Venue: The Vestacare Stadium, OL8 3JH
Date: Saturday 22nd February, 4pm kick off
Competition: North West Counites Premier Division
Adults: £7
Concession: £2
Under 16: £2
Pay on the gate or buy ticket

Ashcroft's Reds now travel to Avro FC's ground, due to Chadderton's ground being under refurbishment.

Town have a good record there, winning 2-1 there in their last encounter with high-flying opposition there.

You can either pay on the gate or pre-buy a ticket here: https://eventlist.store/chaddertonfc/chaddertonfc

The Opposition

Chadderton are no different.

They are continuing their rise up the North West Counties following a 9th placed finish after promotion two seasons ago.

They've been a bit stop/start recently, but they still sit 4th, comfortably in the play-off places.

It's probably no coincidence that the rough run of form has coincided with the loss of goal machine Lewis-Simon Byrne who signed for Bury in late December.

So as far as key players go, goalkeeper Morgan Bacon is the very definition.

The shot stopper has played a key role in Chaddy's season thus far, and has always had a good game whenever turning out against Town.

Now, top goalscorer Matthew Crothers has notched 17 goals.

However he is unlikely to play, following his sending off last Tuesday against Ramsbottom.

If memory serves well, it was striker Adam Dale who caused Town the most issues in the reverse fixture.

He may only have six goals but with him and attacker Matthew Barlow (13 goals) leading the line, Town have got their work cut out for them to stop the second highest goalscoring side in the division.

The record isn't too great either.

However, those with good memory will remember that Chadderton at home last year was when youngster Leighton Hewitt burst onto the scene competitively, becoming the youngest ever player to score a hat-trick for Longridge at age 16.

H2H

Longridge 1-2 Chadderton - 26/08/24
Chadderton 3-0 Longridge - 13/01/24
Longridge 4-4 Chadderton - 19/08/23

Form Guide

Longridge:
Position: 18th
Form table: 15th
Current form: LWLWD
Goals scored: 64
Goals against: 88

Chadderton:
Position: 4th
Form table: 20th
Current form: LLLWL
Goals scored: 87
Goals against: 67

Team News

Town look for a response after a disappointing midweek evening in St Helens on Tuesday.

Jack Anderton looks to have joined the ever growing injury list after pulling up during that game.

Ryan McLean was also forced off in that game but Town are hoping that it won't be an issue.

Luke Smith should be available despite a red card in that match but is likely to begin his suspension starting Tuesday's game at home to Stockport Town.