Venue: Ruby Civil Arena, BB12 8LE
Date: Tuesday 24th February, 7:45pm kick off
Competition: LFA Cup, Quarter Final
Adults: £8
Concession: £4
Students: £3
Under 16: £1

The Ridge travel to fellow Premier Division side Padiham in the final 8 of the Lancashire Challenge.

Town bowed out in the semi final last year after a narrow defeat to National League North side Southport.

They look to recreate the brilliant run, but they'll have to get past a bogey side.

The boys will appreciate any travelling support.

The Opposition

Padiham sit 4th in the NWCFL Premier Division.

Michael Morrison's side won their first 9 league games of the season, however it's impossible to keep that unbelievable run of form up and as such, they've won just 1 in their last 6.

That said, Town usually have a hard time against them, winning just 1 out of their 9 meetings.

That came last season when Jack Anderton struck after just 50 seconds with the Ridge holding firm for over 90 minutes.

The Storks soon got their revenge though, running out 4-1 victors in October's league clash.

Padiham also knocked out Town in the 23/24 LFA Cup in the quarter final stage after a 2-0 win at the Ruby Civil Arena.

Both clubs are looking to get their early season form back on track.

H2H

Padiham 4-1 Longridge - 07/10/25
Padiham 0-1 Longridge - 15/02/25
Longridge 0-5 Padiham - 11/02/25
Padiham (P) 1-1 Longridge - 31/01/25
Longridge 2-3 Padiham - 02/03/24

Form Guide

Longridge:
Position: 13th
Form table: 19th
Current form: LDLDW
Goals scored: 80
Goals against: 71

Padiham:
Position: 4th
Form table: 18th
Current form: DWLDL
Goals scored: 91
Goals against: 66

Team News

With Blackpool loanee Charlie Brier being recalled by his parent club, fellow Seasiders' loanee 'keeper Kai Crowe is set to be Town's number 1 for the rest of the season.

Defender Toby Coar missed last week's game due to a knock.

He is set to also miss out tonight due to his suspension kicking in after being sent off against Prestwich Heys.

Ben Fletcher will also miss the next three games following his red card against Chadderton.

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