The game is being played at AVRO’s Vestacre Stadium whilst Chadderton’s ground refurbishment project continues. Chaddy are certainly a club on the up. Like Heys, they missed out on the play offs on goal difference last season, but they are well placed in the hunt for automatic promotion and at the very least a place in the top five, as they presently sit third in the table with 47 points from 24 games. They have progressed through the season in a spectacular way with some high scoring victories and spectacular come backs as Heys found to their cost in the 3-5 defeat at Adie Moran Park earlier in the season. Chaddy are top scorers in the League with 62 goals but have conceded 42.

Heys season has followed a different path, and they go into the game bottom with just nine points from their 24 games played. It was August 31st, at Squires Gate, when they last tasted victory, and they are in a big battle to avoid relegation. Based on last season’s final points totals they need 34 points from their remaining 22 games to stay up. There have been encouraging signs in recent matches, but they have not materialised into results so far. The squad continued to evolve under Ryan Hutchinson with further signings this week.

Looking ahead Assistant Manager Luke Seisay said “The table doesn’t lie so we expect a really tough encounter against Chaddy. They score a lot of goals and it will take an unbelievable performance for us to restrict them. It’s been a busy few weeks with ins and outs for us, which was always expected due to the position we were in. I’m sure it will be an entertaining game.”

MATCH INFORMATION:
Ground: The Vestacare Stadium, White Bank Road, Oldham, OL8 3JH

Admission: Adults £7, Concessions £4

Directions By Car

The Vestacare Stadium is located on White Bank Road, Oldham OL8 3JH. From the M60, take Junction 22 and follow signs for Oldham (A62). After about 2 miles, turn left onto Hollins Road (B6194). Take the 2nd left onto White Bank Road. The stadium will be on your right.

Ample parking is available for customers at The Vestacare Stadium:

The main car park is located directly in front of the stadium entrance and adjacent to White Bank Road. Parking here is free of charge for stadium visitors.

An overflow car park is also available to the south of the stadium near Stag Pasture Road. This opens when the main car park reaches capacity.
Accessible parking spaces for guests with limited mobility are located in the main car park, close to the stadium entrance. These spaces are clearly marked.
Please follow the directions of road markings and posted signs when parking at The Vestacare Stadium. Vehicles parked improperly may be subject to towing.

Note that parking spaces can fill up quickly at events. We recommend arriving early to secure a space. Alternatively, consider taking public transportation or a ride share service to avoid parking delays.

Please respect our local residents when parking within the residential areas – be mindful of parking restrictions and avoid blocking driveways or parking on grass verges.

By bus
From Oldham town centre, take the 409 bus towards Rochdale. Get off at the Hollins Road/White Bank Road stop. The stadium is a short walk down White Bank Road.