Match Preview

Witton turn their attention to the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy on Saturday afternoon when they travel to City of Liverpool FC in a Second Qualifying Round tie.

The game will be only the third meeting between the two sides and the first in a cup competition.

Witton progressed to this stage by overcoming Runcorn Linnets on penalties in the previous round, whilst City of Liverpool FC had a more comfortable passage beating 1874 Northwich 3-1.

The two previous games between the two sides saw both league games drawn last season, a 1-1 draw at the Berry Street Garage Stadium earlier in the campaign and a goalless draw in the final game of the season at the U Lock It Stadium.

City of Liverpool FC have a number of faces in their personnel familiar to Witton, goalkeeper Calvin Hare, defender Nick Ryan, midfielder Michael Simpson and experienced striker Danny Mitchley and they will be looking to get the better of their former employers.

Witton will look to leading goalscorer Joe Duckworth amongst others in the hope of progressing to the next round but, a tough encounter is to be expected.

The tie will be decided on the day with penalties if the scores are level at the end of normal time.

Kick off at Berry Street Garage Stadium is 3pm.

CITY OF LIVERPOOL FC,
BERRY STREET GARAGE STADIUM,
VESTY BUSINESS PARK,
BOOTLE,
MERSEYSIDE,
L30 1NY.

Directions: From King Street Roundabout, follow A556 for 5.0 miles. At Tabley Interchange, take the 1st exit onto the M6 slip road. After 0.4 miles merge onto M6 and follow for 9.6 miles. At Junction 21A, exit onto M62 towards Liverpool/Warrington(N)/Southport/M57 and follow for 11.3 miles. At Junction 6, exit onto M57 towards Southport/Docks/Prescot and follow for 10.2 miles. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Bootle & Docks/A5036/Liverpool/A59. After 0.1 miles turn left onto Dunnings Bridge Road/A5036 and follow for 1.0 mile. Turn left onto Park Lane and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Bridle Road and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Vesty Road - Bootle FC is on the left after 0.2 miles. (Total Distance - 39.2 miles).

Parking: The Stadium is located on a Business Park and is set back from the road. There is a Car Park next to the stadium with spaces for 60 vehicles.

Please be aware of double yellow lines as the local authorities tend to target Matchdays.

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

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions(Over 65’s & Students with ID): £5, Under 16’s - Admitted with a paying adult: £1.

Matchday Programme: £1.50

Social Club: The Social Club (Frank’s Bar) is alongside the pitch and has decking with tables and a seated area to watch the game. The decking is also accessible for wheelchair users.

Alcohol is permitted inside the ground but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is just inside the turnstiles and serves hot food, drinks & snacks.

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are at the front of the clubhouse.