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Motors look to bounce back at home to Vics

Northwich Victoria (H) Preview.
NWCFL Premier.
Tuesday 7th February 2023.

Vauxhall Motors will look to get back to winning ways on Tuesday night when they host Northwich Victoria in NWCFL Premier action.

The Motormen have fallen to two late losses despite putting in strong performances in their most recent outings, being knocked out of The Cheshire Senior Cup on penalties by Altrincham and conceding in the dying moments away at Prestwich Heys.

They will be coming up against a side in great form as The Vics have won five of their last six games, narrowly beating Squires Gate on Saturday 2-1 as they look to better last season’s finish of fifth.

Mick McGraa’s side were victorious in the last meeting between the two club’s as Lewis Buckley and Bobbie McDonnell struck late in a 2-0 win.

Manager:
Steve Wilkes.
Appointed September 2017.
Previously managed: Darwen, Runcorn Linnets, Ashton Athletic and Padiham in two separate spells.

Founded:
1874, being named in honour of reigning monarch Queen Victoria.

Did you know:
They won the first six Cheshire Senior Cup Final’s in the competition’s history.
Also, Manchester United legend Billy Meredith, who was an outside forward, played for the club during their early Football League years between 1892 and 1894.

Top scorer:
Matthew Dudley (20 in 35).

Away playing colours:
Pink and grey shirts, grey shorts and grey socks.

All support for The Motormen is appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you at The VanEupen Arena!