FC Isle of Man (H) \\\ Matchday Info

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• Saturday 21st September 2024 
• 3:00pm kickoff - gates open at 1:30pm, please arrive early to avoid queuing or delays
• NWCFL Premier Division, Matchday 9
• 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
• Burgers and jerk chicken from The Little Kitchen (no WrapScallion for this game) 

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Preview

After a week in which West exited both the FA Cup and the Lancashire Trophy, the North West Counties returns to Brookburn Road this Saturday with the visit of FC Isle of Man.

The Ravens arrive on the mainland in excellent form and are currently 8th in the table.  They have won four of their last five games and only failed to beat Bury during that run following a 1-1 draw in Douglas. That draw was then followed up with an impressive 2-1 away win at league leaders Ramsbottom United before back-to-back 2-0 wins over Cheadle Town and South Liverpool.

The islanders' top scorer this season is Sean Doyle and he was initially way out in front of the scoring charts with eight goals in his first eight starts this season. He has however been absent since their draw with Bury at the start of September. That hasn't dampened the Ravens' attacking threat though and winger Stephen Whitley has picked up where Doyle left off with four goals in the last two games.

It's therefore going to be a challenging test on Saturday, but it's easy to forget that West are in good league form themselves following 5-1 and 4-1 wins over Longridge Town and South Liverpool respectively. West are sat in 18th but have played significantly fewer games than their league rivals. It remains the case that, if West took maximum points from all the games in hand they currently have to play, they could go top of the league. 12 of the division's 24 teams are involved in the FA Vase this weekend and Saturday's match does therefore present an opportunity for West to climb the league with a good result.

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FC Isle of Man At A Glance

Home colours: Red & black / red / black
Change colours: Light blue / navy / navy
Travelling distance: 118 miles
2023/24 position: 9th, NWCFL Premier
2023/24 average attendance: 882

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Form Guide

West
Position: 18th of 24
Form position: 12th
Last six overall: LLWWLW
Last six home: LLWLDL

FC Isle of Man
Position: 8th of 24
Form position: 4th
Last six overall: WWWDWD
Last six away: WWWDLL

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Past Meetings

Despite having never won on the Isle of Man, West have a 100% record across the three occasions that they have hosted the Ravens. 

The most recent of those wins came last October when over 1,000 people watched West beat Isle of Man 2-1 at home for the second consecutive season. The match-winner that afternoon was Rhain Davis with an excellent free kick from 25 yards. Davis actually scored in all three of West's win over the Ravens.

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Head to Head

Overall:
P6 W3 D1 L2 F12 A9

At The Step Places Stadium:
P3 W3 D0 L0 F7 A2

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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.

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.