Ashville FC have confirmed that First Team Manager Pete Nielson has stepped down from his role but has agreed to stay on as Caretaker manager until a replacement is found.
Admission Prices confirmed as follows:
Adults: £5, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £3, Under 21’s: £1. Please note: Season Tickets and Membership Cards are NOT valid for Cup fixtures.
Witton begin the Cheshire District FA Senior Cup campaign on Tuesday night when they welcome North West Counties South Division Ashville FC in a First Round tie.
Following an excellent performance and result at Widnes on Saturday, Albion will be hoping to continue their recent improvement in form as they bid to win for the third game in a row.
Ashville are currently fourteenth in their respective league and will be looking to progress in the competition so, Witton will not be taking their opponents lightly.
Dependent on the availability of players, Jon Macken will have the opportunity of casting an eye over some of the players who haven’t had much game time so far but at the same time, will be wanting to field a strong team with the view of making progress.
The are a couple of players within the Ashville FC squad with connections to Witton in previous years namely, striker Ben Greenop who had a brief spell with us.
Also Kynan Mason who was a former member of the Albion Development Squad and Youth system.
Should the game finish level at the end of normal time, the tie will be decided on penalties.
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.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, Over 65’s/Disabled: £3, Under 21’s: £1. Please note: Season Tickets and Memberships are NOT valid for Cup fixtures.
Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium.
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.
Matchday Programme: The Matchday Programme 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: 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.
The Junior Snack Bar will also be open at the Wincham End of the stadium and Junior Membership Cards can be collected from Alan Jackson. Juniors are welcome to use either Tea Bar within the stadium if preferred.
Please note: Hot & cold drinks and snacks are available at the Junior 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.
The Track & Trace System is being kept for the time being but is NOT mandatory. Documentation will be placed by the entrance to the Social Club for those who wish to use it.
Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Supporters are welcome to use them.
Would like to see a full side out to build confidence
Martin
Koral, Harrison, Jackson, Kennerley
Haywood, Williams, Barrow, Rokka
Reed, Duckworth
No problem if we use some of of the other main players tried like Huxley, Fogarty or Dowling play. UTA
Witton team news and latest score updates will appear here as and when they become available.
Team new: Witton make five changes to the starting line-up which beat Widnes FC at the weekend. Taylor Kennerley, Oliver Hitchcox, Jesse Dowling, Kyle Riley & Calum Huxley all start. Ben Harrison, Jamie Reed & Prince Haywood are not involved whilst Cameron Fogerty and Elliot Rokka drop down to the bench. Will Igoe comes into the squad for the first time whilst Harry McGee returns from suspension.
Witton team:
Ollie Martin, Mike Koral, Taylor Kennerley, Lee Jackson, Oliver Hitchcox, Jordan Barrow, Jesse Dowling, Kingsley Williams, Kyle Riley, Joe Duckworth, Calum Huxley.
Subs: Will Igoe, Sam Billington, Cameron Fogerty, Harry McGee, Elliot Rokka.
Ashville FC have former Albion Development Squad and Youth team defender Kynan Mason in their starting line-up.
Perhaps not going to Reed though CJ.
Witton go close on 3 minutes as Jesse Dowling strikes the Ashville crossbar.
Tremendous header from Jordan Barrow on 25 minutes brings a great save from Ashville keeper Mike Dixon.
Tonight’s Attendance: 142.
Yellow card:
Ashville FC’s Kynan Mason on 45 minutes.
Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:
Witton Albion 0 Ashville FC 0.
Witton Substitutions:
Kyle Riley replaced by Sam Billington on 45 minutes.
Kingsley Williams replaced by Will Igoe on 45 minutes.
First bit of quality in the second half ends in Jesse Dowling pulling a shot wide. Lovely move involving 5 different players, one touch football. Other than that it’s been scrappy.
Witton go close on 58 minutes as Calum Huxley’s header is cleared off the line then substitute Will Igoe’s shot is pushed round the post by Mike Dixon in the Ashville goal.
Chance for Witton on 61 minutes as Mike Koral’s excellent cross is headed straight at Ashville keeper Mike Dixon by Joe Duckworth.
Yellow card:
Witton’s Taylor Kennerley on 63 minutes.
Witton Substitution:
Joe Duckworth replaced by Harry McGee on 64 minutes.
Jordan Barrow replaced by Cameron Fogerty on 64 minutes.
Calum Huxley replaced by Elliot Rokka on 64 minutes.
Chance for the Albion on 73 minutes as Elliot Rokka’s cross finds Will Igoe but the striker can’t control it and scoops it over the crossbar.
GOAL
Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:
Witton Albion 0 Ashville FC 1.
Tommy Johnstone gives Ashville the lead on 76 minutes against the run of play. A long ball bounces and the striker slides it past Ollie Martin in the Albion goal.