Match Preview: Barnet (A)

AFC Fylde will look to bounce back from a cruel midweek defeat as the Coasters travel to North London to face league leaders Barnet.

The Coasters had been unbeaten in two after claiming four points against Southend United and Woking respectively, but will want to get back to putting points on the board following a defeat at home to Tamworth on Tuesday night.

Nick Haughton scored his tenth goal of the season from the penalty spot in midweek in a game which saw Dan Creaney score a 95th minute header and steal all three points from Mill Farm.

Barnet will be no easy opponents having a really impressive start to the season and currently sitting joint top with York City in the Vanarama National League.

Opposition Dugout: Dean Brennan

An irishman which knows the non-league system inside and out, Dean Brennan has represented a whole host of clubs below the football league as both a coach and player.

Born in Dublin, the former attacker came through the ranks at Sheffield Wednesday before making his professional debut for Luton Town.

He then travelled around the non-league system, featuring for the likes of Hitchin Town, Stevenage, Grass Athletic and Hemel Hempstead Town to name just a few.

The 44-year-old would then begin his managerial journey at the latter, spending six years in charge and he helped the Tudors to promotion to the Conference South as well as reaching the first round of the FA Cup.

A short stint at Billericay Town followed before a couple of years in North London with Wealdstone, achieving automatic promotion to the National League after winning the National League South title.

Brennan joined Barnet in June 2021, initially in a Head of Football role with Harry Newell taking on the role of Head Coach. But following Kewell’s departure, Brennan took charge at the Hive and has led his side to being consistent promotion challengers as they look to get back into the football league.

One to watch: Callum Stead

After joining the club this summer, Stead had previously scored 13 goals in the National League North for Brackley Town last campaign.

In a very successful season for Brackley, Stead won the Managers, Players and Supporters’ Player of the Season award, helping his side reach the National League North Play Off Final.

The 23-year-old has also represented the likes of Kettering, Hitchin Town and South Shields.

Tickets:

Fylde supporters can purchase their tickets for the fixture against Barnet. The home side are hosting a campaign of ‘Football for a Fiver’, a deal which applies to both home and away supporters.

Please note, this deal must be bought online and in advance and any tickets bought on the day will be back to Barnet’s usual match day prices. so all supporters are urged to buy early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets can be purchased HERE and are priced at:

Adult – £5

Concessions (17-20 & 65+) – £5

Teens (12-16) – £5

Under 12’s – £3

Travel Details:

Our supporters coach will be available once again for supporters wishing to take advantage of Barnet’s offer and back the Coasters on the road.

Saturday 28th September 2024 – Barnet

The coach will leave Mill Farm at 8:30am.

Adult (member) – £30

Adult (non-member) – £40

Under – 16 (member, accompanied by an adult) – Free

Under – 16 (non-member, accompanied by an adult) – £5

To book your place on any of the above, please email travel@afcfyldesupporters.co.uk

Payment can be made in cash on the coach or by bank transfer.

Supporters Group Note

A list of coach bookings will be shown on the Coasters Information Facebook page. If you are on the list but then find you are unable to travel, please let the Supporters Group know so that there is availability for others to travel.

The Supporters Group reserves the right to cancel away travel if numbers mean it is not feasible and will provide as much notice of this as is reasonably possible.

Travel on a coach is subject to the Supporters Group Terms and Conditions.

All supporters travelling on a coach to away games must park on the North Stand Car Park.

Strip:

The Coasters will be wearing their all white 2024/25 home kit for the trip to the Hive Stadium this weekend.

Match coverage:

We are delighted to say Coasters Live will be making a return this weekend with full audio commentary available to listen to via the link below. You will also be able to follow along on our social media channels with minute-by-minute updates and a match report soon after the final whistle.

To listen to Coasters Live commentaries on Mixlr, please CLICK HERE

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