Pool V Aldershot Town


Blackpool look to take their place in the 4th round of the F.A. Cup for the first time this century, non-league Aldershot Town stand the their way.

Vital Quotes:

Blackpool Team News:

Keigan Parker is suspended for the cup match after picking up five bookings. His place will go to Scott Vernon, Ben Burgess may continue upfront with Andy Morrell on the bench.

Andy Wilkinson has gone back to Stoke so Kaspars Gorkss may make his first appearance in a Tangerine shirt since signing on New years Day.

Player to watch: Ian Evatt

Evo is the man to watch, expect a physical battle for him in defence and expect some more attempts to grab his first goal in a tangerine shirt.

Aldershot Town Team News:

Aldershot are without two players defender Curtis Osano ( suspension ) and Dave Winfield ( broken toe ).

Aldershot are currently one of two conference teams still in the Cup after beating Basingstoke in a second round reply.

Player to watch: Marcus Gayle

Former Wimbledon and Rangers striker Marcus Gayle is plying his trade in Aldershot. He`s contributed seven goals this season but hasn`t hit the back of the net since hitting a hattrick in October.

Match Facts & Stats

Town currently are placed 10th in the conference. In the F.A. Cup they progressed to the third round after beating Havehill, Chelmsford after a reply and Basingstoke again after a reply.

Ref Watch:

C W Oliver – Northumberland – Games: 20 Yellow Cards: 43 Red Cards: 1
B C Sygmuta

A Haines
M Matadar

Match Prediction:

Blackpool 3 – 0 Aldershot

Next Fixtures:

Football League One Port Vale H 13-01-2007

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