Prestwich Heys (H)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 33
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Preview
West host bottom-of-the-league Prestwich Heys on Tuesday night following a dramatic weekend win over Colne.
This game in hand gives West a great opportunity to gain further ground on the top 4 and create breathing space ahead of the chasing pack.
Saturday's win, coupled with Irlam and Padiham both drawing, lifted West back into the playoff places as the season enters the home straight. Irlam aren't in action until the weekend, while Padiham and Chadderton both have cup distractions.
Similarly to Colne, Prestwich come into this game in a lowly position but with the form guide belying their season. Having won their last four home games to get within touch of the teams above, a win at Brookburn Road on Tuesday could lift Heys outside the relegation zone for the first time since September.
Unfortunately for Heys, since a last-minute win at Squires Gate on August Bank Holiday weekend they've picked up only one point from 11 away trips, a 2-2 draw at Charnock Richard in October. In the same period West have taken 34 points from a possible 42 at Brookburn Road.
However, football isn't played on paper as October's reverse fixture showed, when West did well to rescue a point from 2-0 down.
Victor Abadaki's recent impact from the bench gives West manager Paul Marshall decisions to make. The gaffer may elect to keep Abadaki's threat in reserve, and with eight goals from his last six substitute appearances it would be hard to disagree.
Goalkeeper Ollie Martin serves the final game of a three-game ban so Jack Atkinson will continue in goal, while Finlay Holyoak is unlikely to feature after breaking his nose in training.
We also give a warm welcome back to Lee Grimshaw, who departed West for Heys last month. Grimshaw wore the West shirt 89 times, scoring 16 goals, and is sure to receive a good reception from the Brookburn Road crowd.
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Form Guide
West
Position: 5th
Form position: 7th
Home position: 3rd
Last six overall: WDWLLW
Last six home: WDWWWW
Prestwich Heys
Position: 24th
Form position: 10th
Away position: 23rd
Last six overall: LWWLWL
Last six away: LLLLLL
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Prestwich Heys At A Glance
Home colours: Red & white / black / red & white
Change colours: Grey & navy
2023/24 position: 8th, NWCFL Premier
2024/25 average attendance: 186
Travelling distance: 14 miles
Prestwich Heys were formed in 1938 at Heys Road Boys School and they established themselves as ‘Heys Old Boys AFC’. Throughout their early years they built a reputation as being one of the best amateur teams in the country and they won several pieces of silverware in the Lancashire region. It is understood that they changed their name to Prestwich Heys AFC in 1964 as a means of acknowledging the national fame that their recent successes had apparently brought them.
Heys were founder members of the North West Counties Football League in 1982. They were relegated back to the Manchester League in 1996, where they remained until 2016 when they fought their way back to the big time, maintaining Counties membership ever since.
They play their football at Adie Moran Park, named after former chairman Adie Moran who passed away shortly before the 2007/08 season, aged just 43.
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Head to Head
Overall
P7 W2 D3 L2 F13 A14
At the Step Places Stadium
P1 W2 D0 L0 F5 A4
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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.
