Match Preview

Witton take a break from league matters on Saturday afternoon when the travel to Scarborough Athletic in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup First Qualifying Round.

Believe it or not, this is the first time that the two sides have ever been drawn together in the FA's premier competition even under the guise of the original Scarborough club.

However, the two did play each other in the FA Trophy First Round back in the 1970/71 season with the Yorkshire side winning 3-0 in a replay after a goalless draw at the Central Ground.

Then we were due to meet Scarborough Athletic of course, in last season's FA Trophy but following the Seadogs withdrawal due to Covid, Witton went on to beat Bamber Bridge before losing to Nantwich Town.

The game could be of welcome benefit to Albion as they can forget about their current position in the league for day or so atleast and hopefully, progress in the competition which could also help to build a bit of momentum towards future games.

Scarborough Athletic will be looking to progress also but Witton will not make things easy for them so a difficult test could be in prospect.

Kick off at Flamingo Land Stadium is 3pm.

SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC FC,
FLAMINGO LAND STADIUM,
SCARBOROUGH SPORTS VILLAGE,
5, ASHBURN ROAD,
SCARBOROUGH,
NORTH YORKSHIRE,
YO11 2JW.

Directions: Merge onto M6 and follow for 10.5 miles. At junction 21A, exit onto M62 towards Leeds/Bolton/M'cr (N) and continue for 9.1 miles. At junction 12, exit onto M60 towards Leeds/Bolton/Ring Road and follow for 7.5 miles. Keep right to continue on M62 and follow for 31.3 miles. Keep right at the fork to stay on M62 and follow for 15.6 miles. At junction 32A, exit onto A1(M) and follow for 11 miles. At junction 44, exit onto A64 towards York and carry on for 1 mile. Merge onto A64 and follow for 18.4 miles. At Hopgrove Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A64 and continue for 30.9 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spital Road/A64 and follow for 1.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A64 and continue for 2.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A64, follow for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Valley Road and continue for 0.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and continue for 272 ft. Continue onto Valley Road and follow for 479 ft. Turn right onto Weaponness Valley Road. Football stadium on the right after 0.3 miles. (Total Distance - 147.2 miles).

Parking: There is one space for a coach near to the stadium otherwise it is limited. There are 250 free parking spaces at the "Sports Village" which is signposted on all routes into the town

Admission Prices: Adults £12 (17-64 years old), Concessions £7 (Over 65's, Students), Youths (12-17 years old) £5, Under 11's £2.

Tickets can be bought in advance online but Cash Payments at the turnstiles are also accepted.

Matchday Programme: £2. On sale from the Clubhouse entrance and North Stand programme hut.

Social Club: The Social Club is at the top of the main stand and has a Bar, Club Shop & Sponsors Facilities. Alcoholic drinks bought inside the stadium from the Bar can be consumed anywhere inside the stadium following a change over the summer.

Refreshments: Food is available from the Social Club at the top of the main stand. There is also a food van situated in the corner of the stadium.

As best practice, we ask supporters to sanitise their hands on entry and maintain social distancing wherever possible.

Face Coverings are no longer mandatory but are recommended in enclosed spaces.

Track & Trace is no longer mandatory but is still available for supporters who wish to use it.

Should the game be drawn, the replay is scheduled to take place at Wincham Park on TUESDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER with a 7.45pm kick off. Should the game be settled, Witton are scheduled to host Atherton Collieries in a Northern Premier League fixture - again with a 7.45pm kick off, dependent on the outcome of Atherton Collieries FA Challenge Cup tie.