# First Team **URL:** https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/c/first-team/7.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Pre Season Friendlies](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendlies/13922)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 20:18 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendlies/13922 "2026-07-15T20:18:54Z")
HOME GAMES IN CAPITALS. More fixtures will be added as they are announced. TUESDAY, 7th JULY - Barnton AFC - 7.30pm. SATURDAY, 11th JULY - CREWE ALEXANDRA - 3pm. TUESDAY, 14th JULY - Winsford United - 7.45pm. (STEPHEN… --- ## [Winsford United v. Witton Albion - Stephen Wright Memorial Shield.(PSF)](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/winsford-united-v-witton-albion-stephen-wright-memorial-shield-psf/13966)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 17:39 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/winsford-united-v-witton-albion-stephen-wright-memorial-shield-psf/13966 "2026-07-15T17:39:19Z")
Witton make the short trip to Winsford United on Tuesday night for their third pre season friendly, although the two teams will also be contesting the Stephen Wright Memorial Shield. The inaugural match was played back … --- ## [Witton Albion v. Crewe Alexandra (PSF)](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-v-crewe-alexandra-psf/13958)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2026 13:06 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-v-crewe-alexandra-psf/13958 "2026-07-12T13:06:35Z")
Witton play their second pre season game on Saturday afternoon when they welcome League Two Crewe Alexandra to the U Lock It Stadium. Ben Harrison’s team kicked off their pre season with a hard-earned win in a keenly co… --- ## [Winsford United - Tuesday, 14th July](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/winsford-united-tuesday-14th-july/13963)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 19:53 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/winsford-united-tuesday-14th-july/13963 "2026-07-11T19:53:31Z")
Admission Prices are confirmed as follows: Adults: £5, Concessions: £3, Children: £1. Please note: Due to refurbishment the cafe will not be open. Drinks and snacks will be available in the clubhouse located within the… --- ## [New Signing](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/new-signing/13962)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 13:57 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/new-signing/13962 "2026-07-11T13:57:51Z")
Witton Albion Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of Wade Rutherford from Vauxhall Motors. He has previously played for Ashton United and Pilkington FC and is named in the starting line-up for the game aga… --- ## [Non League Day 2027](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/non-league-day-2027/13960)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 00:13 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/non-league-day-2027/13960 "2026-07-11T00:13:30Z")
The designated NON LEAGUE DAY is scheduled for SATURDAY, 27th MARCH 2027. The event will be held over the whole four days of the Easter weekend. --- ## [Barnton AFC v. Witton Albion(PSF)](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/barnton-afc-v-witton-albion-psf/13956)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2026 18:33 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/barnton-afc-v-witton-albion-psf/13956 "2026-07-10T18:33:38Z")
Witton kick off their pre season campaign with a very short trip to neighbours Barnton AFC on Tuesday night. The match is also being played in memory of Gary Bryning who sadly passed away recently. The game gives the A… --- ## [Crewe Alexandra - Saturday, 11th July](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/crewe-alexandra-saturday-11th-july/13957)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 11:58 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/crewe-alexandra-saturday-11th-july/13957 "2026-07-08T11:58:03Z")
Admission Prices are confirmed as follows: Adults: £6, Concessions(Over 65’s/Disabled): £4, Young Adults(18-21 Year Olds): £3, Under 18’s: £2, Under 5’s: Admitted FREE. Season Ticket Holders are admitted FREE to HOME P… --- ## [Pre Season Friendly](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendly/13955)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2026 19:47 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendly/13955 "2026-07-05T19:47:51Z")
Witton are looking to arrange a pre season friendly to be played at the U Lock It Stadium on FRIDAY, 31st JULY with a 7.45pm kick off. Further details to follow when the information is available. --- ## [Pre Season Friendly - Admission Prices](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendly-admission-prices/13930)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 19:41 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season-friendly-admission-prices/13930 "2026-07-01T19:41:46Z")
Witton Albion Football Club have confirmed that the admission prices for the HOME pre season friendlies are as follows: Adults: £6, Concessions(Over 65s/Disabled): £4, 18-21 Year Olds: £3, Under 18’s: £2. Season Ticket… --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13954)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 17:16 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13954 "2026-07-01T17:16:11Z")
Details of a signing are to be announced at 6pm. --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13953)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 15:49 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13953 "2026-06-30T15:49:51Z")
Witton Albion striker Lewis Crane has received an award for his goalscoring exploits while playing for Runcorn Linnets U21’s. During the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, Lewis scored a total of 57 goals. --- ## [Pre Season](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season/13951)
**Author:** [@CJ](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/CJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2026 08:58 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/pre-season/13951 "2026-06-26T08:58:44Z")
Went down to the club for the England bore draw on Tuesday which was forgettable! However called to see the full squad starting training approx 20 down with a couple away and it looked impressive especially in that hea… --- ## [Northern Premier League West Division 2026/27](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-west-division-2026-27/13908)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2026 08:34 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-west-division-2026-27/13908 "2026-06-25T08:34:11Z")
How the Northern Premier League West Division might look for the 2026/27 season - Subject to confirmation. 1874 NORTHWICH. ATHERTON COLLIERIES. BOOTLE. CHASETOWN. CLITHEROE. CONGLETON TOWN. HANLEY TOWN. KIDSGROVE… --- ## [Ben Harrison](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/ben-harrison/13946)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2026 17:13 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/ben-harrison/13946 "2026-06-17T17:13:41Z")
