Witton make the long trip to Northamptonshire on Tuesday when take on AFC Rushden and Diamonds in an Evo-Stik Division One South fixture. The Diamonds were only formed in 2011, following the demise of the original Rushden & Diamonds club who were liquidated following financial difficulties. The present club were set up by supporters and from 2012 they have shared the home of neighbours Wellingborough Town but are to leave their home and re-locate back to Rushden for next season. Since the club was formed, they have not finished any lower than fifth in their respective league and are now pushing for the Play Offs despite losing their last two fixtures and being edged out temporarily perhaps at the present time. This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs but Witton did face the original Rushden & Diamonds in an FA Trophy tie in 2006/07, when a goal from Lee Tomlin who is now playing in the football league, decided the game in Rushden’s favour at Wincham Park. Witton go into the game in very good form and sitting second behind leaders Shaw Lane but the month ahead is set to be a crucial time for the club with still fifteen league games to play and double-headers against at leat three of their main rivals for promotion. Their task at The Dog and Duck Stadium will be a difficult one but momentum is all important and they will be looking to continue their challenge. Kick off at The Dog and Duck Stadium is 7.45pm.
AFC RUSHDEN AND DIAMONDS,
THE DOG & DUCK STADIUM,
LONDON ROAD,
WELLINGBOROUGH,
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE,
NN8 2DP.
Directions: From M6. Follow for 42 miles and keep right to continue on M6 Toll. Carry on for 0.2 miles and keep right at fork to stay on the M6 Toll Road. After 22.1 miles, merge onto the M42 and follow for 1 mile. Take the exit on the right towards London (N&E)/M1/Coventry(N&E). Continue for 3.3 miles and merge onto M6. Follow for 21.3 miles. Keep right, follow signs for A14 E and carry on for 0.9 miles. Continue onto A14 and follow for 21.4 miles. At junction 9, take the A509 exit to Wellingborough. Carry on for 0.2 miles to roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto A509 and continue for 4.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harrowden Road/A5193. Continue to follow A5193 for 1 mile. Slight right onto Broad Green and continue for 0.1 mile. Turn left onto Westfield Road and follow for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Arthur Street and carry on for 404 feet. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Northampton Road/A5128. After 135 feet, turn right onto Croyland Road/B571. Continue to follow B571 and go through one roundabout. After 0.8 miles, turn right onto London Road/B5193 and continue for 0.4 miles to the stadium. Entrance is behind "The Dog & Duck " Public House.
Parking: Parking at the ground is limited to players, matchday officials, registered disabled and working volunteers only.
Limited parking is available at:
Juniper Trading Ltd, Mayfayre House (on the corner of London Road / Denington Road)
Plastic Wizard Ltd in Denington Road (NN8 2QH).
There is also parking available at:
The Embankment (Public car park and roadside parking). For evening games please check closing times for the public car park.
Everitt Close, off Denington Rd (1st left on entering the Industrial Estate) Warning: Parking restrictions are in force, don’t park on the single yellow lines. For evening games there is also the possibility of parking in Denington Road after the restrictions have been lifted for the evening.
Broadway and side roads (past the ground if heading towards the town centre and turn left at the traffic lights).
Castle Road (past the ground if heading towards the town centre, straight over the traffic lights and then first right).
Admission Prices: Adults £9, Concessions £6 (Over 60’s, Students - I.D. Required, Juniors 8-15), Under 8’s Free.
Matchday Programme: £2.50
Social Club: The Social Club is just inside the main entrance to the stadium. There is also another bar “Dale"s Bar” just to the side of the pitch
Refreshments: The Snack bar inside the stadium sells a variety of Burgers, Rolls, Chips, Hot & Cold Drinks & Chocolate Bars. (NO PIES).
Travel Information: There are 20 seats available for supporters on the Team Coach departing from The NetDec Stadium at 3pm. Cost £15. Please leave your names on here in the section marked as “Away Travel.”