Witton welcome Premier Division Ashton United to the U Lock It Stadium on Tuesday night in their penultimate game of pre season.
The Tameside club enjoyed an excellent season last time, reaching the play offs before losing our to promoted Worksop Town in the semi finals.
Managed by former Witton midfielder Steve Cunningham, the Robins have assembled a strong squad ahead of the new season and could be up there again this time around.
Witton will look to improve on their recent performances against Runcorn Town and Northwich Victoria respectively although, the first half at the weekend was quite promising.
Although the game is primarily a friendly, the two teams will be contesting the Reg Hardingham Memorial Trophy in honour of a well and truly respected volunteer, who did so much for the club.
Witton are the current holders of the trophy after beating Winsford Town in the inaugural event last season, so will be hoping to retain the trophy for another year.
It will be another tough test for Ben Harrison and his team but one that can look forward to as they face stronger opposition.
Should the game be drawn at the end of normal time, penalties will decide the winners.
Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 7.45pm.
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: £6, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £4, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £3, Under 18’s: £2.
Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles. Wheelchair users access is via the gate near to the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium.
Disabled Facilities: There are two sections - one at each end of the main stand for Wheelchair users.
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: Unfortunately, there will not be a programme on sale for the friendlies.
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: The football club are in the process of installing a FanZone at the Lostock End of the stadium - past the Social Club. This will be accessible via gates on the outside. There will also be gates installed pitch side.
Please note: The FanZone will not be in use during pre season. The aim is to open It for the first competitive Home game of the new season - whether that is the FA Cup or the first Home league fixture.
