Match Preview

Heys travel to Padiham on Saturday looking to maintain their unbeaten start to 2024.

January saw Heys pick up ten points from their four League games to keep themselves firmly in the promotion race from the NW Counties Premier Division.

As the season enters it's final three months Heys still have a chance of either automatic promotion or a chance of going up through the play offs. The coming weeks, with a regular Saturday, Tuesday calendar will prove important in whether those ambitions can be fulfilled.

Tomorrow's game is the first of two in four days against sides who sit just outside the play off places but who are very much in contention after great runs of form. Colne visit Adie Moran Park on Tuesday but before then is the trip to The Arbories. Padiham have been in great form, second in the form table, they are unbeaten in their last nine games and sit in ninth in the table with forty six points from 31 games. On their current form they will be looking to see if they can make a late bid for the play offs themselves. Heys, in fourth with 57 points from 29 games will know a win tomorrow could stifle those ambitions, whilst enhancing thier own.

Matchday Information

Ground: Ruby Civil Arena, Arbories Memorial Sports Ground, Well Street, Padiham, Lancashire BB12 8LE

Telephone: 01282 773742

2023/24 Admission Prices: Adults £7, OAP's/Conc's £4

Programme Price: £3

Directions: M65 to junction 8, follow A6068 Clitheroe / Padiham. At traffic lights at the bottom of the hill turn right into Dean Range / Blackburn Road towards padiham. At next junction turn into Holland Street (opp church) then into Well Street to ground.

Nearest Railway: Hapton (1.9 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: Various bus options from Burnley Bus Station to Burnley Road, Padiham

Parking Facilities: Car Park at ground for Approx 40 cars. Parking on nearby streets if car park is full. If you are planning to travel by minibus then please let us know beforehand. There is no provision for coach parking.

Ground Facilities: Entrance to all fans is via the main turnstile just a short walk up from the car park. The Ruby Civil Arena has a bar in which you can sample a pint of real ale along with various lagers, beers and bottled drinks.

We have 3 large screens in the clubhouse showing Premier League games, and have a small kitchen serving pie and peas, hot dogs, chips and various hot drinks. A candy corner for children to purchase pop, crisps and various sweets is available. We have indoor toilets, also including disabled facilities.

Outside there are male and female toilets, a 100 seater stand, two sheltered covered standing areas. We are also dog friendly!