First July friendly confirmed

June 30, 2023
First July friendly confirmed
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PRE-SEASON plans continued at pace ahead of what promises to be a packed July schedule for Andy Preece’s Magpies – and we’ve our first confirmed friendly opposition in Oldham Athletic.

Managed by Chorley resident David Unsworth, the Latics finished 12th in the Vanarama National League last season and will head to the Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium on Tuesday, July 18 (7:45pm).

HQ at dusk (Stefan Willoughby)

I know Oldham are putting the foundations in place for a big push in the National League next season and with Unsy in charge they’ll give us a really good test. They are a club with a great tradition and big fanbase and we’re looking forward to the challenge  Andy Preece

We’ll have a second friendly to announce on Saturday, ahead of more in the coming weeks. Admission details for all friendlies will be confirmed closer to pre-season.

Squad updates will be available over the next couple of weeks once talks with the 2022/23 playing squad have concluded.

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