We caught up with Ben Elliott after his sensational return to the club. - Why he wanted to return home - What he’s learned from NPL football - Connection with the fans - Unfinished business in the FA Vase - Targets youtu.be/67Xxop44-yI?... Great to have you back Benji 🤍🖤

❌ GAME OFF ❌ Unsurprisingly this evening's trip to Ramsbottom hasn't survived the frozen conditions. We'll announce the new date when we have it.

Ramsbottom United have advised that a pitch inspection will take place early this afternoon. We'll bring you the outcome as soon as we have it.

We're due back in action tomorrow night at Ramsbottom United. The weather is very much working against us and we'll bring you any updates as soon as we have them.

BEN IS BACK! We're delighted to announce the return of our all-time top NWCFL goalscorer Ben Elliott. With 80 goals in his first spell, which included a NWCFL Division 1 title win, Elliott rejoins after departing NPL club Prescot Cables. Welcome back, Benji! 🤍🖤

Brookburn Road. January 2026.

❌ GAME OFF ❌ Unfortunately the morning sunshine hasn't lifted temperatures enough to prevent the pitch at Padiham's Ruby Civil Arena from remaining frozen, so today's match is POSTPONED We're due back in action on Tuesday night at Ramsbottom United.

The pitch is currently frozen, with temperatures remaining below 0°C. As per League rules, we won't have an official decision until the referee is present and able to inspect. This will take place at 11am.

We understand a pitch inspection is currently taking place at Padiham. We'll announce the outcome as soon as possible 🤞🏼

⚪⚫ Next Match - Padiham (A) - Saturday 3rd Jan ⚪⚫ 🚨 2PM KICK OFF 👇 See below for full details of our first match of 2026

In conjunction with Wythenshawe FC, a big thank you to everyone at yesterday's match for their donations in support of Ryan Shenton. Your contribution of £752 has been topped up by both clubs to £1,252, which will be added to Chadderton's JustGiving collection, linked below.

Today's Burton Road Brewing Co Supporter of the Match was Cole, who chose Jack McConnell as West's Player of the Match. Jack is available for sponsorship, get in touch 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 90+4. Full Time Wythenshawe take the 3 points. 🤍🖤 West 0-1 Wythenshawe 🔴🔵

⏱️ | 46. Second half underway COME ON WEST! 🤍🖤 West 0-1 Wythenshawe 🔴🔵

⏱️ | 45. Half time A narrow lead for the visitors at the break, West will be looking for a response in the 2nd half. 🤍🖤 West 0-1 Wythenshawe 🔴🔵

⏱️ | 11. Goal for Wythenshawe A cross is headed off the crossbar and the rebound is slammed home from the inside of the box. 🤍🖤 West 0-1 Wythenshawe 🔴🔵

⏱️ | 1. Boxing day football is underway here at Brookburn. West are kicking towards the Clubhouse in the first half. COME ON WEST! 🤍🖤 West 0-0 Wythenshawe 🔴🔵

Here's your West line-up for this afternoon's NWCFL Premier Division match against Wythenshawe, our final game of 2025. Come on, West! 🤍🖤

🖤 MATCHDAY 🤍 West are back in action this afternoon as we host Wythenshawe in a huge game at the top of the NWCFL Premier Division. The game kicks off at the earlier time of 1PM and it will be a big crowd. Please arrive in good time ahead of kick off. Full details below 👇

On Boxing Day we have a top of the table clash at Brookburn Road as we host Wythenshawe FC. Kick off is at 1pm - it will be a big crowd so do arrive early to avoid queuing.

Thank you to everyone in attendance this afternoon for your patience and understanding. All the best to Ryan for a speedy recovery, and to everyone at @chaddertonfc.bsky.social We'll announce the new date for today's fixture as soon as we can, which will be free entry to all 🤍🖤

We have had confirmation that today's match has been abandoned following the injury to Chadderton's Ryan Shenton. We will provide further updates when we can and we pass on our best wishes to Ryan Shenton. 🤍🖤 West A-A Chadderton 🔴🔴

⏱️ | 10. There's a long delay in play following a collision between Sean Moscrop and Chadderton's Ryan Shenton. The Chadderton man has been down for some time and both teams' physios and benches are on the pitch. 🤍🖤 West 0-0 Chadderton 🔴🔴

⏱️ | 1. We are underway at Brookburn against Chadderton. West are kicking towards the Shed in the first half. COME ON WEST! 🤍🖤 West 0-0 Chadderton 🔴🔴

Here's your West line-up for this afternoon's NWCFL Premier Division match against Chadderton. Paul Marshall and Steve Yarwood bring up their 50th home game in charge. Updates also on WhatsApp 👇 bit.ly/WestWhatsApp Come on, West! 🤍🖤

Home 🏡 Team news coming soon.

