Match Preview

Witton look to progress through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon, as Belper Town stand between them when the two sides meet in the Second Qualifying Round. The Nailers have already negotiated two rounds ahead of Saturday's game. Like ourselves, they also secured a narrow victory against Alvechurch in the previous round but they had to overcome a replay against Sporting Khalsa in the Preliminary Round. Belper are going well in the league currently sitting seventh in the NPL South East Division and remain unbeaten. The two clubs have never met in an FA Competition although our paths have crossed in league games in recent years. Both teams have had a free week leading upto the game, allowing them extra time to prepare for the weekend. Witton will be looking to hopefully replicate last season's achievement of reaching the Fourth Qualifying Round but, they have to overcome Belper in what is a difficult challenge and the Emirates FA Challenge Cup has a habit of producing shocks. Whilst not underestimating their opponents, Albion will be hopeful of progressing and not becoming a victim of one of those shocks. Kick off at The Raygar Stadium is 3pm.

BELPER TOWN FC,
THE RAYGAR STADIUM,
BRIDGE STREET,
BELPER,
DERBYSHIRE,
DE56 1BA.

Directions: From M1 North: Exit junction 28 onto A38 towards Derby. Turn off at A610 (signposted Ripley/Nottingham). 4th exit at roundabout towards Ambergate. At junction with A6 (Hurt Arms Hotel) turn left to Belper. The football ground is accessed via the lane by the side of the church on the right hand side just after the first set of traffic lights.
From South: Follow A6 north from Derby towards Matlock. Follow A6 through Belper until junction with A517. Ground and facilities are accessed via the lane by the side of the church on the left hand side just before the first set of traffic lights.
For the function rooms, follow the lane to the left around the end of the ground and use the car park entrance on the right. The main entrance is facing you

Parking: There is limited car parking spaces inside the ground on match days.
Spectators should arrive as early as possible to secure a ground parking space. Spaces will also be reserved inside the ground for vehicles displaying disabled badges and also for match sponsors.
In any event, the main gates will be closed to vehicle traffic 60 minutes before kick-off.
Additional car parking is available at Belper Meadows Sports Club adjacent to the ground - There maybe a charge.
Also, there are a number of car parks close to the ground.

Admission Prices: Adults £9, Concessions(Under 16's & Over 60's) £5, Under 14's Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club is behind the main stand. Please note: Due to FA regulations, alcohol is NOT permitted inside the stadium at this game.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is next to the Social Club Entrance.

Travel Information: There is a Supporters Coach departing from The Quayside at 12pm. Please contact: Jim Powell on 07760 482922 for further details.

Additional Information: Should the game be drawn, the replay is scheduled to be played on TUESDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER at Wincham Park with a 7.45pm kick off and will be played to a finish with extra time and penalties if required. Should Saturday's game be decided, Witton are scheduled to be away at Basford United in a Northern Premier League fixture on MONDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER - also with a 7.45pm kick off.