By Ethan Hoijord
Vauxhall Motors travel to Clitheroe on Saturday afternoon looking to get back to winning ways.
The Motormen’s first victory of 2024, against 1874 Northwich, was followed up by a 3-1 defeat to Avro on Tuesday night.
It was an abysmal first half at The VanEupen Arena as the Oldham-based side, who were also looking for their second win of the calendar year, went into the break having scored all three goals.
Joe Brandon got Danny Holmes’ side back into the game with a header at the back post. However, this wasn’t enough to spark a comeback as defender Jason Akiotu was dismissed late on.
Clitheroe will also be looking to get back on to the right track as they have lost both of their last two games, including a 3-0 thrashing at home to Witton Albion in midweek.
As always, your support is greatly appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you on the road!
Clitheroe FC Factfile:
Founded: 1877.
Nickname: The Blues.
Ground: Shawbridge. Clitheroe have been playing at the 2,000 capacity venue since 1925. Postcode: BB7 1LZ.
Manager: Danny Caldecott. The former Trafford gaffer was appointed in early October 2023.
Top goalscorer: Sefton Gonzales has netted 20 in 32 outings this campaign.
Last season: After finishing fourth in the West Division table, Clitheroe were beaten 2-0 against eventual promotion winners Workington in the Play-Offs.
This season: Currently placed 9th on 41 points, Clitheroe have won 11 of their 29 games and lost 10.
Home record this season: Clitheroe have the 12th best home record in the league, winning five and losing six of their 14 games.
Last time we met: 28th October 2023. Danny Holmes won his first match as Vauchall manager 2-1 in Ellesmere Port as Adam Hughes and Jordan Deer struck following Gonzales’ opener.
Did you know: Goalkeeper Carlo Nash’s £45,000 move from Clitheroe to Crystal Palace is the club’s highest record transfer fee received. Nash went on to achieve three promotion’s from the Football League First Division, now Championship, and came close to winning the FA Cup twice with Everton and Stoke City.
Honours: The club enjoyed their most successful period in the mid-1980’s as they achieved three promotions and won the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy against Barrow.