Admission Prices confirmed as follows - Adults: £10, Concessions: £8, Under 21’s: £6, Under 16’s: £3, Young Children: Admitted FREE.
Witton tread new ground on Saturday afternoon when they make their first-ever visit to Avro FC in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
The Oldham-based club have acquitted themselves well at this level since their promotion from the North West Counties League Premier Division at the end of last season.
The management team of Alex Frost and Phil Edghill both of whom have experienced football at the current level in which Avro are playing, have assembled a squad of experienced players who have also competed at the same level and above in some cases.
The return meeting at the U Lock It Stadium earlier in the campaign saw the two sides play out an entertaining 2-2 draw.
Goals from Oli Roberts and Oliver Hitchcox appeared to have given Witton the points after Liam Ellis early opener for the visitors, but Muis Bibire Bello secured a point for the newcomers in the last few minutes.
Witton will be looking to continue their recent form which saw them collect maximum points over the festive period against 1874 Northwich and Runcorn Linnets respectively.
Avro have only experienced defeat on three occasions this season, two in front of their own fans but they have had six draws at the Vestacare Stadium a run that has seen them climb to fourth in the table.
Witton face a difficult test against a team in good form but their own performances in recent weeks will hopefully stand them in good stead for the challenge in front of them.
Kick off at the Vestacare Stadium is 3pm.
AVRO FC,
THE VESTACARE STADIUM,
WHITE BANK ROAD,
OLDHAM,
GREATER MANCHESTER,
OL8 3JH.
Directions: Exit M60 at Junction 22 then follow A62 towards Manchester/Failsworth. Take 1st left onto Hollins Road – signposted Oldham South and Hollinwood. Follow Hollins Road to junction with Oak Road – just before petrol station – then Oak Road to Whitebank Road. Stadium is directly in front of you. (Total Distance - 31.8 miles).
Parking: There is a Car Park at the stadium and there are spaces reserved for supporters with a disability - Please note: Blue Badges are required. There is also on-street parking available nearby.
Admission is by way of Card and cash payments at the turnstiles.
Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions: £8, Under 21’s: £6, Under 16’s: £3, Young Children: Admitted FREE.
Matchday Programme: On sale at the turnstiles - Cost: £3.
Social Club: The Lancaster Club (Avro Sports Bar) is open from 12pm, selling a variety of alcoholic & soft drinks. There is also a Pitchside Bar open from 2pm. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker. Card payments are accepted at the bar.
Refreshments: The Tea Bar (Macie’s) is open from 12pm selling a variety of Hot & Cold drinks and snacks.
Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible facilities within the Social Club building.
Witton team news & latest score updates will appear here as and when they become available.
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Team news: Witton make one change to the starting line-up that beat Runcorn Linnets on New Year’s Day. Mike Koral returns in place of Taylor Kennerley who drops down to the bench. James Lawrie and Tom Pope are still missing due to injury.
WITTON team:
Ollie Martin, Mike Koral, Lee Jackson, Ben Harrison, Matt Lowton, Cameron Fogerty, Harry Brazel, Brandon Newell, Connor Hughes, Joe Duckworth, Elliot Rokka.
Subs: Kingsley Williams, Taylor Kennerley, Oli Roberts, Oliver Hitchcox, Aarron Grewal.
Avro have former Witton loanee Kyle Hawley leading their attack.
GOALLLLL
Latest Score from The Vestacare Stadium:
Avro FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
Harry Brazel gives the Albion the lead on 13 minutes with his fourth goal of the season shooting past James Coates in the Avro goal from the edge of the area.
Latest Score from The Vestacare Stadium:
Avro FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
30 minutes played.
Avro go close to an equaliser on 33 minutes but Albion keeper Ollie Martin produces a fine save to deny Kyle Hawley.
A chance for the Albion on 43 minutes but a fine save by James Coates in the Avro goal prevents a second goal.
Another chance for the Albion on 45+2 minutes as Connor Hughes takes aim again from distance for but this time his effort sails over the bar.
Half Time Score from The Vestacare Stadium:
Avro FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
Harry Brazel’s goal divides the teams at the interval.
Today’s Attendance: 432.
A crucial interception by Ethan Kershaw on 47 minutes as Witton mount a swift counter attack
Kyle Hawley is inches away from converting a Matty Crothers corner from the left as his effort strikes the Albion crossbar.
Liam Ellis finds himself in space in the area on 56 minutes but Ollie Martin in the Albion goal blocks his effort.
Witton Substitution:
Ben Harrison replaced by Oliver Hitchcox on 60 minutes.
Chance for Avro on 71 minutes but a magnificent save by Albion keeper Ollie Martin to keep out a stunning volley from Max Harrop.
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Another stunning save by Ollie Martin in the Albion goal on 72 minutes to keep out a goal bound header from James Dwyer.
Latest Score from The Vestacare Stadium:
Avro FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
75 minutes played.
Witton Substitution:
Elliot Rokka replaced by Kingsley Williams on 76 minutes.
Incessant pressure from Avro on 77 minutes but another Ollie Martin save and a goal line clearance preserves the Albion lead.
Avro continuing to press on 81 minutes, two more goal line clearances from the Albion protects their advantage.
Witton Substitution:
Connor Hughes replaced by Taylor Kennerley on 89 minutes.
Yellow card:
Witton’s Brandon Newell on 90 minutes.
Yellow card:
Avro FC’s Deane Smalley on 90 minutes.
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Full Time Score from The Vestacare Stadium:
Avro FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
Three wins on the run, despite a power cut in the second half sees Witton climb to ninth in the table. The next game is at home to City of Liverpool FC on TUESDAY, 9th JANUARY with a 7.45pm kick off.
Well done again lads. Over the past 6 games only Leek, with a 100% record, have secured more points than the Albion.
Given the number of goals we’ve shipped it seems crazy that we’re only three points off a play-off position, but with almost half the season to go the play-offs are a realistic possibility. Our goal difference will be a big hindrance though as the points situation is so tight.
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Well done to everyone, brilliant.
Totally agree Mike, and the difference is we’ve stopped conceding goals only 4 in the last 5 games.
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Brilliant performance from every player today against a big team, our midfield worked there socks off and Ollie Martin on goal was outstanding.
We are looking confident now as a team and only a few points of a play off position.
Well done boys keep it up 
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Another big win similar to Runcorn win in may respects, we played all the football they were more physical and direct.
Our midfield 3 were superb and Brazel’s skill and goal prowess came to the fore for the goal for us to defend and we did that brilliantly albeit with the aid of Ollie Martin in goal in unbeatable form and deservedly our mom.
Worrying to see Ben limp off again, we do need him. Going forward we do need to add more goals from our front 3 but for now we take the clean sheet again and the 3 points and go again.
Well done lads.
Albion fans get down and support the team it’s a good watch. UTA
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