The Lancashire side were the first opposition for Ryan Hutchinson and his team when they took charge last October and they showed no mercy in winning 3-0.

Now, as the first visitors to Prestwich of the season Padiham will be looking to make their mark again. They come into the game on the back of a hugely impressive 3-0 win at Wythenshawe on Saturday that suggests they may be likely to be be challenging at the top end of the table again, having reached the play offs in each of the last two seasons.

From a Heys perspective the game will act as an early indicator as to their progress. There has been much change in personnel since Ryan took charge and having staved off relegation last season, the aim is definitely to be looking to be higher up the table this time around.

Although there was a feeling Heys should probably have won at Euxton on Saturday, as they drew 1-1, there was much to suggest that they won’t struggle this season.

However, it’s about turning that promise into points and tomorrow nights game may give an indication as to where Heys are in their development.

It has the makings of a cracking game.

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.

Other than the match itself no ball games are allowed in the ground. Please do not bring your own Footballs.

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