It’s been a tough start to the season for both clubs and they go into the match separated by only one place in the table and one point. Glossop sit in 19th place with eight points from eleven games with Heys in 20th with seven points from eleven played.

Heys come into the game on the back of three successive defeats, the latest a last kick of the game 1-0 loss at Burscough on Tuesday night. However, there were encouraging signs in the performance and Russ Saunders and Matty Russell will be looking for their side to build on this and collect three valuable points.

Glossop also enter the match on the back of a defeat, albeit a battling 4-2 loss to unbeaten Bury on Tuesday night. Prior to that the Hillmen had put together a three-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 win at Burscough followed by a goalless home draw with Cheadle Town and a 1-1 draw at second placed Ramsbottom. They will also be looking to build on the positives of their recent form.

Although we are only in September, the sheer number of games played means the table is beginning to shape and by the end of the month we should have a fair idea of where everyone is at. In that context, Friday’s game already looks a big one as defeat for either side will see them in the bottom five and at risk of a gap opening up on the sides above them.

MATCH INFORMATION

Ground: Adie Moran Park, Sandgate Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6NT

Telephone: 0161 773 8888 (match days only)

Licensed bar in the clubhouse serving hot and cold drinks, hot and cold food/snacks and equipped with televisions and seating for around sixty people. Gents and Ladies WC's are also located in the clubhouse. An additional serving hatch is available adjacent to the Seated Stand.

We have a covered standing area for approx 150 people and covered seating for 100.

There's free on-site parking for around 150 cars on the front and down the length of the motorway side of the ground. Please do not park on Sandgate Road or surrounding streets.

Hard standing around the entire pitch.

Pyrotechnics are banned. This includes Flares, Fireworks and Smoke Bombs. Anyone carrying pyrotechnics will be subject to a Football Banning order.

Supporters are also reminded that is an offence to enter the Playing Area and doing so can result in a Banning order.

The Club does not allow Dogs into the ground. The only exception to this rule is for Disability Support Dogs.

Please note out of consideration to our neighbours Drums and other Musical Instruments are banned from the ground. Visiting supporters are asked to also refrain from placing flags on the Clubhouse / Seated stand side of the ground.

2024/25 Admission Prices: Adults £7, Concessions £4 (over 65's and students with valid student card), Under 16 's and under FREE.

Programme Price: £2.00

Cash & Card payments accepted at the turnstiles and in the Clubhouse.

Directions: M60 to junction 17 head towards Whitefield, take first right into Clyde Avenue and continue over the traffic lights onto Thatch Leach Lane, turn right at the Frigate Public House, go over the motorway bridge, the ground is on the left.

Nearest Railway: Besses O`Barn Metrolink Station, Bury Old Road. Turn right out of station and follow directions as above.