Ramsbottom knew that this would be a tough game but Lee Donafee was eager to test his team and to see how they would fare.

Matlock Town finished a staggering 33 places higher up the league rankings than Ramsbottom last season, so the Rams knew they would have a real task on their hands in this encounter.

Promising signs for Rammy from this highly competitive encounter in front of nearly 700 fans.

As the dust settles on the 2021/22 season, we have a look back over some of the stats from our league campaign.

After the previous two seasons had been declared null and void and curtailed whilst the Rams were chasing a promotion place, enthusiasm was high that the team could continue in the same vein.

Ramsbottom United concluded the season with a late defeat at the hands of Clitheroe FC.

The Rams head up the A56 to our old friends and local rivals Clitheroe, a side running into the end of the season with just one defeat from their last 10 games.

Tight margins have been very much the story of the season. Going right down to the wire, the Rams continue to flirt with danger.