Divsion One Play-Off Final Preview and entry information
Fri 12th May 2017 | General | By Gary Langley
Play Off Final Preview
This weekend sees one of the highlights of the Hallmark Security League season as the final of the Division One Play-offs takes place as Litherland REMYCA play City of Liverpool FC for the final promotion place to the Premier Division at Step 5. Under competition rules, the final is being hosted by the highest remaining club and that is Litherland REMYCA, who will stage the showpiece at their Litherland Sports Park Facility on Merseyside.
A large crowd is expected on the day as the clubs that finished third and fourth in the table face-off which include the highest supported club across the two divisions in City of Liverpool. The gate is expected to be enhanced by the fact that there are no Premier League or EFL games taking place in the area that day as well as the fact that supporters, officials and coaching staff of other Hallmark Security League clubs and those of other teams in the area are expected to head along as seen in the semi-final games.
Previewing Saturday’s game we first look at how the two clubs reached the final. Litherland REMYCA finished third placed in the Division One table with 89 points and a goal difference of +47. Phil Stafford's side have been effective averaging just under three goals per game at home but in last Saturday’s semi-final against Sandbach United they scored just the one but it was enough as the Alex Ryan Penalty in the 19th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.
As far as team news goes, The Remy' are still without goalkeeper Sean Lake who was injured in an earlier league game but should have Colin Quirk back in contention for selection.
City of Liverpool finished fourth in the table on 88 points but they went into the play-offs with the best goal difference across both divisions with an impressive +74 and only one defeat in their last six. City of Liverpool also have some firepower with four players in the top 20 goalscorers, David Forbes leads the way for them on 25 goals in all comps whilst John Connolly (19), Thomas Peterson and Daley Woods on 18 apiece also feature.
The Purples’ also reached the final with a solitary goal with an effort from Michael Roberts on 58 minutes being enough to separate themselves and Whitchurch Alport on the day, a game which saw an impressive 747 through the gate of the Delta Taxi’s Stadium.
The clubs have faced each other on three occasions this season, the sides first met in early September in the first Qualifying Round of the FA Vase with Remyca travelling to the Delta Taxis Stadium and coming away with a 1-2 win. A month later the first league meeting between the two was held at the Litherland Sports Park and City of Liverpool worked hard to come away with a 2-3 win on the night.
The last meeting between the two was on January 21st of this year when Remyca again travelled well and came away with a 2-4 victory and the three points. Read what you want into that, there is an obvious thing that stands out about home and away advantage but in a one off final, anything is likely to happen.
The game itself is likely to be a great occasion with REMYCA expecting anywhere between 900-1200+ people there on the day. There is no official capacity for the ground as it is an open sports facility, however all parties concerned are urging people who are attending to leave plenty of time to get to the ground and to find parking.
The address of the stadium is Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane, Litherland L21 7LA and is easily in reach of Switch Island at the end of the M57, locals will know the area better as just opposite the Netherton Public House. Car Parking Is available but it is for less than 150 vehicles and is shared with the general sports centre users, Cars can be parked on the road leading into the sports park as long as it doesn't restrict access.
The ground can be reached by public transport, the 56 bus from Sir Thomas Street in Liverpool City Centre can get you from the City to the ground in around 20 minutes, by rail Seaforth and Litherland is around a 25 minute walk.
Entry to the facility is through the Sports Centre and the rates are £5 Adult, £3 concessions and £1 child in accordance with League Cup game rules, programmes will be on sale at £1.50. REMYCA are setting up facilities to sell alcoholic beverages and the club will have additional catering facilities available on the day.
As part of the Safety requirements on the day the club and Hallmark Security League ask that you do not access the running track for access to any areas of the ground, please use the walkways around the facility to access the stands or standing areas.
The stage is set for a massive game between two worthy finalists as a place in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division is the prize for the winner.
Divsion One Play-Off Final Preview and entry information
Fri 12th May 2017 | General
By Gary Langley
Play Off Final Preview
This weekend sees one of the highlights of the Hallmark Security League season as the final of the Division One Play-offs takes place as Litherland REMYCA play City of Liverpool FC for the final promotion place to the Premier Division at Step 5. Under competition rules, the final is being hosted by the highest remaining club and that is Litherland REMYCA, who will stage the showpiece at their Litherland Sports Park Facility on Merseyside.
A large crowd is expected on the day as the clubs that finished third and fourth in the table face-off which include the highest supported club across the two divisions in City of Liverpool. The gate is expected to be enhanced by the fact that there are no Premier League or EFL games taking place in the area that day as well as the fact that supporters, officials and coaching staff of other Hallmark Security League clubs and those of other teams in the area are expected to head along as seen in the semi-final games.
Previewing Saturday’s game we first look at how the two clubs reached the final. Litherland REMYCA finished third placed in the Division One table with 89 points and a goal difference of +47. Phil Stafford's side have been effective averaging just under three goals per game at home but in last Saturday’s semi-final against Sandbach United they scored just the one but it was enough as the Alex Ryan Penalty in the 19th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.
As far as team news goes, The Remy' are still without goalkeeper Sean Lake who was injured in an earlier league game but should have Colin Quirk back in contention for selection.
City of Liverpool finished fourth in the table on 88 points but they went into the play-offs with the best goal difference across both divisions with an impressive +74 and only one defeat in their last six. City of Liverpool also have some firepower with four players in the top 20 goalscorers, David Forbes leads the way for them on 25 goals in all comps whilst John Connolly (19), Thomas Peterson and Daley Woods on 18 apiece also feature.
The Purples’ also reached the final with a solitary goal with an effort from Michael Roberts on 58 minutes being enough to separate themselves and Whitchurch Alport on the day, a game which saw an impressive 747 through the gate of the Delta Taxi’s Stadium.
The clubs have faced each other on three occasions this season, the sides first met in early September in the first Qualifying Round of the FA Vase with Remyca travelling to the Delta Taxis Stadium and coming away with a 1-2 win. A month later the first league meeting between the two was held at the Litherland Sports Park and City of Liverpool worked hard to come away with a 2-3 win on the night.
The last meeting between the two was on January 21st of this year when Remyca again travelled well and came away with a 2-4 victory and the three points. Read what you want into that, there is an obvious thing that stands out about home and away advantage but in a one off final, anything is likely to happen.
The game itself is likely to be a great occasion with REMYCA expecting anywhere between 900-1200+ people there on the day. There is no official capacity for the ground as it is an open sports facility, however all parties concerned are urging people who are attending to leave plenty of time to get to the ground and to find parking.
The address of the stadium is Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane, Litherland L21 7LA and is easily in reach of Switch Island at the end of the M57, locals will know the area better as just opposite the Netherton Public House. Car Parking Is available but it is for less than 150 vehicles and is shared with the general sports centre users, Cars can be parked on the road leading into the sports park as long as it doesn't restrict access.
The ground can be reached by public transport, the 56 bus from Sir Thomas Street in Liverpool City Centre can get you from the City to the ground in around 20 minutes, by rail Seaforth and Litherland is around a 25 minute walk.
Entry to the facility is through the Sports Centre and the rates are £5 Adult, £3 concessions and £1 child in accordance with League Cup game rules, programmes will be on sale at £1.50. REMYCA are setting up facilities to sell alcoholic beverages and the club will have additional catering facilities available on the day.
As part of the Safety requirements on the day the club and Hallmark Security League ask that you do not access the running track for access to any areas of the ground, please use the walkways around the facility to access the stands or standing areas.
The stage is set for a massive game between two worthy finalists as a place in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division is the prize for the winner.
