Heys take the trip up the M66 to Padiham tomorrow in the NW Counties Premier Division (3pm).

After Tuesday’s home loss to FC Isle of Man, Heys will be hoping to bounce back and pick up three important points against a side who sit three places below them in the table in 19th with the same number of points (seven) but having played a game less. The game provides an opportunity for Heys to put a little distance between themselves and the other teams in the bottom half and possibly look upwards with their following two games against Burscough and Glossop also being teams immediately around them in the table.

Padiham were a surprise package last season as a strong second half of the season saw them reach the play offs. They have won just one of their first eight League games which has included heavy defeats away to early pacesetters Bury, Lower Breck and Ramsbottom. However, prior to their midweek loss at the latter, they had put together a five-match unbeaten run. There is no doubt their squad possesses plenty of talent and Heys know at first hand the abilities of Tyler James and Kieron Molloy.

This promises to be a hard-fought encounter as the two sides look to improve on slow starts to the season.

Ground: Ruby Civil Arena, Arbories Memorial Sports Ground, Well Street, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 8LE

Telephone: 01282 773742

2024/25 Admission Prices: £7 Adults, £4 Concessions/Students, £1 u16s

Programme Price: £2.50

Directions: M65 to junction 8, follow A6068 Clitheroe / Padiham. At traffic lights at the bottom of the hill turn right into Dean Range / Blackburn Road towards padiham. At next junction turn into Holland Street (opp church) then into Well Street to ground.

Nearest Railway: Hapton (1.9 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Various bus options from Burnley Bus Station to Burnley Road, Padiham

Parking Facilities: Car Park at ground for Approx 40 cars. Parking on nearby streets if car park is full. If you are planning to travel by minibus then please let us know beforehand. There is no provision for coach parking.
Ground Facilities: Entrance to all fans is via the main turnstile just a short walk up from the car park. The Ruby Civil Arena has a bar in which you can sample a pint of real ale along with various lagers, beers and bottled drinks.

We have 3 large screens in the clubhouse showing Premier League games, and have a small kitchen serving pie and peas, hot dogs, chips and various hot drinks. A candy corner for children to purchase pop, crisps and various sweets is available. We have indoor toilets, also including disabled facilities.

Outside there are male and female toilets, a 100 seater stand, two sheltered covered standing areas. We are also dog friendly!