Match Preview

Heys turn their attention to the Isuzu FA Vase on Saturday as they welcome Parkgate to Adie Moran Park for a 2nd Qualifying Round tie (3pm).

Parkgate, who are based in Rotherham, play in the North East Counties League Division One, the same division as our opponents in the previous round, Beverley Town. The visitors have made a flying start to their season having won all ten of the games they have played. They have played eight games in the League, where they sit second, one point behind the leaders Wombwell but with two games in hand. Parkgate also have an impressive plus 23 goal difference. In knockout football, “The Steelmen” had a 3-0 League Cup win at Glasshoughton in midweek whilst in the previous round of the FA Vase they won 3-1 away at one of their divisional rivals Dronfield.

Their start to the season completes a revival in fortunes under Manager Scot Mason who came in at the beginning of last season and had to build a squad from scratch after the previous Manger and all the players left for Maltby Main en masse. It was some achievement to avoid relegation and finish seventh from bottom but it has also acted as a springboard for this season’s fine start where top scorers Ross Duggan (11 goals) and Silas Valladolid-Collins (7) have been to the fore.

Heys however will approach the game in good spirits. After a stop, start opening to the season Lee 0’Brien and James Hampson’s side have been quietly building momentum and have climbed the League table over the past fortnight with four successive League wins over Padiham, FC Isle of Man, Ramsbottom and Chadderton to move up to seventh in the table with 20 points from eleven games.

In the wider scheme of things, they have won seven of their last nine games across all competitions which includes our 4-1 win over Beverley Town in the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round. Whilst there was disappointment at the postponement of the midweek home game with table topping Kendal Town, it at least afforded a break after a hectic start to the season and the Heys Management team will be looking for their side to pick up their momentum when they take the field for what looks a tough tie.

If the scores are level at ninety minutes, there is no extra time with the match going straight to penalties. The winning team will receive £725 and the losing side £225.

The First Round is on Saturday 21st October and the draw will be announced on Monday at 1pm.

MATCH INFORMATION

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

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.

There are separate toilet facilities inside the ground. These are located in the red building block to the left of the turnstiles as you enter the ground.

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. Car park Stewards will guide you to a space. On entering the ground at present you will note there are presently Cabins on the Car Park, reducing capacity.

However, there is now additional Car Parking available down the whole length of the motorway side of the ground.

On arrival if you find the front Car Park full, please proceed across the Car Park, past the turnstiles to the end of the ground perimeter and then turn right to use this additional space.

We would ask that you do not double park or cause a blockage on the front Car Park. Also please do not park on Sandgate Road.

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.

2022/24 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

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.

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: 135 from Manchester to Bury Route, alight at Besses o Barn and follow directions as above.