Witton return to Evo-Stik League action on Saturday when they travel to Sheffield FC in a Division One South fixture. Sheffield were formed in 1857 by two men who wrote the rules for a new game and football was born. They club have played at a number of grounds around Sheffield since their formation, they even had a brief spell at Hillsborough. They moved from their previous home of The Don Valley Stadium in 2001 to their present home in Dronfield, which they purchased and was the home of another local club Norton Woodseats. The current campaign hasn’t got off to the best of starts for them as they are struggling near the bottom of the table having lost both of their opening league fixtures. They did however, progress in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup last weekend winning 2-1 away at Ramsbottom. Despite their lowly position, Sheffield will provide Witton with a tough examination and Witton will need to work for a result. Kick off at The “Coach & Horses” Ground is 3pm.
SHEFFIELD FC,
THE COACH & HORSES GROUND,
SHEFFIELD ROAD,
DRONFIELD,
SOUTH YORKSHIRE,
S18 2GD.
Directions: From The North: Take M1 to J33 then exit onto A630 towards Sheffield. Take exit for Sheffield Ring Road (A6102) and follow to 3rd roundabout, taking first exit onto A61 towards Chesterfield. At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto Sheffield Road B6057(to the left of the Bowshaw Inn). After 0.6 miles ground is on right hand side.
From the south
Take M1 to J29 then exit onto A617 towards Chesterfield. At roundabout take 2nd exit towards Chesterfield/Matlock/A632 (staying on A617).
After 5 miles take 4th exit at roundabout onto A61 then head through Chesterfield staying on A61 for 7.2 miles going through 2 roundabouts (You we be on Unstone-Dronfield Bypass) You will see ground on right hand side (ground may be obscured) then at next roundabout take 3rd exit onto Sheffield Road B6057(heading back on yourself). After 0.6 miles ground is on right hand side.
Parking: The ground is behind “The Coach & Horses” Public House. The Car Park is on the front.
Admission Prices: Adults £8, Concessions £4, Children £4.
Matchday Programme: £2.
Social Club: The "Coach & Horses " Public House is used as the Social Club.
Refreshments: There are two Tea Bars inside the stadium.
Travel Information: There are a limited number of seats available on the Team Coach departing from The NetDec Stadium at 11.15am. Seats were filling up rather quickly but please contact Jeff Metcalf for further details. Thatchedtavern@aol.com.
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