Euxton Villa (H)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 3

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• Saturday 9th August 2025
• The Step Places Stadium, Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 8FE
• 3:00pm kick off, gates open at 1:30pm
• Live radio commentary available on Westlive - click HERE.
• Happy hour drinks prices before 2:30pm 
• Please arrive early to avoid queuing or delays
• Pay on the gate with cash or card, or buy in advance via Shocal
  • £8 adults
  • £6 students / 60+ 
  • Free 16 years and under
• Dogs welcome
• For directions, travel and facilities info, click here and select 'Matchday' 

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Match Preview

West play their first ever competitive match against newly-promoted Euxton Villa this Saturday with the aim of building momentum after a dramatic FA Cup win in midweek.

That 120th minute Jack Banister winner set up a home tie against Brighouse Town next Saturday, but for now attention turns back to the NWCFL Premier Division.

West have won one and lost one of their opening two league matches, whilst Saturday's visitors have picked up two points so far in a pair of 1-1 home draws against Prestwich Heys and Longridge Town.

Both of Euxton's league fixtures have been played at their Jim Fowler Memorial Ground, but they were beaten 2-1 away from home in their FA Cup debut at City of Liverpool last Saturday.

Live radio commentary will be available for this match on Westlive - click HERE.

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Euxton Villa At A Glance

Home colours: Orange shirts, orange socks
Change colours: "Volt" shirts (flourescent yellow), navy blue socks
2024/25 position: 5th, NWCFL Division One North (Playoff Winners)
2024/25 average attendance: 141
Travelling distance: 29 miles 

Euxton (pronounced Ex-ton) Villa were founded in 1907. They joined the NWCFL Division One North in 2022/23 and were promoted last season at the third time of asking. They finished in the playoff places in each of those three seasons, and were eliminated in the semi-finals by Chadderton and Ashton Town before going all the way last season and beating Droylsden in the final. 

This will be the first ever competitive meeting between West and Euxton Villa.

In their three years in the NWCFL, Euxton have not had a single goalless draw in the league.

Euxton have a large number of youth teams and have produced players such as David Unsworth, Andy Lonergan and Sam Johnstone through their ranks.

More information about Euxton Villa FC can be found here HERE.

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Around the Ground

West fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early on Saturday.

As was the case towards the end of last season, there will once again be Happy Hour drinks offers in place until 2:30pm. That means that, until 2:30pm, cans of Krombacher, Guiness, San Miguel, Magners and Strongbow Dark Fruits will be £3.50, the various canned beers from Burton Road Brewing Co will be £4 and pints of draught Burton Road  and Krombacher will be £4.50. 

Wrapscallion will not be at the game this Saturday and in their place will be Little Kitchen, who appeared at Brookburn Road several times last season. 

Coffee & cake stall Sweet Talk will also be there tomorrow. 

Be sure to come down early, beat the queues and support these local traders. 

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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.