Coming off the back of one of our best results of the season in a 4-1 victory over South Shields on Tuesday night, the Boro now face a different test as Curzon Ashton visit the Neuven Stadium for matchday 35.

The Opposition

The visitors have had a successful season so far, reaching the First Round of the FA Cup whilst also maintaining a good position in the National League North, even going as high as top for a number of weeks before more recent results meant they’ve since dropped to 8th in the table.

Under the guidance of Craig Mahon, who was once managed by Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley at Chester, the Nash have only won three of their last ten fixtures with four of those ten being draws. However, their record on the road has been largely where they’ve profited this season, collecting 34 from a possible 51 points when on the road.

Ones To Watch

Top goalscorer Stefan Mols will be a player for the Boro backline to keep an eye on as he looks to continue his impressive scoring rate this season. The former Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Warrington Town midfielder has played an integral part in their recent success with his tricky feet, immense dribbling ability and eye for goal.

Marcus Poscha has cemented himself as a key part of the defence at Curzon Ashton, having appeared over 150 times since he joined the side in the summer of 2020. A strong passer of the ball with the ability to remain calm under pressure, these elements mean that he will be key to his side’s chances of victory on Saturday.

Stat Pack

18th – League Position – 8th
34 – Games Played – 33
39 – Points – 58
10 – Wins – 17
9 – Draws – 7
15 – Losses – 9
45 – Goals For – 43
57 – Goals Against – 25
Hulme (12) – Top Goalscorer – Mols (12)

Last Time Out

22nd September 2018 – Radcliffe 1-2 Curzon Ashton

The two sides have not met since 2018, when the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round saw Curzon Ashton travel up the M60 to the Neuven Stadium.

The Nash were a goal down within the first two minutes as Radcliffe captain Kingsley Williams fired home from inside the area, aided by two deflections on the way through a sea of bodies.

Joe Guest restored parity to the scoreline in the 24th minute with a low, driven effort from the edge of the box that found the back of the net. Four minutes later, Curzon Ashton had an opportunity to take the lead but Ollie Martin was able to save the visitors’ spot kick that had been bizarrely taken by Cameron Mason, the opposition goalkeeper.

It was Curzon Ashton who would progress in the competition in the end, as Niall Cummins smashed the ball goalwards late on with the Boro goalkeeper stranded at his near post, finding that all-important winner to seal his side’s progression.

Matchday Information

Date: 08/03/25
Time: 3pm kick-off
Location: Neuven Stadium

Adult: £15
Concession: £10
U16: Free

Tickets can be purchased online here.

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Around The Grounds

Brackley Town v Alfreton Town
Chorley v Chester
Farsley Celtic v South Shields
Hereford v Darlington
Kidderminster Harriers v Scarborough Athletic
Needham Market v Marine
Oxford City v Buxton
Scunthorpe United v Leamington
Southport v King’s Lynn Town
Spennymoor Town v Peterborough Sports
Warrington Town v Rushall Olympic