Nantwich Town v. Witton Albion

Witton’s penultimate game of the season takes them to Cheshire rivals Nantwich Town on Easter Monday.

The game has no bearing on the season for either team, apart from finishing the campaign in a positive manner and final league positions.

The Dabbers have held the upper hand in recent meetings between the two, winning seven of the last nine although Witton have the chance to complete the double over their opponents having won the game at the U Lock It Stadium earlier in the season.

Boxing Day saw Albion secure a 2-0 win with goals from Nick Hepple and Joel Bailey in front of a crowd of over 600, a game which also saw former Albion striker Callum Saunders dismissed right on half time.

The Dabbers go into the game in eleventh place in the table, two places and three points better off than Witton so a difficult game for both teams.

Nantwich’s last game saw them gain a point in a goalless draw at title-chasing Widnes on Saturday but previously to that, they put six past relegated Hanley Town with aforementioned Callum Saunders grabbing a hat-trick and top scorer Kai Evans netting twice.

The game also pits Albion manager Ben Harrison against one of his former clubs so he will be looking to get the better of his former employers.

Also in the Witton squad are defender Josh Langley, midfielders Max Harrop and James Lawrie with Mike Koral, who have all worn the colours of both clubs.

As the season draws to a close, there have been some good games and performances but there have also been disappointments but that’s what happens in football.

Kick off at The Swansway Stadium is 3pm.

NANTWICH TOWN FC,
THE SWANSWAY STADIUM,
WATERLODE,
NANTWICH,
CHESHIRE,
CW5 5BS.

Directions: From Mid Cheshire(Middlewich): If coming Southbound on the A530 from Middlewich, you will reach the Alvaston roundabout on the outskirts of Nantwich. Take the 2nd exit sign posted Nantwich Town Centre. Head straight on at the next roundabout and after 0.5 miles, you will reach a t-junction. Turn left at the junction and after another 0.3 miles, you will reach another set of lights. Turn right at the lights and follow that road through the town centre. You will reach another set of traffic lights. Turn right there and you will see the stadium ahead of you on the right. (Total Distance - 16.6 miles).

Parking: There are a limited number of car parking spaces at the ground. You are advised to arrive early as these can go quickly, especially for the more popular games. There is also a nearby long stay car park at the local swimming baths and it is advisable to park there should there be no space at the ground. It costs £2.10 for 2-4 hours and £2.90 for up to 10 hours, so offers a cheap and well located place to leave your car, with the ground and the town centre in easy walking distance. For evening games, this car park will be free from 6pm.

Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles. Card payments are also accepted inside the social club.

Admission Prices: Adults: £11, Concessions(Over 60’s): £8, Under 16’s: £3.

Matchday Programme: The matchday programme is available in digital format and can be downloaded from the Dabbers website - https://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk

Social Club: The Social Club is on the front of the stadium - The bar is open from around 12.30pm.

Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: Food, Hot and cold drinks & snacks are available from the Tea Bar within the main stand.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities including wheelchair accessible facilities located within the stadium and also inside the main building.

Full match commentary on the game with Iain Wright and Andy Nelson will be available on https://radio-witton.mixlr.com from 2.45pm

Match updates will appear on X @WittonAlbion and also on here as and when they become available.

Looking forward to this one will be tough as usual, team wise it’s hard to see a change from Saturday barring injuries carried over.

Should be a good following from the Albion there let’s hope we enjoy the day. UTA

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

Team news: Witton make five changes to the starting line-up that beat Chasetown on Saturday. Lee Jackson, Joel Bembo-Leta, Danny Thompson-Edwards, Oliver Hitchcox& Max Harrop all start. Damola Sotona, James Lawrie, James Hooper & Josh Langley all drop down to the bench. Isaac Graham is not involved but Matt Harrison comes into the squad for the first time.

WITTON team:

Louie Fallon, James Baillie, Lee Jackson, Alfie Henderson, Joel Bembo-Leta, Joel Bailey, Danny Thompson-Edwards, Oliver Hitchcox, Mike Koral, Harry Brazel, Max Harrop.

Subs: Damola Sotona, James Lawrie, James Hooper, Josh Langley, Matt Harrison.

Former Albion striker Callum Saunders is named in the Dabbers starting line-up.

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 0 Witton Albion 0.

10 minutes played.

20 minutes played - Still goalless.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 1 Witton Albion 0

The Dabbers go in front on 29 minutes as Albion defender Lee Jackson puts the ball past Louie Fallon in the Albion goal.

Yellow card:

Nantwich Town’s Perry Bircumshaw on 42 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 2 Witton Albion 0.

Alex Panter doubles Nantwich’s advantage on 45 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Joel Bailey replaced by James Hooper on 45 minutes.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Joel Bailey on 45 minutes.

Half Time Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 2 Witton Albion 0.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 3 Witton Albion 0.

Kai Evans gets his 17th goal of the season and the Dabbers third on 47 minutes.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Alfie Henderson on 49 minutes.

Witton Substitutions:

Danny Thompson-Edwards replaced by Damola Sotona on 58 minutes.

Harry Brazel replaced by James Lawrie on 58 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 4 Witton Albion 0.

Substitute Kofi Moore adds the Dabbers fourth on 65 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Lee Jackson replaced by Matt Harrison on 66 minutes.

Latest Score from The Swansway Stadium:

Nantwich Town 4 Witton Albion 0.

75 minutes played.

Yellow card:

Witton’s James Lawrie on 80 minutes.

Today’s Attendance: 868.

PENALTY to Witton 90+2 minutes.