Witton Albion v. 1874 Northwich(Vijay Anthwal Memorial Shield)

Witton complete their pre season programme on Tuesday night when they welcome 1874 Northwich to the U Lock It Stadium.

Although the game is classed as a friendly, the two sides will be competing for the Vijay Anthwal Memorial Shield.

This will be the first time that the two clubs have contested the event as previous games were against Northwich Victoria and Witton are the current holders.

1874 Northwich are now under new management following the appointment of Chris Herbert and assistant Steve Burr, as they begin life in the Midland Football League Premier Division following their relegation from the Northern Premier League West Division at the end of last season.

Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 7.30pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
THE U LOCK IT STADIUM,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.

Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right. Please note: Parking for Disabled is near to the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium - the first entrance as you approach the stadium from the access road.

Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium on matchday.

Admission Prices: Adults: £5, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £3, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £2, Under 18’s: £1 (FREE with Junior Membership Card). Season Ticket Holders & Under 5’s - Admitted FREE.

Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles.

Due to the changing of the arrangements for access to the Social Club, the turnstiles will be open 2 hours prior to kick off - 1pm on Saturdays, 6pm for midweek games unless otherwise stated.

Matchday Programme: The Matchday Programme featuring all four home pre season friendlies a 44 page issue is available inside the stadium next to the Club Shop (Museum) and also inside the Social Club - Cost: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 6pm. Please note: Card payments are accepted at the bar.

Please note: The Social Club can only be accessed from inside the stadium after entering via the turnstiles. From half time onwards, the Social Club is accessible via the passageway within the main stand.

Please note: As the Social Club is a food preparation area, dogs are NOT permitted inside the Social Club with the exception of assistance dogs(hearing and visually impaired).

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

There is also a bar inside the stadium near the Club Shop(Museum): Selling Alcohol, Soft drinks & Snacks. Please note: Alcohol MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: Food is now available once again within the Social Club and The Tea Bar (Queenies) will also be open inside the stadium at the Lostock End of the stadium.

The Snack Bar will also be open at the Wincham End of the stadium and Juniors are welcome to use either Tea Bar within the stadium if preferred.

Please note: Hot & cold drinks and snacks are available at the Snack Bar at the Wincham End of the stadium. Hot food is only available inside the stadium from the Tea Bar (Queenies) at the Lostock End of the stadium past the main stand.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities in all four corners of the stadium, as well as inside the main entrance to the Social Club which also has a wheelchair accessible facility.

Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Supporters are welcome to use them.

Additional Information: Season Tickets that have been paid for can be collected from the turnstiles. The club office will also be open before the game.

Is this a 7.30 kick off?

Yes think so the original PSF fixture list has it as 7.30pm KO. UTA

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

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 1874 Northwich 1.

Joel Jones header from a cross on 3 minutes gives 1874 the lead.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 1.

Wealth DaSilva equalises for the Albion on 14 minutes heading home from Mike Koral’s cross.

Elliot Rokka goes close for the Albion on 18 minutes but is denied by the 1874 keeper.

GOAL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 2.

1874 regain the lead on 36 minutes through Joel Jones despite the best efforts of Danny Roberts in the Albion goal.

1874 have the ball in the Albion net again on 39 minutes but the assistant’s intervention rules the goal out for offside.

GOAL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 3…

Joel Jones completes his hat-trick on 45 minutes heading home at the back post.

Half Time Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 3.

GOAL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 4.

Joel Jones adds his fourth on 51 minutes.

1874 go close to a fifth on 54 minutes but the ball goes narrowly over the Albion crossbar.

GOAL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 5.

Trialist adds 1874’s fifth on 68 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 6.

1874 Northwich sixth from the spot through a trialist on 84 minutes.

Well let’s hope the new man can sort things out quickly!!

Full Time Score from the U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 1874 Northwich 6.

Tonight’s Attendance: 367.