Match Preview

Witton complete a very challenging holiday period with the visit of fourth-placed South Shields to Wincham Park on Saturday afternoon in an Evo-Stik Premier Division fixture. Buoyed by an excellent result at leaders Nantwich Town on New Year's Day, Albion go into the game with renewed confidence as they look to continue their climb up the table. The Mariners are in good form and are in the midst of a decent run on the road, being unbeaten in their last four games on their travels. At Mariners Park, they have an unblemished record in the league winning all eleven games played in front of their own fans and although they have suffered six defeats away from home, they have improved in recent weeks. The game is only the fourth meeting between the two clubs, South Shields currently having the upper hand winning two of the previous three, the reverse fixture in the North East on the opening day of the season and ending Witton's FA Cup hopes at the first stage in last season's competition. Witton's only success came back in the 1998/99 season when they prevailed in the FA Cup, winning 2-0 at South Shields. Before a ball was kicked, the Mariners were considered to be one of the favourites for the title and their home record suggests that they will be up there challenging for honours at the end of the season. Witton still have a realistic chance of reaching the play offs but their home form needs to improve if that is to be realised. South Shields will be difficult opponents and backed by their vociferous support, it should make for an amazing atmosphere. Kick off at Wincham Park is 3pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
WINCHAM PARK,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.

Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right. Please note: Parking for Disabled is available next to the turnstiles as you approach the stadium from the access road.

Admission Prices: Adults £10, Over 65's/Disabled £7, 16-21 year olds £5, Under 16's £2. Witton Albion Membership Scheme (GOLD) Card Holders & Junior Membership Scheme Card Holders are admitted Free. Please note: Supporters are advised to enter the stadium by way of the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the ground.

Matchday Programme: £2. - A 48 page edition on sale inside the Social Club and also inside the stadium from the museum next to the turnstiles.

Social Club: The Social Club is open from 12pm.

Social Club Access: Before the game, the Social Club is accessible by way of the main entrance ONLY. From half time onwards the Social Club is accessible from inside the stadium via a passageway within the main stand. Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: Food is available from inside the Social Club before & after the game. The Tea Bar (Queenie's) is also open during the game inside the stadium.

Please note: As the Social Club is now a full-time food preparation area, dogs are not permitted inside the building - with the exception of assistance dogs (hearing & visually impaired).

Additional Information: Witton Albion captain & striker Rob Hopley will be presented with his "Player of The Month" Award for December before the game. The awards are kindly being sponsored by Bowland Brewery in conjunction with the Northern Premier League.

Half Season Tickets:
Adults - (21-65) £99, Concessions - Over 65/Disabled £79, 16-21's £49, Under 16's FREE - By joining Witton Albion Membership Scheme. Offer runs from Boxing Day to the end of the 2018/19 season. Please note: The offer applies to Evo-Stik Premier Division Fixtures ONLY. Application forms are available from the club.

Special offers at the Social Club tomorrow. Get down as early as possible. All welcome @SouthShieldsFC t.co/xczhZq3duH