Brighouse Town (H)
FA Cup Preliminary Round
 

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• Saturday 16th August 2025
• The Step Places Stadium, Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 8FE
• 3:00pm kick off, gates open at 1:30pm
• Happy hour drinks prices before 2:30pm 
• Please arrive early to avoid queuing or delays
• Complimentary ticket vouchers not valid for this game
• Pay on the gate with cash or card, or buy in advance via Shocal
  • £8 - adults
  • £6 - students / 16-17s / 60+ 
  • £1 - under 16s
• Dogs welcome
• For directions, travel and facilities info, click here and select 'Matchday' 

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Match Preview

West welcome Brighouse Town to M21 on Saturday in the FA Cup Preliminary Round. It comes hot on the heels of a disappointing 1-0 loss to Atherton LR on Wednesday night, and manager Paul Marshall will be keen to put that result right in front of what's likely to be a large crowd. 

West enjoyed their best ever FA Cup run last season by reaching the second qualifying round before exiting the competition to Darlington of the National League North. Whilst there isn't quite as big a gulf between West and this Saturday's visitors, the West Yorkshire side will undoubtedly be a tricky obstacle to get past to keep this season's run alive.

Brighouse Town play their football in the NPL Division One East - one step above West in the non-league pyramid. They have played at that level for the last 13 years, although they were saved by a reprieve at the end of last season that would have otherwise seen them drop into Step 5.

Town have won one and lost one of their opening two league games, and beat Frickley Athletic in the last round.

West do have recent experience of beating Step 4 opposition though, having knocked Wythenshawe Town out of the Manchester Premier Cup last season and having beaten Vauxhall Rovers 3-0 in the FA Cup the season before. 

West have previously played Brighouse Town in this competition, although Town ran out 3-0 winners back in 2014. That match was played in front of a crowd of 87 at Brookburn Road.

If this tie remains level after 90 minutes (plus stoppage time), there will be a replay at Brighouse Town on Tuesday 19th August.

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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. 

Sweet Talk will also be there selling coffee and an array of cakes, brownies and other baked treats. 

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

Please note that complimentary ticket vouchers cannot be used at this FA Cup game as per the rules of the competition.

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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.