✅ GAME ON ✅ The pitch at the Step Places Stadium has just passed this morning's inspection and today's home game against Chadderton is *ON*.

A pitch inspection will take place at the Step Places Stadium tomorrow morning at 9.30am, ahead of our scheduled home match against Chadderton. We'll announce the outcome as soon as possible 🤞🏼

Our trip to Padiham, to be played on Saturday 3rd January 2026, will now kick off at 2pm. Full fixture list 🔗 www.wdcfc.co.uk/pages/mensfi...

The Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup Quarter Final draw has been made. We'll travel to NWCFL Division One North side Droylsden, date TBC. Full draw: Droylsden v West Ashton United v Wythenshawe Town Moseley v Abbey Hey Curzon Ashton v Bury

We spoke with Paul Marshall after a last minute Sean Moscrop strike gives us all three points at Abbey Hey. youtu.be/E09yz8rDA60?... You can also listen to the interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/5U9l...

This evening's win at Abbey Hey is West's 19th away win of 2025. Away wins in a calendar year: 19 | 2025 14 | 2022 13 | 2017 12 | 2016 11 | 2013 & 2024 10 | 2021

Tonight's Burton Road Brewing Co Supporter of the Match was Duncan, who chose Sean Moscrop as West's Player of the Match. Sean is available for sponsorship, get in touch 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 90+5. Full time. Sean Moscrop's late winner earns us three important points and means we finish the year with *ELEVEN* away wins in a row. Thank you for your fantastic support! 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-2 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 90+2. ⚽ GOAL FOR WEST ⚽ Sean Moscrop fires into the bottom corner! 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-2 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 85. Big moment for Simms but a slip at the key moment means the contact isn't clean and the ball scoops up and over the bar. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 73. Abadaki jinks into a pocket of space inside the Abbey box but again West fire straight at the keeper. A yard either side might've seen a different outcome. COME ON, WEST! 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 69. West sub 🔁 1️⃣5️⃣ Brandon Dawson on. 9️⃣ Kaleb Parkinson off. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 64. West double sub 🔁 1️⃣4️⃣ Victor Abadaki and 1️⃣6️⃣ Calum McGlynn on. 8️⃣ Tom Murray and 1️⃣1️⃣ Jack Banister off. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 57. Equaliser for Abbey Hey. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 1-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 46. Within a minute of the restart Simms tees up Harvey Roberts but it sits up and the shot goes over. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 46. We're back under way with a double sub at half-time 🔁 Off come: 5️⃣ Latiq Roberts and 1️⃣0️⃣ Jordan Lazenbury To be replaced by: 1️⃣2️⃣ Adam Jones and 1️⃣7️⃣ Jim Simms 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 45+4. Half time. West in front at the break. It should've been more but Abbey have caused a couple of dangerous moments themselves. The next goal is key. Come on, West! 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 45+3. Banister weaves into the box but the keeper gathers. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 45. Lazenbury looking from long range again but skews this one high and wide. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 39. ⚽ GOAL FOR WEST ⚽ Jordan Lazenbury from downtown! Lazer spots the keeper of his line from the edge of the centre circle and West lead! 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-1 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 27. Banister the latest to go close, cutting inside to beat two men but the shot is straight at the keeper. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-0 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 17. Parkinson fires one in from 15 yards but the keeper makes a smart save and Abbey clear. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-0 West 🤍🖤

⏱️ | 10. Fairly open in the early stages, Jack McConnell with West's best effort from a header and Latiq Roberts with a superb tackle to deny Abbey at the other end. 🔴⚪ Abbey Hey 0-0 West 🤍🖤