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Motors travel to Avro

By Ethan Hoijord

Vauxhall Motors travel away to Avro on Saturday afternoon looking to get back to winning ways.

The Motormen were left regretting the great chances that they had failed to take as their midweek trip to Hednesford Town resulted in a one-all draw.

Vauxhall netted first though Bobbie McDonnell before the persistent Jai Verma kept his club’s survival hopes alive.

Forward Bisensio Kamilo returned back from a lengthy injury to net twice in last Saturday’s 3-1 victory against Stalybridge Celtic. He was unavailable for the trip to Staffordshire but is expected to be back this time ‘round against last season’s fellow NWCFL Premier Division promotion winners.

Avro drew two-all at Kidsgrove Athletic on Tuesday night and will be looking to climb up from their current position of 12th.

As always, your support is greatly appreciated. Thus, we look forward to seeing you back on the road!

Avro FC Factfile:

Founded: 1936, at the Failsworth factory of British aircraft manufacturer Avro.

Ground: Vestacare Stadium. The Oldham-based club moved to the 1,500 capacity venue in 2017.

Playing colours: Blue-Black-White (H), Maroon (A)

Manager: Alex Frost

Top scorer: Kyle Hawley signed from New Mills last summer and has scored eight goals this campaign.

Last season: Promoted via NWCL Premier Division Play-Offs after beating Lincoln United 2-1. It was the first time that the club managed to reach the fourth step of the Non-League pyramid.

Current position: 12th.

Form: Avro have picked up four points in their last five games.

Last time we met: 05/03/2024. Vauxhall 1 Avro 3. The visitors scored all three of their goals in the first half, in front of the 146 in attendance, before Motors forward Joe Brandon struck in the 64th minute.

Honours: 10x Manchester County Cup Winners