Match Preview

Witton face another big test on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Clitheroe in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The Blues go into the game in seventh place in the table three points behind the Albion but with a game in hand.

Witton start the game in fifth place following their defeat to Prescot Cables last weekend and also because Bootle overtook them in midweek, ironically by beating today’s opponents.

A big danger to the Albion’s ambitions in the game is Clitheroe striker Sefton Gonzales who has netted twenty goals in all competitions.

The two clubs respective records follow similar patterns with Clitheroe’s home record of five wins, three draws and five defeats so far.

Witton’s away form has seen them win five, draw three but suffer six defeats ahead of the weekend’s games.

The return meeting earlier in the season saw the
Lancashire club edge a close game at the U Lock It Stadium, John McGrath’s goal sealing the points in the dying minutes after Tom Pope had given Witton the lead.

Billy Priestley cancelled out Albion’s advantage with fifteen minutes to go.

With teams below Witton creeping up on them and with games in hand, a win is crucial for John Macken’s team in order to continue their race for the play offs.

Kick off at the EcoGiants Stadium is 3pm.

CLITHEROE FC,
THE ECO GIANTS STADIUM,
SHAWBRIDGE,
CLITHEROE,
LANCASHIRE,
BB7 1LZ.

Directions: From King Street Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A556 and follow for 5.0 miles. At Tabley Interchange, take the 1st exit onto the M6 slip road. After 0.4 miles merge onto M6 and continue for 10.2 miles. Keep right to stay on M6 and follow for 26.4 miles. At junction 31, take the A59 exit to Preston(Centre)/Blackburn(North)/Clitheroe. After 0.4 miles continue straight onto Samlesbury Interchange and proceed for 220 ft. Turn right onto Preston New Road/Samlesbury Interchange/A59 and proceed for 141 ft. Turn right at the 1st cross street to stay on Preston New Road/Samlesbury Interchange/A59 and follow for 0.2 miles. Continue straight onto Preston New Road/A59 and follow for 1.3 miles. Slight left towards Whalley Road/A59 and proceed for 177 ft. Merge onto Whalley Road/A59 and follow for 2.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Longsight Road/A59 and follow for 5.0 miles. At Langho Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A59 and follow for 2.6 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A59 for 0.6 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A59 for 0.5 miles. At Pendleton Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A59 for 1.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Pendle Road and follow for 0.2 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Pendle Road for 0.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Pendle Road for 0.2 miles. Continue onto Shawbridge Street and proceed for 407 ft. Turn right and proceed for 118 ft. (Total Distance - 58.0 miles).

The Football Stadium is up a cobbled street signposted Clitheroe FC.

Parking: There are Pay & Display Car Parks within walking distance of the stadium. Please note: There is no parking for supporters at the stadium. The Car Park is reserved for Players & Match Officials ONLY.

Admission: The Turnstiles are behind the goal

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions: £7, 14-17 Year Olds: £4, Under 14’s: Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: Cost: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club is on the right as you enter the stadium through the turnstiles. There is also ramped access facing the pitch.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar (Diner) is down the left hand side of the stadium as you enter through the turnstiles. Two converted shipping containers house a fully-equipped bar and a Tea Bar.