Witton look to continue their Emirates FA Challenge Cup campaign on Saturday afternoon, when they make the long trip to County Durham to take on Crook Town in the Second Qualifying Round.
The Northern League Division One side have already progressed through three rounds to reach this stage of the competition starting in the Extra Preliminary Round in early August, comfortably beating Marske United 4-1.
The following two games were much tighter affairs, a 3-2 success against Penrith then a 2-1 win against Ashington in the First Qualifying Round.
Their league form has been consistent winning seven games in a row before losing by the only goal at Penrith in midweek.
The two clubs have met once before, back in 1977 an FA Trophy Second Round tie played at Millfield Stadium which saw the North East side edge the game by the only goal.
Clubs from the North East have always proven to be tough, well organised opponents and Crook Town will be another difficult test for Witton.
Team selection will be interesting ahead of the game as Witton are likely to be without the likes of Vani Da Silva and James Hooper both cup-tied and a couple of others nursing injuries.
They will be looking to put in a positive performance and hopefully get the right result.
Kick off at The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Stadium is 3pm.
CROOK TOWN AFC,
THE SIR TOM COWIE MILLFIELD STADIUM,
WEST ROAD,
CROOK,
COUNTY DURHAM,
DL15 9PW.
Directions: M6 North to junction 38. Take the A685/B6260 exit to Brough/Appleby and follow for 0.6 miles. At Tebay Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A685 - continue for 70 yards. Exit the roundabout onto A685 and follow for 11 miles. At the roundabout, continue straight onto North Road/Regional Route 71/A685. Continue to follow A685 for 4.1 miles. Turn right onto the A66 slip road to Scotch Corner - continue to follow A66 for 13 miles. Use left lane to take the A67 slip road to Barnard Castle and follow for 0.2 miles. Slight left A67 onto the slip road to Barnard Castle/Bishop Auckland/A688 - follow for 3.7 miles. Turn right onto The Sills/A67 and follow for 0.1 mile. Turn left onto Bridgegate/A67 - continue to follow A67 for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Market Place/A67 - continue to follow A67 for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Harmire Road/B6278 - continue to follow B6278 for 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Dent Gate Lane and follow for 5.3 miles. Turn right onto Copley Lane/B6282 - continue to follow B6282 for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto The Slack/B6282 - continue to follow B6282 for 3.4 miles. Turn left onto A68 and follow for 4.8 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue for 140 yards. Exit the roundabout, and follow for 1.8 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto West Road/A690. Continue for 120 yards - Crook Town AFC is on the left. (Total Distance - 147 miles). Directions taken from Crook Town AFC website - Alternative routes are available.
Parking: The Car Park is opposite the stadium and street parking is also available.
Admission: Please note: Admission at the turnstiles is Cash ONLY. Cards or cash can be used anywhere inside the stadium - Social Club, Club Shop, Food Outlets etc. Turnstiles will be open from 1pm.
Admission Prices: Adults: £7, Concessions: £4, Under 16’s: £1.
Matchday Programme: Full colour Matchday Programme available on sale at the turnstiles - Cost: £1.
Social Club: The Social Club is inside the stadium and has a seating area and beer garden near to It. There is also a Can Bar pitchside. Please note: Alcohol MUST be in a plastic beaker.
Refreshments: The Food and Sauces building is halfway up the hard standing and is all on one level and is wheelchair accessible.
Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities inside the Social Club included a wheelchair accessible facility.
Additional Information: Should the game be drawn the replay is scheduled to be played at the U Lock It Stadium on TUESDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER with a 7.45pm kick off.
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