The Rams finished 18th last season but strengthened during the Summer and have reaped their rewards with a flying start to the season. The collected nineteen points from their opening eight games and whilst the last six games have yielded eight points that included a 1-1 draw with unbeaten Bury in their last outing on Tuesday night.

They lead the table by one point from Chadderton and have scored an impressive 36 goals in their fourteen League matches with Oumar Camara and Luke Sephton to the fore with six goals apiece.

Heys come into the match having lost their last five matches and without a goal in their last three. Their last two away trips have seen 1-0 losses with a 95th minute winner by Burscough and a penalty conceded at Stockport Town leaving them pointless despite good performances. It leaves Heys 21st in the table with seven points from thirteen games, just one point above the relegation zone. They need a win and will hope this “Bury” derby that pits the two sides from the opposite ends of the borough against each other may provide a turning point.

Matchday Information

Ground: Harry Williams Riverside Stadium, Acrebottom Lane, off Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 0BS

Telephone: 07973 416580

2024/25 Admission Prices: £9 adults, £5 Juniors 16+under, Seniors 65+over, £1 u12s with an adult

Programme Price: £2.00

Directions: From South: M66 to junction 1, take A56 towards Ramsbottom. After 1 mile turn left at traffic lights down Bury New Road, Follow Road into Town Centre then turn left before railway crossing, into Acre Bottom Lane, running parallel with railway. Ground at end of lane.
From North: Leave A56 just before it becomes M66. Follow Ramsbottom signs. In town centre, turn left at traffic lights into Bridge Street. Turn right after level crossing into Acre Bottom Lane. Ground at end of lane.

Nearest Railway: Bury (Metrolink), Ramsbottom (East Lancashire Railway)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Services 472, 474 and B1 depart from Bury Interchange (linked to Metro from Manchester) and offer frequent reliable service. A41 express service runs from Manchester to Accrington, stopping in Ramsbottom. Please see websites for details of times, etc.

Parking Facilities: Small car park at ground. Parking available at various town centre car parks, and side streets, minutes’ walk away from the stadium

Ground Facilities: Bar open at adjacent cricket club 1 1/2 hrs before kick-off. Tea Bar within stadium. Can Bars serving beers, lager and cider within stadium. Two seated stands and two covered terraces. Hospitality Suite for Match Sponsors.