Padiham (H)
NWCFL Premier Division
Matchday 41
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Preview
With six league games to play, the stakes couldn't be much higher as 4th placed Padiham travel to Brookburn Road.
West have played four away games since beating Pilkington in M21 three weeks ago, and a capacity crowd is anticipated ahead of this promotion six-pointer on home turf.
Visitors Padiham have been in exceptional form for several months now, and they haven't lost an away league game since November. They also haven't lost an away league match on grass all season, with their only defeats on the road coming at Lower Breck and FC Isle of Man.
Despite this, Padiham have had a difficult week by their own standards. Last weekend they were held 0-0 at Litherland, presumably with one eye on the semi-final of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy. The Storks were however dumped out following a 1-0 loss at NWCFL Division One North side Bacup Borough on Wednesday night.
The Storks have two former West players in their squad this season, but neither Kieron Molloy nor Gabriel Cole have appeared since early February.
Saturday's visitors tend to come out of the blocks quickly, with 50% of their goals this season coming inside the first 15 minutes of either half.
In terms of West's other NWCFL Premier Division rivals, 6th placed Irlam host Longridge Town while Chadderton are inactive this weekend having also played more games than any other side in the promotion picture.
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Form Guide
West
Position: 5th
Form position: 8th
Home position: 4th
Last six overall: WLWDWL
Last six home: WLWDWW
Padiham
Position: 4th
Form position: 6th
Away position: 5th
Last six overall: LDWWWW
Last six away: LDWWWD
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Padiham At A Glance
Home colours: All blue
Change colours: All red
2023/24 position: 5th, NWCFL Premier
(eliminated in the playoffs by Wythenshawe Town)
2024/25 average attendance: 325
Travelling distance: 34 miles
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Head to Head
Overall:
P14 W7 D2 L5 F29 A28
At Brookburn Road:
P7 W5 D1 L1 F18 A8
Padiham's only win at Brookburn Road came on their last visit, in late December 2023. the penultimate game of six-game losing streak for West. The Storks won 2-0 that day, with both goals scored by Tyler James who recently left to join Bury.
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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.
