Match Preview

Fingers crossed there are no meteorological interventions this weekend and Witton Albion can get back into action after an enforced four-week layoff caused by the weather.

Storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge meant that matches against Matlock Town, Stalybridge Celtic and Basford United United were all postponed, but conditions appear to be set fairer this weekend so hopefully it will be game on at last!

Last time out, on February 8, Albion fell to a 3-1 defeat away at Ashton United, losing striker Will Jones in the process after he suffered a double fracture of the jaw.

That means he will be unavailable for the remainder of the season, but boss Carl Macauley has brought in James Hooper on dual registration from Altrincham, and the forward could make his Witton debut in the North East.

Another player missing for The Albs will be Adam Anson. The central defender joined Southport at the end of January, was loaned back to Wincham Park, however that loan period has now expired, so there will be another change in the starting line-up.

Former Everton, Cardiff City and, most recently, Warrington Town defender Tyrone Duffus has joined the club and like Hooper could make his first appearance in an Albion shirt.

Hosts Morpeth site four points better off than ourselves in 9th position in the BetVictor NPL Premier Division despite having played four games fewer than Carl Macauley's men.

They were in action on Tuesday night, picking up a 1-1 draw away at Matlock Town, meaning they are now unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions.

Kick-off at Craik Park is at 3:00pm.

MORPETH TOWN AFC,
CRAIK PARK,
MORPETH,
NORTHUMBERLAND,
NE61 2YX.

Directions: From King Street Roundabout, follow the A556 for 5.0 miles. At Tabley Interchange, take the 2nd exit and stay on A556 for 4.2 miles. Keep right for 1.1 miles. Merge onto M56 and follow for 5.4 miles. Keep right at the fork to stay on M56, follow signs for A5103/City Centre/M60 N & W/M62 W/M61 and continue for 0.8 miles. Continue onto Princess Parkway/A5103. After 0.7 miles, merge onto M60 via the slip road to Ring Road (W & N)/Liverpool/Bolton/Leeds/M61/M62 and continue for 15.0 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 5.8 miles. At junction 29, take the M1 North exit to M621/Leeds and continue for 0.9 miles. Merge onto M1 and follow for 0.7 miles. Keep left at the fork to stay on M1, follow signs for Leeds (East) for 10.5 miles. Merge onto A1(M) and follow for 50.9 miles. Keep right at the fork to stay on A1(M) and follow for 30.7 miles. Keep left at the fork to stay on A1(M) for 0.1 miles. Continue onto A1 and follow for 20.7 miles. Take the A197 exit towards Morpeth and continue for 0.2 miles. Continue onto A197 and follow for 1.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A197 - go through 1 roundabout. After 0.4 miles, turn left onto B6524 and follow for 0.8 miles. Turn right and continue 0.3 mile, turn right and continue for 269 ft. Turn right and continue for 262 ft to Craik Park. (Total Distance - 187.4 miles).

Parking: There is a Car Park next to the stadium.

Admission Prices: Adults £8, Concessions £6, Children £2.

Matchday Programme: £1.50 - On sale inside the stadium.

Social Club: The Social Club is behind the main stand.

Refreshments: There is a Tea Bar near to the Social Club. There is also a Marquee which is used for live music events.