By Ethan Hoijord
Vauxhall Motors are back in action this Saturday afternoon as they travel to Hednesford Town.
The Motormen put an end to their winless start of the new year, following up on the point picked up at league leaders Leek Town, with a 3-1 victory against 1874 Northwich last time out.
Danny Holmes’ side were forced to fight back from an early goal as 1874’s Josh Nicholson netted in the 17th minute, striker Connor Rankin levelled the tie in the 40th minute before Jay Harvey put the hosts in the lead just after the break.
Rankin added the third, with an assist from the in-form substitute Bobbie McDonnell, whilst the recently recruited Mitch Duggan dominated the midfield. Thus, it is all starting to look much more positive in Ellesmere Port.
Hednesford Town, relegated from the Southern League Premier Division Central last season, will be looking to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat away at Runcorn Linnets.
As always, your support is greatly appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you in Staffordshire!
Hednesford Town Football Club Factfile:
Founded: 1880.
Nickname: The Pitmen.
Ground: Keys Park, WS12 2DZ. The venue has a capacity of 6,039.
Playing colours: White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks (H). Red (A).
Manager: Paul Moore. Formerly of Colwyn Bay, Warrington Town and Newcastle Town.
Top scorers: Max Dixon, Danny Glover, Joe Morley and Joseph Thompson have all netted four goals this season.
Last season: Relegated from Southern League Premier Division Central, finishing 20th.
Table: 19th. Played: 29, Won: 5, Drew: 8, Points: 23.
Form guide – last six games: 18th. However, they have won three of their last six home games.
Last time out: Hednesford lost 3-0 away at Linnets.
Last time we met: 14/10/2023. VMFC 3 Hednesford Town 2. Vauxhall: Connor Harwood 43’, Thomas Mitchell 84’ and Jordan Deer 87’. Hednesford: Danny Glover 15’ and Demetri Brown 48’.
Did you know: Arsenal paid £40,000 for Hednesford Town full-back Cohen Bramall in 2017. It is the club’s highest transfer fee received.
Most recent honours: The 3x Birmingham Senior Cup Winners and 4x Staffordshire Senior Cup Winners won their most prestigious trophy in 2004 as they beat Canvey Island, 3-2, in the FA Trophy Final at Villa Park.