Match Preview

Heys welcome Premier Division leaders Kendal Town to Adie Moran Park on Tuesday night in what, even at this stage of the season, looks a huge game.

Whilst nothing long term will ultimately be decided on this match, the outcome will nevertheless give a key insight into how these sides may fare over the coming months.

Kendal arrive top of the table having set a cracking pace at the start of the campaign with eight wins and a draw in their opening nine games. That run included a 3-2 win at Bury as well as picking up wins over Pilkington and Litherland, before securing a draw at Barnoldswick, all sides currently in the top half of the table.

A couple of defeats halted their progress, as the Mint Cakes lost 1-0 at Colne before going down 2-1 at home to Ramsbottom. However, a 6-1 home thrashing of Skelmersdale last Friday saw them return to winning ways and secured them a five-point lead at the top of the table with 28 points from twelve games.

After finishing twelfth last season, following their relegation from the Northern Premier League, Kendal recruited well in the Summer, as they seek a return to the higher level and in addition to the prolific Steven Yawson they have added further goals to their squad with the signing of James Bailey who is joint top of the Divisions scoring charts with 18 goals.

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 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. The Heys Management will be looking for their side to maintain that momentum. A win would confirm their recent progress and establish their place amongst the leading pack.

On the other hand, Kendal will only be too aware of the challenge and a win here would send a statement of their intentions to hold onto that pole position in the table.

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.