Brighton U23 v Newcastle U23 Premier League 2 Div 2 18 Sept 2017 Checkatrade.com Stadium

[Taybha]

Brighton & Hove Albion's under-23s are in Premier League 2 Division 2 action tonight when they host Newcastle United at the Checkatrade.com Stadium, kick-off 7pm.

After beginning the season with back-to-back league victories over Norwich City and Fulham, defeats to Reading, MK Dons in the Checkatrade Trophy, and West Bromwich Albion have followed.

The Seagulls occupy seventh position in the league after collecting six points from their opening four games, while Newcastle sit fourth after picking up seven points in the same number of games.

Albion season-ticket holders can gain free entry for tonight’s match at Crawley, otherwise admission is priced at £5 for adults and £1 for concessions.

Albion supporters can follow a live text commentary on the Match Centre this evening, and a match report will be published after the game.

 

[Uncle C]

Interesting to see who is left out and probably in the squad for tomorrow.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

We play Newcastle at U23 level?

Bizarre

 

[Frankie]

Any live coverage of this later ?

 

[Taybha]

Just says live text which is 5 mins behind in reality on the matchday site , at the moment , but that does change closer to the kick off sometimes .

 

[GT49er]

We play Newcastle at U23 level?

Bizarre

Well, as we're in the same league as them, it seems fairly normal to me.

 

[SockMonster]

U23: #BHAFC team v #NUFC: Vose; Moore, Hall, Kerr, Cox; Barker, Collar; Ajiboye, Sanders, Ahannach; Bjordal. #PL2

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Interesting to see who is left out and probably in the squad for tomorrow.

No Connolly or Molumby I see

U23: #BHAFC team v #NUFC: Vose; Moore, Hall, Kerr, Cox; Barker, Collar; Ajiboye, Sanders, Ahannach; Bjordal.

U23: #BHAFC subs v #NUFC: Collings (GK), Cochrane, Longman, Cashman, Alzate. #PL2

 

[SockMonster]

So who does that leave for tomorrow?

 

[Petee]

So who does that leave for tomorrow?

Molumby if fit, Tilley, Connolly, Hutchinson

 

[SockMonster]

Molumby if fit, Tilley, Connolly, Hutchinson

Maybe Mandroiu, Mateju, Ayunga as well?

 

[Mackenzie]

Ahannach is playing. I'm looking forward to seeing how he progresses.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Missing this tonight, lets hope we produce the performance against Fulham and not the last one against Reading.

Come on the Albion

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Well, as we're in the same league as them, it seems fairly normal to me.

The bizarre bit was being in the same league as them in the first place. I'm old enough to remember the old division 3 south (ok I'm "only" 49 but I've heard of it) I think there is too much travelling involved in the lower leagues and the cost is enormous. I'm not sure it's needed at reserves/U23 level

 

[AZ Gull]

Molumby if fit, Tilley, Connolly, Hutchinson

Molumby and Hutchinson are in the Carabao Cup squad for tomorrow. I would imagine Tilley is as well.

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[AZ Gull]

Maybe Mandroiu, Mateju, Ayunga as well?

Ayunga is recovering from surgery after breaking his leg playing for Galway United on August 25th.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Molumby and Hutchinson are in the Carabao Cup squad for tomorrow. I would imagine Tilley is as well.

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Get fit Aaron - hopefully not long term

 

[GT49er]

The bizarre bit was being in the same league as them in the first place. I'm old enough to remember the old division 3 south (ok I'm "only" 49 but I've heard of it) I think there is too much travelling involved in the lower leagues and the cost is enormous. I'm not sure it's needed at reserves/U23 level

It was often claimed, back in the 50s, our directors didn't want promotion because travel costs would be much higher in Division 2 than in Division 3 (S)! No idea how accurate that was..........

I did wonder whether back then our reserves might have played their's in the old Football Combination - but of course, that only went up as far as the midlands - the northern clubs played in the oddly named Central League.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Does Peter Beardsley still run the U23's for them. Remember him the other year in shorts and boots. Like he still wanted to run on and play.

 

[SockMonster]

Ayunga is recovering from surgery after breaking his leg playing for Galway United on August 25th.

Thanks for the update!