The game against Charnock Richard marks a turning point in our season, and a good performance in this and every remaining fixture is vital if we are to achieve our primary aim: promotion.
It was a bitter pill to swallow when the Shakers exited their third cup competition in eight days – beaten by Chadderton on penalties in the Isuzu FA Vase.
So it’s goodbye to the cups, and there’s no time for self-pity as we go back to league action at Charnock Richard’s Mossie Park stadium.
Several leading players were missing through injuries on Saturday. But the quality the Shakers take into the battle for promotion was plain to see. Not for the first time, however, we didn’t really start to play until the second half.
Top-scorer Rustam Stepans took the chance for the 48th-minute equaliser superbly. But his 13th goal of the season was a team goal, and clearly showed the difference between the two sides, and on Tuesday he faces up to his former side.
It should never have gone to penalties. But we didn’t add to our tally, and all credit to battling Chadderton.
So now for the league. Come on, you Shakers!
In Opposition – Charnock Richard
Charnock Richard have had a mixed season so far. They’re 11th in the table, having won seven and lost seven games, with three drawn. But they were given a massive boost by Saturday’s 3-1 win at home to third-placed Lower Breck – one of the most consistent teams in the league.
The Villagers’ history dates back to 1933, and their set-up took its present form in 1955. They joined the NWCFL in 2016 and were promoted to the Premier Division in the following year.
As a thoroughly local village club, they run a wide variety of teams from juniors to veterans.
Tickets
Entry on the night will be by pre-purchased entry ticket only, to ensure that the ground attendance does not exceed maximum capacity.
Ticket Entry Prices are below:
Adults over 16 : £10.00
Concessions over 60 : £6.00
Under 16’s : £3.00 (must be accompanied with a paying adult)
Under 5’s : Free (must be accompanied with a paying adult)
Please do not travel to the ground on matchday unless you have a valid entry ticket.
Click here to purchase your ticket.
Travel & Parking
Travel by Train: Euxton Balshaw Lane (2.4 miles).
Travel by public bus: Don’t, there isn’t one!
Travel by car: From M6 to junction 28 (Leyland) at end of slip road turn right. Travel to the traffic lights and turn right onto the A49 towards Wigan, through Euxton and into Charnock Richard. Pass the Bowling Green Pub on the right, continue for ¾ mile and turn left into Church Lane. Turn first right into Charter lane, ground 500 yards on the right.
From M61 to junction 8 (Chorley) follow the signs for Southport on reaching the A49 follow signs for Wigan, through Charnock Richard directions then as above. PLEASE USE THE CLUB PARK. Do not park on the road.
Car Parking: Free parking will be available on the main car park at the ground but please be aware that the main car park is expected to fill up very quickly due to the expected large crowd on the day. If you are unable to park at the ground then we ask that you be respectful when parking on roads within the village and be courteous to local residents.
Please DO NOT park along Charter Lane in front of residential properties on that road.
Ground Facilities: The ground will be open from 6.30pm and there will be the usual stocks of hot food, pies, pasties and hot drinks being served from our new Cafe Building inside the ground which can accept cash or card payments.
Our main clubhouse bar, which is situated across the road from the stadium, will be open serving alcoholic drinks from 6.30pm with the usual Sky Sports and BT Sport available. Note – Only drinks in plastic glasses will be allowed into the football ground.
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Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
