Charnock Richard (H) \\\ Matchday Info

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• Saturday 12th October 2024 
• 3:00pm kickoff - gates open at 1:30pm, please arrive early to avoid queuing or delays
• NWCFL Premier Division, Matchday 14
• The Step Places Stadium, Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 8FE
• Pay on the gate with cash or card, or buy in advance via Shocal
  • £7 adults
  • £5 students / 60+ / 16 and under
  • Free under 12s
• Dogs welcome
• Food and drink available throughout the ground
• Burritos from WrapScallion

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Preview

Charnock Richard are next to stand in the way of a West side that has won six of its last seven matches. It's a sensational run of form that has quickly catapulted West into the division's top 10 and to the cusp of the playoff places. 

West's current league form is as good as any other side in the division and they approach this game following a memorable 3-1 win at Abbey Hey on Tuesday night. West are playing with the freedom of a side that won't fear any opponents and have good reason to be confident ahead of a meeting with last season's playoff semi-finalists. Charnock gatecrashed those playoffs in spectacular fashion by winning seven of their last eight matches, the final four of which were played over a six-day period after the conclusion of the regular season. The Greens started the current campaign in a similar vein of form by winning five of their first six league games but they appear to have hit a buffer since then, picking up just six points from a possible 30 since. They now sit five places and three points behind West, having played three more games. 

Whilst Charnock have lost some key players such as Rustam Stepans and Aaron Griffith in recent months, they do have players in their squad that have the potential to cause damage. Forward Nathan Nickeas, who scored 30 goals for the club last season, remains the spearhead of an attack that has scored over two goals a game despite sitting in the bottom half of the table. The Greens are always a strong side and, even accounting for their recent slump, this will be a tough test particularly for West's defence who are still the leanest in the division having conceded just 14 goals.

It's far too early in the season to be preoccupied with what's happening elsewhere but Saturday's fixture does present a good opportunity to make up further ground on the top five. Of the sides currently above West, Bury and Irlam aren't in league action, Lower Breck's clash with AFC Liverpool sees 4th play 5th, and FC Isle of Man, in 7th, host Padiham, in 10th. 

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Charnock Richard At A Glance

Home colours: All green
Change colours: All sky
Travelling distance: 28 miles
2023/24 position: 4th, NWCFL Premier
2023/24 average attendance: 203

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Form Guide

West
Position: 9th
Form position: 5th
Home position: 8th
Last six overall: WWLDWW
Last six home: WDWDLW

Charnock Richard
Position: 15th
Form position: 22nd
Away position: 13th
Last six overall: DLLWDL
Last six away: LLLLLW

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Past Meetings

Last season's meetings were a forgettable 0-0 draw on a cold November afternoon at Brookburn Road and an entertaining 2-2 draw on a Monday evening in March, in which Lewis Billingsley scored what we believe to be West's fastest goal since joining the NWCFL in 2012, timed at 15 seconds.

Charnock Richard are something of a bogey team, with the last West victories coming as part of a league double in 2017/18. In the seven meetings since, Charnock have won four and drawn three.

The 0-0 draw at Brookburn Road last season is West's only clean sheet against the Greens,hardly a coincidence that this was also the first meeting following the retirement of Carl Grimshaw. who had scored in all seven previous meetings - just a handful of his 500+ goals for Charnock Richard.

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Head to Head

Overall:
P9 W2 D3 L4 F13 A18

At The Step Places Stadium:
P5 W1 D2 L2 F8 A9

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Browse through our wonderful match galleries, from club photographers:
Nathan Ashmall, Chris Michell, Jack Todd and Christina Bowett.

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Directions

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.