The Seasiders visit on Saturday looking to end a four-game losing run. Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.
The Blues are back at home on Saturday as Whitby Town make the long trip across the Pennines for a Northern Premier League Premier Division clash, kick-off 3pm.
Form guide
Rylands sit 6th with 30 points from 17 games, right in the mix for the play-off places. They were held to a 1–1 draw at home by Guiseley on Tuesday night.
Whitby arrive 15th on 19 points from 18 games and are going through a tough spell. They've lost their last four league games: 4–2 at FC United, 5–0 at home to Stockton Town, 2–1 at Emley and 3–1 at Avro on Wednesday night. Their last win was 1–0 at home to Curzon Ashton on 17 October.
Head to Head
This one is rarely one-sided. Whitby have had the better of recent meetings, including a 1–0 win here last November when Rylands were top of the league. The return game at the Turnbull Ground in February finished 1–1, with Rylands taking a first-half lead before Whitby headed in an equaliser from a corner.
About Whitby Town
Whitby are one of the oldest clubs in the north. They were founded in 1880 under the name Streaneshalch FC and have played at the Turnbull Ground on Upgang Lane since 1929, when the ground was gifted to the town. Their proudest day came at Wembley in 1997, when they won the FA Vase against North Ferriby United. That's something they share with Rylands, who lifted the Vase at Wembley in 2021. A year later Whitby won the Northern Premier League First Division at the first attempt, and they've twice reached the FA Cup second round.
Matchday
Kick-off is 3pm. Tickets are on sale online now from £4 — buy before you come for quicker entry. Can't make it? Follow live commentary from kick-off on the website, plus line-ups and live scores from around the league in the Match Centre.
Come on Rylands!
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