Match Preview

Weather permitting, Witton make the short trip to leaders KidsgroveAthletic on Saturday afternoon in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

Grove have begun the season well under the guidance of one-time Albion manager Scott Dundas, but have had a blip in recent weeks losing their last two games, at home to neighbours Newcastle Town and then last weekend at Nantwich Town.

They have strengthened their squad however in recent days, particularly with the acquisition of forward Mason Fawns from Bootle.

He was prolific at Mossley scoring 17 goals before his move to Merseyside which was short-lived.

A familiar face to Witton supporters who could feature against us is defender Scott Lycett.

Witton will be looking to bounce back following last week’s defeat to Clitheroe after conceding a last minute goal.

Jon Macken has added to his squad in midweek with the arrival of John Pritchard from Stalybridge Celtic who will add something to the midfield and the defence if required.

However, the loss of last season’s leading scorer Joe Duckworth to Bury FC will undoubtedly leave a void in attack that hopefully can be filled either within the current squad or perhaps a new addition.

The last two meetings between the two sides played in Staffordshire have both ended in draws but Albion did take four points from the two games last season.

Witton certainly face a tough game but can hopefully apply themselves and come away with a positive result.

Kick off at The Autonet Stadium is 3pm.

KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC FC,
AUTONET STADIUM,
HOLLINWOOD ROAD,
KIDSGROVE,
STAFFORDSHIRE,
ST7 1DQ.

Directions: Merge onto M6 and follow for 9.0 miles. At junction 16, take the A500 exit to Newcastle-under-Lyme/Stoke-on-Trent(North)/Crewe/Nantwich and continue for 0.3 miles. At Bartomley Interchange, take the 1st exit onto A500 and follow for 3.3 miles. Take the A34 slip road to Newcastle-under-Lyme/Congleton and continue for 0.1 miles. At Talke Interchange, take the 2nd exit onto Newcastle Road/A34 and follow for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Congleton Road/A34 and continue for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto St Saviour’s Street and follow for 0.1 miles. Continue onto Mitchell Drive and continue for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue and continue for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Lower Ash Road and continue forward for 417 ft. Turn right onto Hollinwood Road and continue forward for 476 ft. Turn left to stay on Hollinwood Road and continue for 167 ft to football stadium. (Total Distance - 22.2 miles).

Parking: Parking at the stadium is limited. There is parking available in the surrounding streets but please park respectfully of the local residents.

Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles. Card payments are accepted anywhere inside the stadium.

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions(Including Students/NHS Staff/Armed Forces): £5, Under 16’s: £2, Under 12’s: Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: Information Unavailable.

Social Club: The Social Club is inside the stadium. Please note: Alcohol purchased within the social club is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is next to the main stand.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities outside the social club near to the changing rooms including wheelchair accessible toilet facilities.