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Heys return to Adie Moran Park on Tuesday night by welcoming one of their old rivals from their Manchester League days in Wythenshawe.

The visitors dropped the “Amateurs” from their name in the Summer but under that guise there have been 57 previous meetings between the clubs, with honours even thus far at 22 wins a piece.

The game offers the chance to edge ahead on that score, but of far more importance will be the three points.

Heys come into the game on the back of successive away draws at Charnock Richard and Squires Gate and with a five-point return from their first four games. There have been plusses and minuses so far, the FA Cup win over Bootle showed their capabilities and they are unbeaten in their last four games, following that opening day loss to Burscough. However, Lee O’Brien and James Hampson will be looking for their side to build momentum in the coming weeks to ensure they keep the early pacesetters in sight.

One of those is Wythenshawe who following their promotion from Division One South last season have made a great start to life in the Premier Division. Having made the eye-catching appointment of Sacha Lord as Chairman in the Summer and added to their squad they were hotly tipped for success. They have started well, winning their first three League matches with 4-0 wins over Ramsbottom and Cheadle Town and a 3-1 victory over Irlam. Throw in a FA Cup win over Campion and they have made the perfect start.

They come into the game in second place with nine points with Heys, having played a game more, four points behind in thirteenth. The hosts will be hoping that number proves unlucky for the visitors.

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.