By Ethan Hoijord

Vauxhall Motors are back in action this Saturday afternoon as they play host to relegation threatened Trafford.

The Motormen followed up their 3-2 win on Good Friday, at home to Kidsgrove Athletic, with a narrow defeat at Widnes on Easter Monday.

However, new recruit Kevin Ellison’s brace-scoring performance against The Grove is still fresh in the memory of Motors fans who will be hoping that they can have a good end to a season that has brought many challenges including Will Jones’ winning goal for Widnes at The DCBL Halton Stadium.

Trafford are in a battle for the drop with Hednesford Town as 1874 Northwich’s relegation was confirmed following their loss on Monday, thus they will provide a strong test at The VanEupen Arena.

All support is greatly appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you in The Port!

Trafford FC Factfile:
Founded: 1990.
Nickname: The North.
Playing colours: White (H) Yellow (A).
Ground: The First Point Shawe View Stadium. The venue has a capacity of 1,500.
Manager: Karl Marginson. The 53-year-old was the first boss of FC United of Manchester and guided the club to four promotions, to reach the National League North in 2015, before leaving in 2017. Marginson was appointed by Trafford last October, after his role as Radcliffe FC’s Head of Football Operations was brought to an end.
Top goalscorer: Eddie Servuts has scored nine in 26 games this campaign.
Did you know: The River Mersey flows between the borough of Trafford, through the north and south of the area.
Last time we met: 11th November 2023. Vauxhall won 1-0 in Greater Manchester with an 11th minute strike from midfielder Ben Holmes.
Familiar face: Last season’s promotion winning 23-year-old shot-stopper, Sam Booth is now at Trafford.
Last season: Trafford finished the 2022-23 season in 10th position.
This season: Trafford are positioned 18th, having claimed two more points than 19th placed Hednesford Town in 34 games.
Form: Trafford have failed to win any of their last six games, losing 4-2 to Avro on Monday.
Away record: Trafford have won three and drew seven of their 17 games.
Honours: Northern Premier League Presidents Cup Winners 2000 and 2009. Northern Premier League First Division Cup Winners 1998. Northern Premier League Cup Winners 2019. NWCL Division One Champions 1997 and 2008.