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Fixture: Glamorgan v Northamptonshire
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Dates: Sunday, July 11, 2021 - Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Start time: 11am
What's the lowdown?
Two sides destined for division two clash with half an eye on the next phase. Teams carry forward 50 per cent of the points they win against the other side they progress with, meaning anything gained in this game could be key.
Northamptonshire start the round in third place, two points ahead of Glamorgan. Both sides can claim to have had a decent campaign, with Kent and Sussex both in their wake.
These sides played out an entertaining game at Wantage Road earlier in the season, with Northants chasing down the 355 for victory for the loss of three wickets.
Who's in form?
Ricardo Vasconcelos has been one of the batters of the season, scoring 691 runs at 53.15 this season.
Rob Keogh and Saif Zaib has both made important contributions while Emilio Gay went to his maiden first-class century earlier in the campaign against Kent.
They will come up against a formidable bowling attack led by Australia Test player Michael Neser, who has 19 wickets and 22 maidens from 89 overs.
Michael Hogan has been imperious this season, taking 26 wickets at 22.57 and has been backed up by David Lloyd and Timm van der Gugten, who have 19 each.
Last five first-class matches (most recent first)
Glamorgan: DWDDD
Northamptonshire: LDWDW
Head-to-head first-class record
Total matches: 150
Glamorgan wins: 42
Northamptonshire wins: 51
Draws: 57
Abandoned: 3
What's the team news?
Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne return after being forced to self-isolate but will go back to Australia after this round of matches.
Glamorgan squad: Chris Cooke, Kiran Carlson, Joe Cooke, Dan Douthwaite, Michael Hogan, Marnus Labuschagne, David Lloyd, Michael Neser, Billy Root, Andrew Salter, Timm van der Gugten, James Weighell
Harry Gouldstone, who made his one and only first-class outing last season in the Bob Willis Trophy, has been added to the squad for the trip to south Wales.
Northamptonshire squad: Ricardo Vasconcelos, Gareth Berg, Nathan Buck, Ben Curran, Emilio Gat, Harry Gouldstone, Rob Keogh, Simon Kerrigan, Luke Proctor, Ben Sanderson, Charlie Thurston, Jack White, Saif Zaib
Northamptonshire:
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Who said what?
Glamorgan head coach Matthew Maynard is delighted to have proven people wrong by securing a place in the second division.
"Most people would have put us in division three for the last four matches of the season, but we've shown a bit of character this season and we want to get stronger and more resilient as a group," he said.
"Part of that is getting belief in one's ability and that's coming along nicely, we aren't the finished article but we have shown more of that this season although it'll be a tough four games.
What's the weather forecast?
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How do I follow the match?
TV/stream: Information to come.
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Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport website will carry ball-by-ball radio commentary of the game.
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Going to the game?
Tickets
Tickets are on sale priced at £15 for adults, £10 for students and £5 for under-17s.
Click here for the Glamorgan ticket office
Travel:
Address: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
On Foot
The most popular and pleasant means of reaching Sophia Gardens Cardiff from Cardiff Central Station is on foot. The final part of the 15-minute leisurely stroll takes you along the banks of the River Taff through Bute Park and the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
Cycling
A popular way to travel to the Stadium is by bicycle and we are in the ideal location to do so i.e. via the Taff Trail which runs from Cardiff Bay to Brecon. The Stadium has 25 cycle parking spaces located underneath the Altodigital stand and 10 spaces by Gate Two. Copies of the Cardiff cycle map are available by contacting cycle@cardiff.gov.uk
By Train
For details of the regular inter-city and high-speed trains that run between Cardiff and all major towns and cities including London, Bristol, Birmingham and Swansea, please visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Coach
Regular high-speed coaches leave from Cardiff from most major locations in the UK. Please visit www.nationalexpress.com for further information.
By Bus
Cardiff Bus services run regularly between Cardiff Central Station and Cathedral Road (adjacent to Sophia Gardens Cardiff) Routes going via Cathedral Road include:
If you are planning to travel by bus please use www.travellinecymru.info for more information.
By Road
From London
Travel time is approximately 3 hours via the M4 Westbound.
From Birmingham
Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours via M5 Southbound and then the M4 Westbound.
From the East
Exit the M4 at Junction 29 and follow the A48M towards Llandaff. Join Cardiff Road. Sophia Gardens Cardiff is situated off Sophia Close which is on Cathedral Road.
From the West
Exit the M4 at Junction 33. Follow the A4232 for 6.2 miles and exit on the slip road onto Leckwith Road. Follow the A4161 and then turn left onto Cathedral Road (A4119). Turn right onto Sophia Close where Sophia Gardens Cardiff is situated.
Satellite Navigation Users
Enter postcode as CF11 9XR, provided parking has been pre-arranged.
Match-day Car Parking
Public Car Parking
Parking inside the Stadium on match days is limited to players, officials and permit holders only. Public car parking is available in the Sophia Gardens Pay and Display car park situated within Sophia Close.
Disabled Parking
A limited number of disabled parking bays are available for every match day held at the Stadium and these are allocated on an application basis. For more details please contact reception on 02920 419 381 or info@glamorgancricket.co.uk
Park and Ride
Glamorgan Cricket do operate a Park and Ride service on international and other major match days. This service usually runs from Cardiff City Stadium to the drop off point in Sophia Close.
Prediction?
Glamorgan's big-hitters will be keen to sign off with a victory. Home win.
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