Match Preview

Witton look to continue their charge for the top five, when they welcome Stalybridge Celtic to the U Lock It Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The two teams are separated by one point and two places in the league table although Celtic do have a game in hand.

Witton’s record in recent years against the Bower Fold outfit is somewhat disappointing particularly at the U Lock It Stadium or Wincham Park in the past, Celtic winning on each of their last three visits.

Indeed, Albion haven’t tasted a home success since September 2017 when they ran out comfortable 4-1 winners so will be hoping to improve on that record.

Stalybridge have stumbled a little in recent weeks, winning only one of their last five matches but drawing three so Witton will be looking to make sure that run continues at least for this game.

The return meeting saw Stalybridge comfortable victors at Bower Fold earlier in the season by 4 goals without reply courtesy of a brace each from Matty Bryan and Aaron Dwyer.

Witton midfielder Brandon Newell was a member of the Celtic team that day in a game which saw Kingsley Williams sent off late in the game for two bookable offences.

A familiar face to Witton fans could be Michael Brewster who had a short spell with the club but has moved around a bit since then.

Jon Macken has been busy in the week adding to his squad with the signings of two familiar faces namely, defender Scott Lycett and then goalkeeper Danny Roberts has also returned to the club adding competition for places at an important part of the season.

A tough game faces the team but victory will see them overtake their opponents in the table.

Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 3pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
THE U LOCK IT STADIUM,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.

Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right. Please note: Parking for Disabled is near to the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium - the first entrance as you approach the stadium from the access road.

Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium on matchday.

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £6, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £4, Under 18’s: £2 (FREE with Junior Membership Card). Season Ticket Holders & GOLD Membership Card Holders Admitted FREE.

Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles.

Due to the changing of the arrangements for access to the Social Club, the turnstiles will be open 2 hours prior to kick off - 1pm on Saturdays, 6pm for midweek games unless otherwise stated.

Matchday Programme: The Matchday Programme is available inside the stadium next to the Club Shop (Museum) and also inside the Social Club - Cost: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm. Please note: Card payments are accepted at the bar.

Please note: The Social Club can only be accessed from inside the stadium after entering via the turnstiles. From half time onwards, the Social Club is accessible via the passageway within the main stand.

Please note: As the Social Club is a food preparation area, dogs are NOT permitted inside the Social Club with the exception of assistance dogs(hearing and visually impaired).

Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

There is also a bar inside the stadium near the Club Shop(Museum): Selling Alcohol, Soft drinks & Snacks. Please note: Alcohol MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: Food is now available once again within the Social Club and The Tea Bar (Queenies) will also be open inside the stadium at the Lostock End of the stadium.

The Snack Bar will also be open at the Wincham End of the stadium and Juniors are welcome to use either Tea Bar within the stadium if preferred.

Please note: Hot & cold drinks and snacks are available at the Snack Bar at the Wincham End of the stadium. Hot food is only available inside the stadium from the Tea Bar (Queenies) at the Lostock End of the stadium past the main stand.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities in three corners of the stadium as well as inside the main entrance to the Social Club which also has a wheelchair accessible facility.

Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Supporters are welcome to use them.