Barnoldswick Town (H)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 8

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• Saturday 13th Septembert 2025
• The Step Places Stadium, Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 8FE
• 3pm kick off, gates open at 1:30pm
• Pay on the gate with cash or card
  • £8 adults
  • £6 students / 16-17 / 60+ 
  • Free u16s
• Season Ticket & Membership vouchers can be used at this game
• Dogs welcome
• Live radio commentary available on Westlive - link to be provided on the West WhatsApp channel ahead of kick off.
• For directions, travel and facilities info, click here and select 'Matchday' 

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Match Preview

West host Barnoldswick Town on Saturday following a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Prestwich Heys on Tuesday night. 

That loss meant that West approach this game in 14th with a seven-point gap between themselves and the play-off places. Opponents Barlick sit three places below West in 17th after rallying well following a run of three defeats to kickstart the 25/26 season.

Saturday's visitors have accumulated eight points from as many league games this season, and picked up their league wins against Litherland REMYCA and Euxton Villa. They are winless in three, however, and lost 3-0 to Wythenshawe last weekend following draws against Pilkington and Prestwich Heys. 

The main man to watch from Barlick appears to be Kuda Chingwaro, who has found the net seven times already this season. 

West may give home debuts to new signings Ryan Usher and Calum McGlynn, who both joined the club shortly before the trip to Prestwich - albeit McGlynn had a short spell at West last season and made two substitute appearances. 

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Barnoldswick Town At A Glance

Home colours: All blue
Change colours: All red
Pitch surface: Grass
2024/25 position: 17th, NWCFL Premier
Travelling distance: 46 miles

Barnoldswick Town are one of the longest-serving members of the NWCFL Premier Division, having played at this level since 2010/11.

They have ended up in 17th for each of the last two seasons (which is where they currently sit after eight games) and have not finished higher than 9th or lower than 19th for 13 years.   

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Around the Ground

West fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early on Saturday.

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 be at this game serving up burritos (meat, veggie and vegan options available) for £7. 

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

Complimentary ticket vouchers that came with Season Tickets and 25/25 Memberships 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. If you require a parking space, please send the club a message on any of its social media channels or send an email to enquiries@wdcfc.co.uk. 

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.

Otherwise, if you are driving to the game please instead use Hardy Farm, M21 8DP.

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.