Vauxhall Motors travel to Squires Gate on Saturday afternoon, following their fantastic 2-1 win against Bury AFC on Tuesday night. 

 

Preview: Ethan Hoijord. Photo: Paul Bartlett.

 

It was a clash between two promotion chasers and although Bury started the game on the front foot it was Mick McGraa’s side who went into half time in the lead after Marcus James and Conor Harwood struck. 

 

A strong battling second half ensured that The Motormen finished top of the NWCFL Premier as we enter the business end of the season.

 

Squires Gate provide the next test, they have won 10 of their 23 home games this season and will be looking to get their own back after they were beaten 3-1 in Ellesmere Port in September.

 

Forward Jake Parker, unfortunate not to have got his name on Tuesday night’s scoresheet as the referee deemed his effort to not have crossed the line, had a great performance against Bury AFC thus you can expect to see him in action. 

 

Squires Gate FC Fact File:

 

Formed: 1948.

 

Ground: The Brian Addison Stadium, named after the club’s owner. The Gate have averaged 100 attendees across their 23 games this campaign.

 

Manager: Luke Evans was appointed on September 26th 2019. Evans is formerly of AFC Darwen and is a Blackpool native.

 

Top scorer: Nathan Cliffe has netted 20 goals in 38 games.

 

Current position: 17th.

 

Playing colours: Blue shirts, Blue shorts, Blue socks.

 

Record attendance: 600 v Everton in July 1995.

 

Recent honours: 2002 NWCL Division Two Trophy winners, 1987 Richardson Cup winners, 1981 West Lancashire League Division Two champions. 

 

Did you know?

The Gate’s last goalless draw was 59 games ago thus you can expect goals!

 

All support for The Motormen is appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you at The Brian Addison Stadium!