AFC Fylde Bound on Tuesday Evening

Mon 23 Sep 2024 - 7:25PM

AFC Fylde Preview

By Zach Thomas

This Tuesday sees the Lambs make the five-hour round trip to the Northwest to take on Lancashire side AFC Fylde.

Andy Peaks’ side will be hoping to make it three wins in a row, after defeating Braintree Town 1-0 on Saturday. A 93rd minute winner from midfielder Tom Tonks saw Tamworth take home all three points, in a true smash and grab performance.

The first half was an evenly contested affair as neither of the two sides really created any chances that troubled each others goalkeepers.

Braintree were on top for most of the second 45, as they new signee Jermaine Francis looked dangerous down the right-hand side for the Iron, but they struggled to find the back of the net.

Andy Peaks looked to his bench in order to try and change the game, as Dan Creaney and Tom Tonks entered the field on and made an instant impact.

Creaney found the back of the net on minute 93, but the linesman had raised his flag for offside, in what looked like a very close call.

Thirty seconds later, Tonks put in a strong tackle 30 yards out from goal, and the ball curled and dipped over the goalkeeper and into the side of the net, which caused scenes amongst the players and the travelling Tamworth fans.

The win saw Tamworth up to 18th place in the table on 11 points with a game in hand on most teams in and around the relegation zone.

Our hosts, Fylde, sit two positions below us, after drawing one all with mid-table Woking on the weekend. The Coasters, who are without a permanent manager after Chris Beech departed eight days ago, are currently being led by former Aston Villa player Nathan Delfouneso. The ex-striker coached his side to their third draw of the season, after Nick Haughton’s screamer was cancelled out by a Woking equaliser from substitute Lewis Walker.

Haughton’s goal saw his tally go up to eight in nine games, a fantastic start to the season by the number 10, and a player that the Tamworth defence should look out for and try to stop his brilliant scoring run.

We look forward to travelling to AFC Fylde and hope to see you Lambs fans make the long trip along with us.

Information for the game can be seen below:

AFC Fylde do not have a cash turnstile but operate an online ticketing website:

https://tickets.afcfylde.co.uk/en-GB/events/afc%20fylde%20vs%20tamworth/2024-9-24_19.45/mill%20farm?hallmap

Advance General Admission prices are:

Seating:

• Adults - £22.00,
• Under 18 - £10.00,

Standing:

• Adults - £18.00,
• Under 18 - £9.00.

If supporters do not purchase in advance, tickets can still be purchased on the day from the Ticket Office on the day, at a higher price.

Bradley’s Sports Bar will be open to home and away supporters from midday and there are catering concessions within the ground serving a range of hot and cold food and drinks, including alcohol.

Turnstiles open at 6:15pm.

Car Parking:

The club has free car parking for up to 400 cars and when this is full, there is an overflow car park which is charged at £5.00 per car.

Hospitality:

Supporters can book a table in Churchill’s which includes a three-course meal, reserved parking, match day programme and tram sheet alongside a full-time cheeseboard, tea and coffee.