Bootle v. Witton Albion(Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy First Qualifying Round)

Witton continue their quest for cup glory on Friday night when they travel to Bootle in the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy First Qualifying Round.

Both clubs faced replays only three day ago in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup and successfully overcame their respective opponents.

Witton go into the game in confident mood following an excellent result against Shildon whilst the Bucks beat Silsden following a draw in West Yorkshire.

The last six games between the two have seen four draws and two wins for Bootle so Albion will be hoping that changes in this game.

The long trip on Tuesday night meant Witton were short on numbers, but the fact they were able to field such a strong team and produce the performance and result they did is a credit to everyone involved.

The departure of defender Oliver Hitchcox is disappointing for everyone, but the club have brought in a midfielder in Remi Raymond from Altrincham who is available for selection.

Hopefully striker Freddy Garbutt will be available after having to be replaced at Shildon.

Another difficult game faces Witton but if they can show the same spirit and determination as they did on Tuesday, they can get the right result.

Kick off at Berry Street Garage Stadium is 7.45pm.

BOOTLE FC,
BERRY STREET GARAGE STADIUM,
VESTY BUSINESS PARK,
BOOTLE,
MERSEYSIDE,
L30 1NY.

Directions: From King Street Roundabout, follow A556 for 5.0 miles. At Tabley Interchange, take the 1st exit onto the M6 slip road. After 0.4 miles merge onto M6 and follow for 9.6 miles. At Junction 21A, exit onto M62 towards Liverpool/Warrington(North)/Southport/M57 and follow for 11.3 miles. At Junction 6, exit onto M57 towards Southport/Docks/Prescot and follow for 10.2 miles. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Bootle & Docks/A5036/Liverpool/A59. After 0.1 miles turn left onto Dunnings Bridge Road/A5036 and follow for 1.0 mile. Turn left onto Park Lane and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Bridle Road and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Vesty Road - Bootle FC is on the left after 0.2 miles. (Total Distance - 39.2 miles).

Parking: The Stadium is located on a Business Park and is set back from the road. There is a Car Park next to the stadium with spaces for 60 vehicles.

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions(Over 65’s & 16-17 Year Olds): £5, Juniors(15 Year Olds & Under): £3. Under 16’s MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets can be bought online @ bootlefc.com or pay at the turnstiles - Card & cash payments accepted.

Matchday Programme: £2.50 On sale at the turnstiles.

Social Club: The Social Club (Frank’s Bar) will be open from 6pm and is situated alongside the pitch and has decking with tables and a seated area to watch the game. The decking is also accessible for wheelchair users.

Alcohol is permitted inside the ground but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is just inside the turnstiles and serves hot food, drinks & snacks.

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are at the front of the clubhouse.

Additional Information: Should the game be drawn after 90 minutes the tie will be decided on penalties.

Unfortunately, there will be no match commentary for tonight’s game.

Match updates will appear on X @WittonAlbion and will also be on here as and when they become available.

A game to look forward to, hard to predict a team given recent signing, injuries and a desire maybe to reward those that played on Tuesday.

So just good luck to whoever plays. UTA

Witton team news & latest score updates will appear here as and when they become available.

Team news: Witton make two changes to the starting line-up that beat Shildon on Tuesday night. Billy Jones & Aaron Fleming both start in place of James Baillie and Freddy Garbutt. New signing Remi Raymond comes into the squad alongside Harry Brazel & Josh Langley. Freddy Garbutt starts on the bench but Finnan East & Max Harrop are not involved.

Witton team:

Cameron Terry, Billy Jones, Jacob Hamman, Adam Bott, Geffry Ebhote, Joel Bembo-Leta, James Lawrie, Joe Edwards, Tom Hoyle, Joe Duckworth, Aaron Fleming.

Subs: Charlie Peters, Remi Raymond, Freddy Garbutt, Harry Brazel, Josh Langley.

Witton go close on 9 minutes but the ball strikes the post.

Witton hit the post again on 13 minutes - a free header from 6 yards out.

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 0 Witton Albion 0.

15 minutes played.

PENALTY to Witton on 18 minutes.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 0 Witton Albion 1.

Joe Duckworth scores from the spot on 20 minutes.

Yellow card:

Bootle’s Sean Smith on 23 minutes.

Sam Hughes shot on 26 minutes is saved by Cameron Terry in the Albion goal.

Cameron Terry in fine form so far.

GOAL

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 1 Witton Albion 1.

Ben Hodkinson equalises for the Bucks on 41 minutes.

Albion keeper Cameron Terry denies Lewis Earl with a great stop on 45 minutes.

2 minutes added time:

Half Time Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 1 Witton Albion 1.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 1 Witton Albion 2.

Joe Edwards restores Albion’s lead with a great strike on 47 minutes.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Bootle 1 Witton Albion 3.

Joe Duckworth’s second from Aaron Fleming’s assist on 55 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Adam Bott replaced by Remi Raymond on 72 minutes.

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 1 Witton Albion 3.

80 minutes played.

Witton Substitution:

Tom Hoyle replaced by Harry Brazel on 80 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Billy Jones replaced by Josh Langley on 81 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from Berry Street Garage Stadium:

Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy - First Qualifying Round:

Bootle 2 Witton Albion 3.

Former Albion midfielder Tom Owens pulls a goal back for the Bucks on 85 minutes.