Ryan Hutchinson’s side have made great strides since the turn of year in clawing back a ten point gap on Squires Gate and Colne to move out of the relegation zone. However, there is still work to do as they enter the last ten games of the season.

The aim now is to push on and that involves closing in on the teams above them, of which Pilkington are one. The St. Helens side are one place above Heys but hold a five-point advantage. A victory seems essential for the hosts if they are to close that gap and draw their visitors into the relegation battle.

Pilkington come into the game on the back of five successive defeats, their last points coming from a 4-3 win at Squires Gate at the beginning of January. However, they have made a habit of winning games against those around them having also beaten Heys, Colne and South Liverpool in recent months, a habit they will be looking to continue. They possess a real threat in in 18 goal Ryan Beigan who scored twice when Pilks beat Heys 3-2 in November.

Heys were beaten at home by Bury last time out but gave a good account of themselves. Prior to that they had won four home games on the trot and will look to return winning ways tomorrow.

MATCH INFORMATION

Ground: Adie Moran Park, Sandgate Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6NT

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.

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. 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.

2024/25 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.
94 from Bury stops on Sandgate Road
Services 95 and 97 stop nearby with variable walks, please check https://tfgm.com/plan-a-journey/schedules/bus-timetables