WBFC Pre 2020 Archives

Category: Match preview

  • Ryhope CW match preview

    Whitley play their third consecutive away game this weekend when they travel to Ryhope CW for the first of two games between the sides in the space of just four days. Ryhope are three points ahead of Whitley in mid table, having played three more games and victory for Whitley would see them leapfrog their…

  • Newton Aycliffe match preview

    Just three days after his appointment, new Bay manager Mick Mulhern takes his side to Newton Aycliffe this weekend where victory would see Whitley leapfrog their mid-table hosts. Having stepped up from the role of assistant manager, Mulhern knows the players well and will be looking for an improvement on last week’s disappointing performance at…

  • Whickham match preview

    Fresh from their convincing victory over Penrith last Saturday, Whitley travel to Whickham this weekend hoping for a more successful outcome than on their only previous visit to the Glebe Sports Ground when they suffered the agony of defeat after extra time in the FA Vase back in September. Despite their lowly position just one…

  • Penrith match preview

    Whitley are at home to Penrith this weekend aiming for a victory that could see them climb three places in the Northern League First Division table. Entertaining draws in their last two home league games were followed by an exciting, action packed League Cup victory over neighbours North Shields in their most recent outing at…

  • Guisborough match preview

    Whitley make one of their longest league trips of the season this weekend when they travel to Guisborough Town. The Priorymen are currently one place below Whitley in the league table with three fewer points. One of the most memorable games between the sides took place at Guisborough exactly 17 years ago to the day,…

  • Whitley look for quick double over North Shields

    Whitley make the short journey to North Shields tomorrow (Saturday) hoping to record a second victory in less than a week over their nearest rivals. Having knocked the Robins out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory at Hillheads on Tuesday evening, league points will be at stake when the sides meet at the…

  • Hebburn Town match preview

    Whitley make the short journey to South Tyneside tomorrow to take on league leaders Hebburn Town, continuing their tough run of fixtures in what will be their third consecutive game against a top five side. Promoted from Division Two at the end of last season, Hebburn have made an impressive start to life in the…

  • Sunderland RCA match preview

    Whitley travel to Sunderland RCA tonight for a game where both sides will be looking to put the disappointment of recent defeats behind them. Following their FA Cup exit after a battling display at National League North side Altrincham, Saturday’s below par performance at home to Bishop Auckland proved costly for the Bay with injuries…