Vauxhall Motors return to action on Saturday afternoon as they travel to Ashville to continue their preparations for the new season. 

The Motormen drew against EFL opposition in their last time out as they hosted Tranmere Rovers at The VanEupen Arena after beating both Ruthin and Winsford United.

It was recently announced that last season’s star man Michael Burkey would be staying on for another year and he proved a threat to The Rovers’ backline.

However, it was full-back Sean Smith that got closest to opening the scoreline as he forced keeper Luke McGee into making a fantastic acrobatic save just before the whistle blew for the break.

Ashville, nicknamed The Villa, finished 12th in the NWCFL Division One South last year and will thus provide a good test this weekend.

Ashville FC Key information:
Founded: 1949 by D-Day veteran John Dennett.
Ground: The Ray Parker Stadium, Wallasey.
Playing colours: Black and White.
Manager: Gary Jones, appointed January 2023. He made over 450 appearances for Rochdale after being at Ashville during his youth years.
Chairman: Peter Reynolds.
2022-23: Finished 12th in the NWCFL Division One South.
2022-23 Top scorer: Joshua Maldon scored 11 goals in 35 games.
Average attendance: 108.
Did you know: Ashville won the Centenary Pyke Cup for the first time in the club’s history at the VanEupen Arena in 2003.

We look forward to seeing you at The Ray Parker Stadium!