Atherton Laburnum Rovers (H)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 4
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Match Preview
After dropping two points in second-half stoppage time on Saturday, West will look to bounce back on Wednesday night as newly-promoted Atherton LR travel to M21.
West and Atherton LR sit 15th and 16th respectively in the NWCFL Premier Division, although the visitors will arrive with a spring in their step as they picked up their first win in this league for 13 years on Saturday. They did so in style too, by winning 6-0 away at City of Liverpool. That also followed an impressive 1-0 win in the FA Cup for the Panthers, as they recorded a 1-0 victory at home to Step 4's Ossett United the previous weekend.
West approach this match having won two and drawn two of the four games they've played since a heavy opening day defeat to Pilkington.
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Atherton LR At A Glance
Home colours: Yellow Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Change colours: Orange Shirts, Orange Shorts, Orange Socks
2024/25 position: 1st, NWCFL Division One North
2025/26 average attendance: 248
Atherton LR were founded in 1956 as Laburnum Rovers. They added 'Atherton' to their name in 1980 when they joined the non-league pyramid. A stipulation of entry at the time was that clubs' names needed to contain the town in which they played, and they have been Atherton LR ever since.
They are founder members of the NWCFL but have spent the last 12 seasons in the Counties' second-tier.
They won promotion last season as part of a 'treble' whereby they won the NWCFL Division One North, the Edward Case cup and the Champions' Champions Cup.
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Around the Ground
Wrapscallion will be back at Wednesday night's game. In addition to this, Carr's pies and pasties will be available from the outside tea bar alongside the usual range of drinks and confectionary.
The merch shed won't be open on Wednesday night.
Complimentary ticket vouchers can be used at this game.
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Directions to the Step Places Stadium
We encourage supporters to use public transport, cycle or walk if possible.
By car:
There is no parking available at the ground for supporters, except for pre-booked disability access.
Please instead use Hardy Farm, M21 8DP.
Disability spaces must be accessed no later than one hour before kickoff and all vehicles will be unable to exit until 15 minutes after the final whistle to ensure the safety of all supporters leaving the stadium.
There is additional public car parking on Chorlton Ees opposite The Bowling Green pub, who are also allowing supporters to use the pub car park, but there is little other on-street parking.
Please also note that there is no parking available on Brookburn Road itself, nor the surrounding Chorltonville area, as they are privately maintained, exclusively for the use of residents.
By public transport:
The Step Places Stadium is one mile from Chorlton Metrolink station, on the East Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines. Follow Google Maps directions to find your way to the ground.
If you are travelling from outside the Greater Manchester area, the Metrolink network can be accessed from any of Manchester’s central train stations. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website for tram times and more information.
By cycle:
The Step Places Stadium is a perfect location for those who cycle, being located next to the River Mersey, Sale Ees and only a few minutes away from the Fallowfield Cycle Loop. We have secure bicycle racks inside the ground to lock up your bike throughout the game. Please ask a volunteer if you need assistance.
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Prohibited items
Bringing pyrotechnics, drums/instruments and/or alcohol into the ground is prohibited. It is a criminal offence to bring pyrotechnics into any stadium. Stewards may conduct bag searches for prohibited items upon entrance to the stadium. Bag searches are a condition of entry and your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Spectators who break these rules may be banned from the ground and any pyrotechnics and/or alcohol will be confiscated.
