Witton travel to Colne FC in a re arranged Northern Premier League West Division fixture on Tuesday night after the original game was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Since the fixture fell victim to the weather, John Macken’s team have embarked on a four-game unbeaten run and have propelled themselves to eleventh in the league table having taken eight points from the last dozen on offer.
Colne have also found a slight improvement in form although the lack of wins means the still find themselves in the lower reaches of the division going into the game.
One win, two draws and only one defeat from their previous four league games, particularly a hard-earned point at the weekend against leaders Macclesfield FC gives them cause for optimism.
Witton’s management team return to the former employers for the first time since taking over at the U Lock It Stadium so will want to put one over their former club and hopefully keep their recent good form going.
Three Albion players will also return to familiar surroundings for a short while as Prince Haywood, Kingsley Williams and Elliot Rokka have all worn Colne’s colours in the past so there is an added incentive to perform during the game.
Teams at the lower end of the table have proven to be tough opponents for Witton in the past and Colne will provide a different challenge as they bid to climb away from danger and go in search of points.
The last few weeks has seen leading scorer Joe Duckworth hit a barren spell in front of goal but
the form of Connor Hughes has been encouraging and his return of five goals in two games, has helped the team to reach a relatively safe position for the time being.
Victory would see Witton climb into the top ten and get them closer to those coveted play off places but the important thing is the three points and they will have to perform to their best in order to achieve it.
Kick off at Holt House is 7.45pm.
COLNE FC,
HOLT HOUSE,
HARRISON DRIVE,
COLNE,
LANCASHIRE,
BB8 9SJ.
Directions: From King Street Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A556 and follow 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 10.2 miles. At junction 21A, exit onto M62 and follow for 9.3 miles. At junction 12, exit onto M60 towards Leeds/Bolton/Ring Road and follow for 7.5 miles. At junction 18, exit onto M66 towards Bury/Burnley and continue for 2.9 miles.
Keep right to stay on M66 and follow for 6.0 miles. Continue onto A56 for 1.5 miles. Keep left to continue on Haslingden Bypass/A56 and follow for 3.1 miles. At Rising Bridge Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Accrington Bypass/A56 and follow for 4.2 miles. At Hapton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto the M65 slip road to Skipton/Burnley and follow for 0.6 miles. Merge onto M65 - Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or on certain days. Follow M65 for 8.1 miles. At Colne Roundabout, take the first exit onto Vivary Way/A6068 and follow for 0.7 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harrison Drive and follow for 0.2 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Harrison Drive for 0.2 miles. Turn right and continue for 0.2 miles to Colne Football Club. (Total Distance - 60.9 miles).
Parking: The Car Park is at the top of Harrison Drive.
Admission Prices: Adults: £9, Concessions & Students with Valid ID: £6, Under 16’s: £1, Under 12’s: Admitted FREE.
Matchday Programme: The Matchday Magazine comes in digital format and can be viewed online at https://www.colnefootballclub.com
Social Club: The Social Club is inside the stadium.
Refreshments: The Tea Bar is in the corner of the stadium near to the Club Shop.