Witton begin their Buildbase FA Challenge Trophy campaign on Saturday afternoon when they travel to in-form Lancaster City. The Dolly Blues currently sit third in the Northern Premier League and produced an excellent performance in their last game away to Mickleover Sports last weekend winning 3-1, at a place that is never easy to go to. Witton fell to a disappointing defeat at Buxton at the same time but it was the manner of the defeat which gave cause for the most concern. The Cheshire Senior Cup defeat in midweek perhaps wasn’t so surprising with several team changes but, having got themselves into a winning position, it was a game they perhaps should’ve gone on to win but it wasn’t to be. Lancaster showed how good they have been this season when they came to Wincham Park in the league and went away with all three points. The Trophy is Witton’s opportunity to avenge that defeat but the draw could’ve been kinder to them, it’s now a matter of focussing on that and hopefully getting the desired result. Cup football tends to be a great leveller and anything can happen on the day. Progress in Non-league’s premier competition is always welcome and they will be going out to achieve that aim. Kick off at Giant Axe is 3pm.
LANCASTER CITY FC,
GIANT AXE STADIUM,
WEST ROAD,
LANCASTER,
LANCASHIRE,
LA1 5PE.
Directions: Approaching from the South, Exit the M6 at junction 33 and follow the A6 into the centre of Lancaster. On entering the one-way system stay in the left hand lane and turn left at Waterstones bookshop. Continue along this road until you pass the railway station on the right, continue over the railway bridge then turn 1st right. Follow this road round a left hand bend, down the hill and Giant Axe is on the right hand side (about 100 yards). (Total Distance - 66.2 miles).
Parking: The Car Park is at the West Road end of the stadium behind the goal. Please note that match day parking remains free of charge for supporters attending matches. Car park charges apply to non-match times only.
Admission Prices: Adults (18 & Over) £10, Concessions (OAP’s & Students) £7, 14-17 Year Olds £5, Under 14’s Free (If accompanied by a paying adult)
Matchday Programme: £2.
Social Club: The Supporters Bar is next to the Main Stand. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.
Refreshments: Food is available from the Tea Bar next to the Supporters Bar.
Travel Information: There is a Supporters Coach departing from The Quayside at 11.30am. Please contact: Jim Powell on 07760 482922 for further details.
Additional Information: Should the game be drawn, the replay is scheduled to take place at Wincham Park on Tuesday night with a 7.45pm kick off and will be played to a finish with extra time and penalties if required. Should the game be decided on Saturday, we are scheduled to host Radcliffe in a re arranged Northern Premier League fixture but that is also dependent on the outcome of Radcliffe’s FA Trophy game with FC United of Manchester.