Avro are back on the road this weekend, making the short trip across to Bower Fold to face Stalybridge Celtic looking to put the disappointment of defeat midweek behind them.
The Ro head to Bower Fold sitting 10th in the league on 14 points after 10 games with playoff places firmly within reach. It was a disappointing result last time out with a 3-1 defeat at home to City of Liverpool. Stalybridge also had a tough midweek fixture away to Widnes which saw them leave empty handed in a 3-0 defeat. Both sides will be looking to change their fortune this time around.
It starts a busy couple of weeks as this is the first of 5 fixtures still to be played in October as The Ro look to return to winning ways after a winning streak against Runcorn Linnets, Kidsgrove Athletic and Stafford Rangers was ended midweek.
This fixture was played 3 times last season with Avro unbeaten in all 3 encounters. It was a 3-2 home victory for Avro early in the season followed by a 2-2 draw at Bower Fold during a busy festive schedule. The sides also met at The Vestacare Stadium in the Isuzu FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round where Avro once again overcome the visitors, this time winning 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Stalybridge come into this fixture with a managerial change after the departure of James Kinsey and his management team following defeat midweek. They have announced that Liam Tongue will take temporary charge of the club as interim manager. He will be assisted on the side by Greg Wilkinson, Aaron Chalmers and Phil Marsh.
Avro last 5:
Avro 2-0 Kidsgrove Athletic
Stafford Rangers 1-3 Avro
Avro 0-1 Congleton Town
Widnes 1-1 Avro
Avro 1-3 City of Liverpool
Stalybridge Celtic last 5:
Stalybridge Celtic 2-3 Wythenshawe FC
Stalybridge Celtic 1-1 Hanley Town
Stalybridge Celtic 2-1 Wythenshawe Town
Newcastle Town 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic
Widnes 3-0 Stalybridge Celtic
Tickets are still available for this fixture via Stalybridge Celtic’s website or pay on the day. Priced at; £12 adults, £10 concessions and £3-8 for children U18.
