Vauxhall Motors play host to Hanley Town on Saturday afternoon, following on from their narrow win against Trafford last time out.

It will be new manager Danny Holmes’ third game in the Ellesmere Port dugout, picking up four home points so far in games against high-flying Northern Premier League Division One West sides.

On Remembrance Day, a hour before the game in Urmston – which was won with Ben Holmes’ first half strike, the signing of forward Will Dunne was announced following Michael Burkey’s departure to former manager Mick McGraa’s Bootle.

Dunne impressed in the limited time he had on the pitch and will again be available for selection. However, after worryingly going off early, striker Lewis Buckley may be out with a sustained injury.

Hanley town are placed 12th, at the time of writing, after picking up 17 points from 13 games and will aim to use their experience of the division to climb higher up the table this weekend.

Hanley Town FC Factfile:

Formed: 1966.
Ground: Potteries Park, Stoke.
Manager: 35-year-old Ryan Shotton, appointed last year after joining as a player in 2021. The defender had a good EFL career playing for clubs such as Stoke City, where he came through the youth system and finished as runner up in the 2011 FA Cup, Middlesbrough and Birmingham City.
Last season: Finished 16th.
Playing colours: Blue (H), White (A).
Top scorers: Tyrone Ofori (10 goals) Kieran Brown (6 goals).
Most recent honours: Midland Football League Premier Division Champions 2022, North West Counties League Division One Champions 2016 and in 2012-13 they won the Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division whilst also winning the Staffordshire County Senior League League Cup.