Match Preview

Witton begin their Emirates FA Cup campaign on Saturday, as they welcome Northern League Champions and current Buildbase FA Vase holders South Shields to The NetDec Stadium. The Mariners enjoyed a very successful season last time out as they ended the campaign with four trophies in the cabinet. They have begun their first season in the Evo-Stik League North in fine form, winning all of theIr league games to date and reached this stage of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup by defeating Bridlington Town in the Preliminary Round. The two clubs have met once before in the competition, back in the 1998/99 season when Witton returned home from the North-East with a 2-0 success, on their way to the Third Qualifying Round. Witton have had a good start to the season despite the setback on Bank Holiday Monday against Altrincham but, the league takes second place this weekend as they face a very tough challenge but one they are capable of meeting. There is also the financial incentive of the fixture and the opportunity to progress further in the competition. Kick off at The NetDec Stadium is 3pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
THE NETDEC STADIUM,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.

Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right.

Admission Prices: Adults £10, Concessions £7, Under 18's £3. Please note: Season Tickets & Witton Junior Memberships are NOT valid for Cup matches.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club is open from 1pm.

Social Club Access: Before the game, the Social Club is accessible by way of the main entrance ONLY. The Social Club will be accessible to all before and after the game.

Please Note: All drinks inside the Social Club will be served in plastic beakers. NO alcohol will be permitted inside the stadium.

Refreshments: Food is available from inside the Social Club before & after the game. Both Tea Bars will be open inside the stadium during the game.

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).

Travel Information: The "Free" Bus service is available from Brio Leisure Centre from 1.30pm and at 15 minute intervals upto kick off - picking up at Witton Chimes en route to the stadium. Return journeys are from 5.15pm and every 15 minutes upto 6.15pm.

Additional Information: Segregation will be in force with South Shields supporters being allocated the Lostock End of the stadium (Car Park). Home fans will be allocated the Wincham End (Chapel Street).

Should Saturday's game be drawn, the replay will take place at South Shields Mariner's Park Stadium on Tuesday with a 7.45pm kick off. Should Saturday's game be decided, Witton are scheduled to host Marine FC in an Evo-Stik Premier Division fixture also on Tuesday - 7.45pm kick off. That fixture also depends on the outcome of Marine's Emirates FA Cup tie on Saturday.