Witton’s Academy team begin their FA Youth Cup campaign on Monday night when they travel to Vanarama League North Curzon Ashton in the Preliminary Round. They will be looking to go at least one stage further this time, following their early exit in last season’s competition at the hands of Abbey Hey. Should the game be drawn after normal time, a period of extra time will be played and then if scores are still level after extra time penalties will decide who progresses to meet the winners of the AFC Darwen or Hyde United tie. The game is being played at The Tameside Stadium with a 7.45pm kick off.
CURZON ASHTON FC,
THE TAMESIDE STADIUM,
RICHMOND STREET,
ASHTON - UNDER - LYNE,
LANCASHIRE,
OL7 9HG.
Directions: Exit M60 at Junction 23 turn left off slip road, then get into the second from left lane to go through the lights onto the A6140 sign-posted Ashton. Keep on the A6140 until you come to a set of traffic lights with a cinema on your right, turn left at these lights, follow road over a bridge then over a mini-roundabout then turn left after the mini-roundabout. Ground is at the bottom. ALL VEHICLES MUST PARK IN THE CAR PARK ON THE RIGHT. COACH PARK ON LEFT.
Parking: Car Park on the right as you approach the stadium.
Admission Prices: Adults £5, Concessions £3.
Matchday Programme: Information unavailable.
Social Club: The Sports Bar serves a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks and is open to all visitors before, during and after games.
Refreshments: A variety of hot and cold food & drink is available from the Snack Bar before, during and after each game.
Lee Wilkinson, Kane Ode, Stefan Sorenson, Ollie Griffiths, Owen Lees, Tom Edwards, Ethan Harding, Stan Tatters, Lucas Bowley, Zac Cooke, Oliver McDonough.
Subs: Jordan Coles, Harry Mellor, Jenson Whalley, Joe Littleford, Ben Hickey.
Witton’s conquerors Curzon Ashton Under 18’s Academy, have exited the FA Youth Cup after losing to Hyde United on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.