Avro v Vauxhall Motors FC

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NWCFL Premier Division 

Saturday April 15th 2023 

 

After clinching the NWCFL Premier Division Title with a 4-1 win at home to AFC Liverpool, Vauxhall Motors are back in action on Saturday afternoon as they travel to Avro. 

 

The Motormen started strongly on Easter Monday and would open the scoreline when Conor Harwood netted with a diving header from Michael Burkey’s cross, Burkey edged his side back in front just before half time with a goal straight from a corner. 

 

Extending the lead, Burkey scored his second with a powerful shot from the edge of the area before Jake Parker struck. 

 

As news trickled through The VanEupen Arena of a goal for Wythenshawe against Bury AFC, celebrations were sparked as Vauxhall were crowned Champions and will be playing in the Northern Premier League Division One West next season. 

 

However, Mick McGraa will not let his side relax and fellow promotion chasers Avro will provide a good test at the Vestacare Stadium this weekend. 

 

Avro FC Factfile: 

Formed 1936

Ground Vestacare Stadium, Oldham, Greater Manchester

Manager Alex Frost. A defender by trade, Alex made most of his appearances for Ashton United. He took over as interim manager of Avro in January 2022 before making the role permanent the following month.

Playing colours: Blue and black striped shirts, White shorts and Blue socks. 

Record attendance: 688 v Bury AFC, 11th January 2023. 

Home record this season: Played 23, Won 13, Drawn 5, Lost 5, Scored 37, Conceded 16. Average attendance: 228 over 23 games. 

Most recent honours: Manchester League Premier Division Champions 2018, Manchester County Cup 2018 and 2015. 

Top scorer: Michael Afuye, 12 goals in 35 games. Jake Cottrell and Liam Ellis have both netted 11 this campaign. 

Last meeting: November 26th 2022, Avro won 2-1 at The VanEupen Arena with goals from Max Davidson and Muis Bibire Bello. 

Current position: 2nd, 8pts behind Champions Vauxhall.

Did you know: The club was founded in 1936 at the Failsworth factory of British aircraft manufacturer Avro.

Ticket prices: £7 adults, £5 concessions, £1 Under 16’s.