Leek Town v. Witton Albion

First Team On the Park
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Witton travel to the Staffordshire Moorlands on Saturday afternoon when they visit Leek Town in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

Another spell of two weeks without a game for Jon Macken’s team and that doesn’t help their preparations but that’s beyond their control.

The Blues finished last season as runners up to Champions Macclesfield FC but were beaten in the Play off semi finals by Runcorn Linnets.

They currently sit fourth in the table and have won five of their seven home games so far, losing the other two.

Witton will have good memories of their last visit following a 1-0 win last season courtesy of now departed midfielder Sam Billington’s goal from a free-kick.

The game also gives Albion the chance to pick up back to back victories on the road following their success at Newcastle Town.

Witton have boosted their squad in recent days with the signing of midfielder Brandon Newell from Stalybridge Celtic, but also the welcome return of Elliot Rokka will have given everyone hopes for the future and cause for optimism.

Games against Leek are always tough challenges for anyone and Witton will expect this to be the case this time.

Kick off at the F Ball Community Stadium is 3pm.

LEEK TOWN FC,
F. BALL COMMUNITY STADIUM,
HARRISON PARK,
MACCLESFIELD ROAD,
LEEK,
STAFFORDSHIRE,
ST13 8LD.

Directions: A54/A523 via Holmes Chapel. The Stadium is on the main road towards Leek.

Parking: Parking is limited on the Car Park but roadside parking is available on the opposite side to the ground. Please note: Supporters are advised not to park on the roadside nearest the ground as police are likely to ask you to move.

Admission: The turnstiles are at the far end of the Car Park.

Admission Prices: Adults: £10, Concessions(Over 65’s & Students in Full -Time Education): £7, Under 18’s; £3, Under 8’s: Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: £2. Please note these maybe limited.

Social Club: The Blues Bar is open before each game, at half-time and after the final whistle but is only accessible from within the stadium before the game.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar within the stadium sells a variety of Hot Food(Pies, Burgers, Pasties, Chips etc), Hot & Cold drinks & Confectionery.

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Full match commentary is available on https://www.moorlandsradio.co.uk

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Witton team news & latest score updates will appear here as and when they become available.

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Team news: Witton make three changes to the starting line-up that beat Newcastle Town a fortnight ago. Mike Koral & Taylor Kennerley return whilst new signing from Stalybridge Celtic, Brandon Newell makes his debut. Oli Roberts drops down to the bench alongside Elliot Rokka on his return to the club. Ben Harrison is missing due to injury whilst Tom Pope & Lee Jackson are not involved.

Witton team:

Ollie Martin, Matt Lowton, John Pritchard, Oliver Hitchcox,Tom Hoyle, Cameron Fogerty, Mike Koral, Brandon Newell, Connor Hughes, Harry Brazel, Taylor Kennerley.

Subs: James Lawrie, Kingsley Williams, Jack Sherratt, Oli Roberts, Elliot Rokka.

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GOAL

Latest Score from F Ball Community Stadium:

Leek Town 1 Witton Albion 0.

Rob Stevenson gives Leek the lead from the spot on 15 minutes.

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GOAL

Latest Score from F Ball Community Stadium:

Leek Town 2 Witton Albion 0.

Rob Stevenson gets his second of the afternoon on 26. minutes.

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Down 4 - 1 :face_with_diagonal_mouth:

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Cheers Mike for filling in. Connection issues at the hospital as their internet is not great.

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Match Summary:

Full Time Score from F Ball Community Stadium:

Leek Town 4 Witton Albion 1.

Attendance: 411.

Leek Town Scorers: Rob Stevenson(pen 15, 26), Daniel Trickett-Smith (34), Thomas Carr(52).

Witton Albion Scorer: Connor Hughes (pen 90+1).

Witton Substitutions: Taylor Kennerley (Elliot Rokka 46mins), Cameron Fogerty (James Lawrie 46mins), Harry Brazel (Jack Sherratt 64mins). NOT USED: Kingsley Williams & Oli Roberts.

Yellow cards:

Leek Town - Oliver Harrison(88mins), Louis Keenan (90mins).

Witton Albion - Connor Hughes (32mins).

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Strange game that was we played some lovely football at times, but could not convert the chances and that was the difference from Leek they were a very good team and clinical up front.

We played better second half, we need a forward to hold the ball upfront let’s hope we can pick up some points against Nantwich another tough game.

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Where was Pope?

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Assume that Pope hadn’t recovered from the injury that forced him off in the last game.

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Yes Pope was injured but he was there.

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Pope’s got a bad knee injury I heard but as I am away didn’t make the game but as usual Leek are one of our bogey teams.

Personally I would have pIcked a very similar team, surprised it didn’t fair better but as suggested, missing Ben and maybe a bit of steel in midfield.

Have to do better tonight. UTA