Quick turnaround for FC Isle of Man to face Irlam

Ravens expecting tough midweek test

Following defeat last weekend, FC Isle of Man will be aiming to dust themselves down quickly as they return to NWCFL Premier Division action against Irlam this evening (12 August).

'The Ravens' head across the water aiming to turn around a stumbling start to their 2025/26 season which has seen them go without a win in their opening three matches.

They face an Irlam side which has enjoyed a strong start to the season and was in contention for a promotion play-off spot for much of the previous campaign.

FC Isle of Man Manager Paul Jones says they're expecting a tough test but is happy with the quality of a changed squad he has available for tonight's showdown:

Whilst FC Isle of Man have recorded a draw and two defeats so far, they'll be hoping for a repeat of their last trip to Salford in which they emerged 3-1 winners on 30 July last year.

However, they face an Irlam side which has emerged victorious in two of its three league outings and has netted nine times in the division already - the joint-highest in these very early stages.

Irlam vs FC Isle of Man takes place tonight at The Silver Street Stadium, kicking-off at 7.45pm

FC Isle of Man team news

Two changes have been made to the Manx side which fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Glossop North End last Saturday (9 August).

The man who started as FC Isle of Man captain last weekend - Danny Gerrard - is an absentee this evening as is young defender Callum Hudgeon.

Coming in are a pair of players who could make their first competitive appearances of the season with Harry Best and Sam Gelling called up.

FC Isle of Man squad vs Irlam

Adam Killey (GK), Adam Adebiyi, Harry Best, Luke Booth, Josh Cain, Jamie Callister, Sam Corkill, Ellis Dunn, Charlie Higgins, Sam Gelling, Alex Maitland, Dean Pinnington, Thomas Shimmin, Kyle Watson, Ste Whitley, Ben Wosser