Photo credit:  📸  Poppies Media

 

AFC Fylde will play in the National League North next season, a division the Coasters were promoted from as champions in the 2016/17 season.

 

We take a look at next season’s opponents, as Jim Bentley and his side look to secure promotion back to the National League.

Our next team ‘under review’, is Kettering Town.

Nickname(s):

The Poppies

Ground:

Latimer Park (Capacity 2,400)

2019/20 League Position:

19th

Star Player 19/20:

Ben Milnes – The midfielder has impressed since joining from local rivals Corby Town in 2017 and has scored a number of important goals during his time at the Poppies. He is renown as a deal ball specialist scoring several impressive free kicks.

Manager:

Paul Cox – The former Mansfield and Barrow manager enjoyed two spells as a player at Kettering when the club played in the Conference at Rockingham Road. He successfully steered the club to safety in his first season before the outbreak of Covid-19 ensured all current members of the National League North would remain at the level.

Last Played:

This will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

Distance:

The distance from Mill Farm to the Latimer Park is 173.1 miles via the M55 and M6 motorways and should take approximately 3 hours to drive.