PADIHAM continue their preparations for the NWCL Division Two season when they face a Burnley FC Under 19 side at the Arbories on Thursday, August 9, kick off 7pm.

Padiham start their League fixtures on Saturday, August 18 with an away game against Formby FC.

Then it's a run of four home games against Bacup Borough (Tuesday, August 21), Oldham Town (Saturday, August 25), Darwen (Tuesday, August 28) and Alsager Town on Saturday, September 1.

Padiham's other pre-season friendlies include: Ramsbottom United at Padiham on August 4 (kick off 3pm), Rossendale Utd at Padiham on August 11 (kick off 3pm) and Whitworth Valley at Padiham on August 14 (kick off 7pm).

Padiham have also decided to continue their policy of having the lowest entrance fees allowable in the North West Counties League which is £2 adult and £1 concession. Season tickets are £25 adults and £12.50 concessions.

Padiham club secretary Alan Smith said: "Although the running costs of the club have gone up dramatically because of our involvement in the English non-league football pyramid, we feel it is only right that our regular supporters can come and watch Padiham at the cheapest price the league rules allow."

To obtain season tickets or to find out more about Padiham FC contact secretary and trustee Alan Smith, 242 Burnley Road, Padiham, tel 01282 771963.