Witton Albion Football Club are pleased to announce that First Team manager Ben Harrison and his partner Natalie Jones have welcomed the arrival of their new baby daughter earlier today. We would like to offer our congr… --- ## [New Signing](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/new-signing/13945)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 16:24 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/new-signing/13945 "2026-06-16T16:24:30Z")
Witton Albion Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Ben Holmes. 29 year old Ben spent nine seasons at Vauxhall Motors where he was also team captain and led them to two promotions and a Cheshir… --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13942)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2026 19:43 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13942 "2026-06-09T19:43:20Z")
After agreeing to remain with the Albion for the coming season, defender Ben Dufton-Kelly has decided to return to his former club Vauxhall Motors. We would like to thank Ben for his contribution to the club and wish hi… --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13938)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2026 14:26 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13938 "2026-06-07T14:26:48Z")
An announcement due sometime tomorrow regarding a player who is returning to the club. --- ## [Playing Squad 2026/27](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/playing-squad-2026-27/13889)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 14:01 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/playing-squad-2026-27/13889 "2026-06-01T14:01:04Z")
Players signed on to represent Witton Albion Football Club for the 2026/27 season. JOEL BEMBO-LETA MATT COOK. LEWIS CRANE. REECE DAVIES. GEFFRY EBHOTE. JOE EDWARDS. TOM FARRALL. FREDDY GARBUTT. JACOB HAMMAN. JA… --- ## [Programme Editor Vacancy](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/programme-editor-vacancy/13926)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 16:24 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/programme-editor-vacancy/13926 "2026-05-29T16:24:46Z")
Witton Albion Football Club are looking for a Volunteer Programme Editor for the new season. Last season saw the Matchday Programme produced in digital form online by Club Photographer and Social Media team member Karl … --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13919)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2026 17:41 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13919 "2026-05-24T17:41:48Z")
There will be news of two signings at 7pm. --- ## [Retained List for 2026/27](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/retained-list-for-2026-27/13920)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 14:59 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/retained-list-for-2026-27/13920 "2026-05-21T14:59:53Z")
Manager Ben Harrison has revealed his retained list to the club for the 2026/27 season. The list of players who are staying and those who are going will be announced later tonight. JOEL BEMBO-LETA MATT COOK. BEN DUFT… --- ## [Northern Premier League West Division - Admission Prices 2026/27](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-west-division-admission-prices-2026-27/13918)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 09:19 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/northern-premier-league-west-division-admission-prices-2026-27/13918 "2026-05-19T09:19:17Z")
1874 NORTHWICH - Adults: £12, Concessions: £9, Under 16’s: £2. ATHERTON COLLIERIES - Adults: £10, Concessions: £7, Under 18’s: £4, Under 11’s: Admitted FREE. CONGLETON TOWN - Adults: £12, Concessions: £8, Under 16’s: £… --- ## [Witton Albion Under 21's](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-under-21s/13913)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 22:23 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-under-21s/13913 "2026-05-07T22:23:34Z")
Witton Albion Football Club Announces Launch of New Under-21s Team Witton Albion Football Club is delighted to announce the introduction of a new Under-21s team into the club’s football structure, marking a significant s… --- ## [Witton's Season 2025/26](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wittons-season-2025-26/13900)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 20:50 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/wittons-season-2025-26/13900 "2026-04-26T20:50:37Z")
All Competitions. Played 50 Won 21 Drawn 11 Lost 18 GF 94 GA 79. GOALSCORERS: FREDDY GARBUTT 22, JOE DUCKWORTH 18, TOM HOYLE 14, JOE EDWARDS 10, ALFIE BAIRSTOW 4, JOEL BEMBO-LETA 3, JOSH LANGLEY 3, JAMES LAWRIE 3, JAM… --- ## [Witton Albion Awards Night](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-awards-night/13898)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 13:14 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-awards-night/13898 "2026-04-26T13:14:25Z")
Manager’s Player of the Season - TOM HOYLE. Players Player of the Season - CAMERON TERRY. Runner Up - TOM HOYLE. Supporters Player of the Season - JOE EDWARDS. Runner Up - FREDDY GARBUTT. Leading Goalscorer - FREDDY… --- ## [Witton Albion v. Sporting Khalsa](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-v-sporting-khalsa/13891)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 16:50 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/witton-albion-v-sporting-khalsa/13891 "2026-04-25T16:50:48Z")
Witton bring the curtain down on another season when they welcome relegation-threatened Sporting Khalsa to the U Lock It Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Midlands-based team have their destiny in their own hands follo… --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13893)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 07:19 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13893 "2026-04-25T07:19:26Z")
Manager Ben Harrison has announced in his programme notes for the final game of the season, that midfielder Harry Brazel will not be returning to the club next season as he has decided to retire from playing. Prior to t… --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13890)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 19:09 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13890 "2026-04-21T19:09:27Z")
Midfielder Joe Edwards is the second player to commit to Witton Albion Football Club and has signed a contract for the 2026/27 season. Joe has scored ten goals this season. --- ## [Player News](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13888)
**Author:** [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 10:01 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/player-news/13888 "2026-04-21T10:01:57Z")
Witton Albion Football Club are delighted to announce that striker Tom Hoyle has agreed to extend his contract at the U Lock It Stadium for another year. Tom has scored fourteen goals this season. [Previous page](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/c/first-team/7.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/c/first-team/7.md?page=3)