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PREVIEW: Abbey Hey v Widnes

PREVIEW: Abbey Hey v Widnes

Callum Chadwick16 Aug 2017 - 14:12
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A look ahead to Widnes' Hallmark Security League Premier Division clash with Abbey Hey

Widnes FC will be looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat at West Didsbury & Chorlton at the earliest opportunity when they travel to Abbey Hey on Wednesday evening.

Joey Dunn's side were beaten 3-1 by West on Saturday afternoon in their first-ever Hallmark Security League Premier Division fixture, despite the hosts being reduced to 10-men early in the second half.

An Anthony Potts own goal proved to be little more than a consolation for Widnes, who found themselves 3-0 down at half-time as Nic Evangelinos struck twice with Tom Bailey grabbing a third.

Opponents Abbey Hey were also beaten on the opening day of the season as Runcorn Linnets ran out 4-0 winners at The Abbey Stadium.

Luke Gibson's side do however have a competitive victory under their belt thus far this season as Abbey picked up a 2-1 victory at Irlam in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup.

Abbey Hey were comfortably a mid-table side last season, finishing 14th in the Premier Division. This time around, Gibson's men will be looking to push on and perhaps record a top-half finish.

Wednesday evening's game marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides.

Matchday Information

Date: Wednesday 16th August
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Location:Goredale Avenue, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7HD
Adults: £5
Concession: £3
Under 16s: FREE

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