Match Preview

Heys welcome Bacup Borough to Adie Moran Park on Boxing Day (3pm) looking to build on their win at Steeton last Saturday.

The victory halted a three game losing run in the League and gave Matt Barnes a win in his first game as Manager.

The new Heys boss has stated his aim is achieving promotion this season and knows his side will have to build on the weekend result and put a run together to push them back in amongst the leading pack.

Heys are presently seven points off the top four and with the season reaching the midway point results over the next four or five games may well shape the direction for the remainder of the season.

Bacup are presently third from bottom of the table, but given the nature of the division this season, are only five points behind Heys, albiet having played two games more.

Having come eighth last season, Brent Peters will have hoped for a crack at promotion this season and it is not beyond the realms of possibility if his side can put a run together.

Bacup are without a win in three games, but Peters' teams are always a tough nut to crack.

Heys will have to repeat their weekend performance levels if they are to advance their ambitions and celebrate Xmas with another three points.

Matchday Information

Ground: Adie Moran Park, Sandgate Road, Whitefield, M45 6WG

Telephone: 0161 773 8888 (match days only)

Admission: £5 Adults, £3 Concessions. Under 16`s FREE when accompanied by an adult. Reduced entry for Professional Club Season Ticket Holders.

Programme Price: £2.00

Directions: M60 to junction 17 towards Whitefield, turn right into Clyde Avenue continue over traffic lights onto Thatch Leach Lane, turn right at the Frigate Public House, over motorway bridge, ground on the left.

Nearest Railway: Besses oth Barn Metrolink (0.7 miles)

Nearest Bus Route to Ground: 135 from Manchester to Bury Route, alight at Besses o' th' Barn

Parking Facilities: Parking available for around 100 cars

Ground Facilities: Clubhouse with Licenced Bar, Covered Seating for 58, Covered Standing for 80

PLEASE NOTE that no musical instruments are allowed in the ground, and we have a strict no-dogs policy, other than Disability support dogs.