Match Preview

Heys remain on the cup trail on Tuesday night when they travel to West Didsbury & Chorlton in the 2nd round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy.

After their penalty shoot out success at Premier Division Padiham in the 1st Round Heys will aiming for a place in the last eight but will be under no illusions as to the task they face.

The hosts brought in former Atherton Collieries man Brad Cooke as Manager in the summer and he has overseen a strong start to the season.

Didsbury sit 4th in Division One South with 23 points from 10 games.

After two successive defeats they got back to winning ways with a 3– 1 win over New Mills in the Macron Cup on Saturday.

Heys had similar success with their win over Winsford and Jon Lyons and Matt Barnes will be looking for more of the same from their team.

The game will see Heys come into contact with former players Lee Grimshaw and Rob Sadler, the latter on the coaching staff at Didsbury.

The sides have met competitively on only two previous occasions. Both were in the Manchester League Premier Division in 2011. Didsbury ran out 5-1 winners at Adie Moran Park and won the return 3-0. Shortly after Jon Lyons arrived on the scene and began Heys renaissance.

Matchday Information

Ground: The Recreation Ground

Address: End of Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester

Postcode: M21 8FE

Admission Prices: £6 Adults, £3 Concessions, Under 12`s FREE

Programme Price: eProgramme

Directions: From the M60 take junction 5 onto Princess Road towards city centre. Turn left at Christie Fields offices/Premier Inn onto Barlow Moor Road and continue past Chorlton Park to Chorlton bus station. Turn left into Beech Road, then 2nd left into Reynard Road and continue past the Chorltonville sign passing over 5 speed ramps as far as Brookburn Primary School. Turn left into Brookburn Road and continue to the end of the cul de sac, through the gateway and down the tarmac access which leads into the ground.

From Stretford follow Edge Lane and turn right into St Clements Road at church. Continue through Chorlton Green and pass graveyard on left and then Bowling Green PH. Go past school and turn immediately right and continue to end of Brookburn Road as above.

There is car parking within the grounds of the club, but restricted access for coaches.

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Nearest Railway: Chorlton Metrolink (0.9 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: 86 – Manchester Piccadilly Gardens to Barlow Moor Road Bus Station

Parking Facilities: There is limited parking within the ground. No parking within the Chorltonville area. Any club travelling to the club via coach should contact the club secretary to arrange parking facilities.

Ground Facilities: There is a fully Licensed Clubhouse and Teabar with covered seating in front. Facilities include toilets, a baby changing station and a well stocked programme shop. We also accept Credit and Debit cards with contactless payment available behind the bar!