Match Preview

Weather permitting, Witton are on the road again on Tuesday night when they travel to Ashton United in a "six pointer" Northern Premier League Premier Division fixture.

Saturday's results have given added emphasis on the game as a small gap has now opened amongst the teams near the bottom of the table with rivals picking up points but Witton can only control what they do.

Defeat at FC United in difficult conditions was a disappointment but the team have to put that behind them and focus on the challenges ahead starting with the game facing them.

Ashton picked up a point against Bamber Bridge to lift themselves up the table and will be looking to build on that where Albion will be hoping to get that much-needed three points and complete the league double over their opponents.

Their home form hasn't been too bad with three defeats so far, losing to Whitby Town, Warrington Town & Morpeth Town respectively but only two since August.

Callum Saunders solitary goal decided the reverse fixture at the U Lock It Stadium earlier in the campaign and a similar result would be most welcome from a Witton perspective.

Another tough game is in prospect and a positive result for the Albion is now becoming more important in the situation they find themselves in.

Kick off at Hurst Cross is 7.45pm.

ASHTON UNITED FC,
HURST CROSS,
SURREY STREET,
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE,
GREATER MANCHESTER,
OL6 8DY.

Directions: From M56. Follow for 5.4 miles. Keep left at the fork to stay on M56 and continue for 2.2 miles. Merge onto M60 follow for 8.7 miles. At junction 23, take the A6140 exit to Ashton-under-Lyne and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto A6140 and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Lord Sheldon Way/A6140 follow for 0.6 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit on Lord Sheldon Way/A6140 and continue for 0.6 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A6140 and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Oldham Road/A627 follow for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Cranbourne Road and continue for 0.4 miles. Continue onto Ladbrooke Road and follow 367 ft. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Smallshaw Lane and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Rowley Street and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Surrey Street. Football Stadium is on the left after 249 ft. (Total Distance - 30.3 miles).

Parking: Free on-street parking is available, but this is limited in the immediate vicinity of the ground as it is in a residential area. There is also a small car park located behind the Rowley Street End for use by visitors to the ground. Please respect the neighbours by observing any no parking cones and being careful not to block access for local residents.

Tickets are available now online at Ashton's online booking system - ashtonunitedfc.ktckts.com

Cash payments will be available on the night at the turnstiles.

Admission Prices: Adults £10, Concessions(Over 65's/Students - 16-21year olds/12-15 year olds) £6, Children U12's £1.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club "The Cross Bar" is inside the stadium near to the main stand.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is on the same side of the stadium as the Social Club building.