Congratulations to everyone at Witton’s ESPFA team who have reached the ESPFA Cup Final after beating Skelmersdale United 2-0 in the Semi Finals at JMO Sports Park on Thursday.
Witton’s scorers were Emanuel Hickson & Luke Duckworth.
They will meet Cheshire neighbours Runcorn Linnets in the final after their 3-1 win against Ossett United in the other Semi Final.
The ESPFA Cup Final will take place on FRIDAY, 17th MAY. Venue to be confirmed.
The venue for the ESPFA Cup Final is now confirmed.
It will be played on FRIDAY, 17th MAY at Stafford Town with a 12pm kick off.
Good luck to everyone at Witton Albion’s ESPFA team as they look to add the ESPFA Cup to the North Division and Grand Final titles.
The students will take on neighbours Runcorn Linnets in the final at Stafford Town on Friday.
Good luck lads pity it wasn’t a bit nearer. UTA
Half Time Score from Evans Park:
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 0 Runcorn Linnets 0.
Emanuel Hickson went closest for Witton - his free-kick on 26 minutes striking the post.
GOALLLLL
Latest Score from Evans Park:
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 1 Runcorn Linnets 0.
Ioannis Koutouzos gives Witton the lead on 48 minutes from the spot.
Great chance for Runcorn Linnets on 55 minutes but Jayden Boardman fires over.
GOALLLLL
Latest Score from Evans Park:
Chance for Witton on 63 minutes but Luke Duckworth’s shot strikes the Linnets crossbar. Emanuel Hickson fires over from the rebound.
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 2 Runcorn Linnets 0.
Ioannis Koutouzos adds his second on 66 minutes after Luke Duckworth’s through ball.
Runcorn Linnets keeper Luca Farrell denies Witton skipper Charlie Oultram a third goal on 67 minutes.
GOAL
Latest Score from Evans Park:
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 2 Runcorn Linnets 1.
Zach Parker pulls a goal back for Linnets on 70 minutes after Jayden Boardman’s shot strikes the post.
Jayden Boardman goes close to an equaliser for Runcorn Linnets on 71 minutes but his shot comes back off the post again.
GOALLLLL
Latest Score from Evans Park:
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 3 Runcorn Linnets 1.
Emanuel Hickson gets Witton’s third goal on 84 minutes following excellent work between Ioannis Koutouzos, Luke Duckworth & substitute Taylor Kerrison.
Full Time Score from Evans Park:
ESPFA Cup Final:
Witton Albion Academy 3 Runcorn Linnets 1.
Witton’s ESPFA team complete the treble.
Well done guys great result 