Match Preview

Witton tread new ground on Saturday afternoon when they make their first-ever visit to Avro FC in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The Oldham-based club have acquitted themselves well at this level since their promotion from the North West Counties League Premier Division at the end of last season.

The management team of Alex Frost and Phil Edghill both of whom have experienced football at the current level in which Avro are playing, have assembled a squad of experienced players who have also competed at the same level and above in some cases.

The return meeting at the U Lock It Stadium earlier in the campaign saw the two sides play out an entertaining 2-2 draw.

Goals from Oli Roberts and Oliver Hitchcox appeared to have given Witton the points after Liam Ellis early opener for the visitors, but Muis Bibire Bello secured a point for the newcomers in the last few minutes.

Witton will be looking to continue their recent form which saw them collect maximum points over the festive period against 1874 Northwich and Runcorn Linnets respectively.

Avro have only experienced defeat on three occasions this season, two in front of their own fans but they have had six draws at the Vestacare Stadium a run that has seen them climb to fourth in the table.

Witton face a difficult test against a team in good form but their own performances in recent weeks will hopefully stand them in good stead for the challenge in front of them.

Kick off at the Vestacare Stadium is 3pm.

AVRO FC,
THE VESTACARE STADIUM,
WHITE BANK ROAD,
OLDHAM,
GREATER MANCHESTER,
OL8 3JH.

Directions: Exit M60 at Junction 22 then follow A62 towards Manchester/Failsworth. Take 1st left onto Hollins Road – signposted Oldham South and Hollinwood. Follow Hollins Road to junction with Oak Road – just before petrol station – then Oak Road to Whitebank Road. Stadium is directly in front of you. (Total Distance - 31.8 miles).

Parking: There is a Car Park at the stadium and there are spaces reserved for supporters with a disability - Please note: Blue Badges are required. There is also on-street parking available nearby.

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

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions: £8, Under 21’s: £6, Under 16’s: £3, Young Children: Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: On sale at the turnstiles - Cost: £3.

Social Club: The Lancaster Club (Avro Sports Bar) is open from 12pm, selling a variety of alcoholic & soft drinks. There is also a Pitchside Bar open from 2pm. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker. Card payments are accepted at the bar.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar (Macie’s) is open from 12pm selling a variety of Hot & Cold drinks and snacks.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible facilities within the Social Club building.