Arbories Prepares For Big Day

Edited from: burnleytoday.co.uk

PADIHAM are expecting their biggest crowd for over 50 years on Saturday.

The Storks play host to FC United in the first round of the FA Carlsberg Vase.

And it is set to be an afternoon to remember, against undoubtedly the competition favourites.

The breakaway club will arrive at the Arbories on the crest of a wave.
United have won all 12 league matches so far, after scooping the North West Counties League Second Division title last time out.

And that presents a huge task for the Storks, but one that manager Steve Wilkes will no doubt relish.

The game has been made an all-ticket affair on police advice, with tickets now on sale in Padiham town centre.

On sale all week from the Padiham life office in the town hall, the Bridge Inn Pub and Mark Jinkinson Optometrists, tickets are priced at £7 for adults and £2 for Under 16s.

And the club are hoping that local football fans will turn out to be part of what will be a quite unique occasion.

Supporter parking is a major concern, with officials warning that access to Well Street and the club car park will not be possible.

And fans are asked to arrive at the ground early, with the game scheduled for a 3 p.m. kick-off.

Further information on the game is available from secretary Alan Smith (07775 717698).