Blyth Spartans and Pontefract Collieries meet on Saturday, Jan 30 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Northern Premier League – East Division. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.

Blyth Spartans come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Pontefract Collieries travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Blyth Spartans won their last outing, while Pontefract Collieries suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Blyth Spartans win or a draw looks most likely.