Match Preview

Skelmersdale United stand between Witton Albion's Academy team and a place in the last four in the ESPFA National Cup, when the two clubs meet in the Quarter Finals at Sandbach Community Football Centre on Thursday afternoon.

The game will be the fourth meeting between the two this season, following the two league fixtures and the ESPFA National Cup Northern Group game with results being shared.

Skelmersdale had the better of the league games, taking four points with a 4-0 win at the U Lock It Stadium and a 2-2 draw in Lancashire but Albion came out on top in the National Cup Northern Group game, winning an entertaining game 4-2.

The winners of the tie will face the winners of the other Northern Quarter Final being played at the same time, between Northern Group Champions Runcorn Linnets and Mickleover FC, with the winners of the Witton Albion Academy vs Skelmersdale United game being at home.

The Quarter Finals have to be decided on the day with the possibility of penalties so it could be a very eventful afternoon for all concerned.

Kick off at Sandbach Community Football Centre is 12pm.

SANDBACH COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CENTRE,
HIND HEATH ROAD,
SANDBACH,
CHESHIRE,
CW11 3LZ.

Directions: Turn right onto King Street/A530. Continue to follow A530 for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A530 and follow for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A530 for 2.3 miles. Continue straight onto King Street/B5309, continue to follow King Street for 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Kinderton Street/A54 and follow for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Leadsmithy Street/A533. Continue to follow A533 for 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Station Road/B5079. Continue to follow Station Road for 0.5 miles and continue onto Elworth Road follow for 0.3 miles. Turn right to stay on Elworth Road and continue for 299 ft. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hind Heath Road/B5079 and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Restricted-usage road and proceed for 276 ft. Sandbach Community Football Centre is opposite the Cricket Club. (Total Distance - 11.6 miles).

Parking: The Car Park has spaces for 30 cars.

Admission Prices: Admission is FREE to everyone.