Match Preview

On Saturday 13th April, Glossop North End travel to face AFC Liverpool. The Hillmen find themselves in a challenging position, currently sitting 19th in the league table. However, they are determined to turn their fortunes around as they approach the final stretch of the season.

Glossop's recent form has been a mixed bag, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last six games placing them 20th in the form table. In their most recent outing, they fought to a 2-2 draw against Burscough, with Tom Lawless finding his scoring boots with a well-taken brace. Harry Freedman remains their top scorer with 12 goals, closely followed by Lawless with 7 goals since joining the club in December.

Their opponents, AFC Liverpool, managed by Phil Stafford, currently hold the 14th spot in the league standings and are enjoying a decent run of form, sitting 6th in the form table with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last six matches. The attacking duo of Liam Paton and Tom Croughan has been instrumental for AFC Liverpool, with Paton leading the goal-scoring charts with 15 goals and Croughan closely behind with 14.

The last time these two teams met in August 2023 saw AFC Liverpool emerge victorious with a 3-1 win, with Glossop's lone goal coming from Jacques Etia, who has recently returned to the club from Stalybridge Celtic.

Reflecting on the upcoming match, Glossop manager Richard Brodie emphasised the challenge ahead, acknowledging AFC Liverpool's impressive form. "We go into Saturday against an in form AFC Liverpool side who are 6th in the form table, having been on a good run of games," said Brodie. Despite the obstacles, Brodie remains optimistic, highlighting the team's preparation and determination. "We set individual tasks for the players to do on Tuesday due to the pitch being unfit for training, and had a good session on the astroturf on Thursday," he added. Brodie's message to the players remains consistent, urging them to finish the season on a high note and reminding them of the importance of their performances as they vie for positions in the team for the upcoming season.