goals in 18 matches placing 15th in the league charts.
Josh Hmami has 8 assists in the league this with only Chester’s Declan Weeks (12) having more
King’s Lynn have never lost while leading this season leading 15 times while Chester, Hereford, Peterborough Sports, South Shields and Southport also not tasting defeat while leading.
Greg Taylor has played 2,669 minutes this season missing only 31, with the 3 goalkeepers of Ryan Whitley (Scarborough), Paul White (Rushall Olympic), Peter Crook (Peterborough Sports) all playing every minute and Chester’s Harrison Burke only missing 14 playing more than The Linnets CB.
King’s Lynn sit 7th on the FairPlay table with Curzon a place above.

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