Match Preview

Witton are on the road again on Tuesday night when they travel to Bootle FC in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The Bucks have made a mixed start to the season with a home victory against Newcastle Town on the opening day of the season but then were beaten 2-0 at Widnes in their second league game.

Their involvement in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup ended at the Extra Preliminary Round stage with a surprising 3-1 defeat at the hands on North West Counties League Prestwich Heys.

Last season saw the Bucks finish in thirteenth place in the West Division table, a position they currently find themselves in going into this game.

The corresponding fixture last season saw Bootle come out on top by the odd goal in three, the winner coming in the last ten minutes.

The return fixture at the U Lock It Stadium saw the points shared in a 2-2 draw, with Albion’s goals coming from Elliot Rokka and a Joe Duckworth penalty.

Witton go into the game off the back of a hard-earned victory at Congleton Town in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup at the weekend, a win particularly pleasing as they had to do it without Ollie Martin in goal and Tom Pope along with last season’s top scorer Joe Duckworth

Bootle were amongst the teams expected to do well this season so Witton will have to perform in order to come away with the right result.

Kick off at Berry Street Garage Stadium is 7.45pm.

BOOTLE FC,
BERRY STREET GARAGE STADIUM,
VESTY BUSINESS PARK,
BOOTLE,
MERSEYSIDE,
L30 1NY.

Directions: From King Street Roundabout, follow A556 for 5.0 miles. At Tabley Interchange, take the 1st exit onto the M6 slip road. After 0.4 miles merge onto M6 and follow for 9.6 miles. At Junction 21A, exit onto M62 towards Liverpool/Warrington(N)/Southport/M57 and follow for 11.3 miles. At Junction 6, exit onto M57 towards Southport/Docks/Prescot and follow for 10.2 miles. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Bootle & Docks/A5036/Liverpool/A59. After 0.1 miles turn left onto Dunnings Bridge Road/A5036 and follow for 1.0 mile. Turn left onto Park Lane and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Bridle Road and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Vesty Road - Bootle FC is on the left after 0.2 miles. (Total Distance - 39.2 miles).

Parking: The Stadium is located on a Business Park and is set back from the road. There is a Car Park next to the stadium with spaces for 60 vehicles.

Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles.

Admission Prices: Adults: £8, Concessions: £4, Under 16’s: £2, Under 14’s: Admitted FREE - if accompanied by an adult.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club (Frank’s Bar) is alongside the pitch and has decking with tables and a seated area to watch the game. The decking is also accessible for wheelchair users.

Alcohol is permitted inside the ground but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is just inside the turnstiles and serves hot food, drinks & snacks.

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are at the front of the clubhouse.