Match Preview

Heys return to League action on Tuesday night as they travel to Charnock Richard (7.45pm).

It’s the first away trip of the season for Heys and Lee O’Brien and James Hampson will be looking for their side to continue the fine form shown against Bootle in the FA Cup on Saturday.

However, whilst, the Cup brings immediate headlines and glory, the long-term focus is on the weekly business of League points. After the poor opening day defeat to Burscough, a 3-0 home win over Pilkington last Tuesday saw Heys open their account and they will be looking to pick up more points tomorrow night. Even at this early stage of a long season points on the board are vital.

Charnock is never an easy place to visit. Down the years they have also suffered some crushing defeats there. However, they have won on their last two League visits, the most recent being a 3-2 success on the final day of last season.

The hosts have made an unbeaten start to the season, picking up four points from their opening two games. A 1-0 win at Cheadle Town on the opening day was followed by a 1-1 draw at Squires Gate last Tuesday. On Saturday however, they beat the latter 7-0 in the FA Cup, with all their goals coming in the second half. With legendary striker Carl Grimshaw having retired, Charnock have welcomed back Jordan Darr after a twelve-month absence, and he has found the net three times already.

Matchday Information

Ground: Mossie Park, Charter Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5LZ

Telephone: 01257 794288

2023/24 Admission Prices: £6 Adults, £4 Concessions, Under 16`s FREE.

Programme Price: £2.00

Directions: M6 to junction 28 (Leyland) at end of slip road turn right. Travel to the traffic lights and turn right onto the A49 towards Wigan, through Euxton and into Charnock Richard. Pass the Bowling Green Pub on the right, continue for ¾ mile and turn left into Church Lane. Turn first right into Charter Lane, ground 500 yards on the right.

M61 to junction 8 (Chorley) follow the signs for Southport on reaching the A49 follow signs for Wigan, through Charnock Richard directions then as above. PLEASE USE THE CLUB PARK. Do not park on the road.

Nearest Railway: Euxton Balshaw Lane (2.4 miles)

Parking Facilities: There is spacious parking around the ground, but the club ask visiting supporters not to park along Charter Lane

Ground Facilities: The clubhouse is directly across from Mossie Park on Charter Lane. A tea bar located inside the ground serves hot pies and hot dogs as well as the usual range of hot drinks, soups and Bovril.

Mossie Park also includes a covered 100 seated stand on one side of the ground with covered standing at the Charter Lane end of the ground, as well as toilet facilities including invalid toilet.

There is a fully licensed clubhouse across the road from the ground serving a wide range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and food, with both Sky sports and BT Sport also available. The clubhouse is open on all weekdays from 7pm and weekends from 12 noon.

There is a large gravel car park at the ground for up to 80 cars. The club kindly asks supporters not to park in front of residential houses on Charter Lane.