Last Saturday, saw Ryan Hutchinson oversee his first game in the sobering defeat to Padiham, which sparked an influx of players ahead of Tuesday’s draw against West Didsbury & Chorlton. The performance in that game, against arguably the best side Heys have faced this season, gave reason for optimism going forward and it’s fair to say the mood approaching tomorrow’s fixture is far more upbeat than of late.

Not that there is any room for complacency. Ryan and his team have made it clear that this is period of transition and results may not appear straight away. This is a tough Division and whilst Barnoldswick may not be amongst the front runners, sitting in 14th place, they did beat West Didsbury 1-0 a fortnight ago. Barlick have gone about their business in steady fashion throughout the season, steadily accumulating points, whilst boasting the fifth best defensive record in the division with only 26 goals conceded in their seventeen games. They may point to having scored only 25 goals as a reason for not being higher in the table, but they do possess firepower in their ranks with the ever-reliable Gareth Hill and midfielder Will Proctor having ten goals each.

Heys for their part have found it a struggle all season and go into the game, five points adrift of the safety zone. They will be looking for the injection of the fresh faces in their ranks and to build on the optimism of midweek to help them start to climb the table.

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.