Radcliffe and Thornton Cleveleys face off in the Second Round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy tonight on the west coast, with the winner advancing to meet Bacup Borough on the road.

Last season, the Boro were knocked out at the first stage as Padiham won 2-1 at the Neuven Stadium. Radcliffe will want to go further in a competition that they have never won, despite reaching the final on two occasions.

The Opposition

Thornton Cleveleys are members of the North West Counties First Division North and currently sit 13th after 20 matches. They’ve lost five of their last six matches with three narrow defeats, but on two occasions they’ve found themselves losing by four or more goals, however they did win their last match 4-3.

The club is currently competing at its highest level, after winning two division titles in the previous three campaigns. In 32 matches they managed to score 105 goals, whilst conceding just 38 last season.

Matchday Information

Date: 03/12/24
Time: 7:45pm kick-off
Location: Gamble Road

Adult: £5
Concession: £3
Junior (12-15): £1
Under 12: Free

Tickets are only available on the turnstile.

You can pick up a matchday programme priced at £2 each, these can be purchased from throughout the stadium.

On the night, ‘The Hatch’ will be open from 6pm inside the ground where you can purchase a range of Pies, Toasties, Hot Dogs and Chips.

Cash and card is accepted throughout Gamble Road.

Around the Grounds

19/11 – Southport (p) 1-1 Nelson
19/11 – Chorley 2-3 Bamber Bridge
26/11 – Padiham 6-0 Colne
26/11- Atherton Lr 0-6 Ashton Athletic
19/11- Euxton Villa 0-3 Bacup Borough
26/11- Atherton Colls 2-3 Lancaster
29/10- Clitheroe 1-4 Longridge Town