Witton Albion v. Bootle

Witton begin a run of three successive home games on Tuesday night with the visit of Bootle in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The original game was scheduled to be played at Bootle’s Berry Street Garage Stadium, but due to their new pitch being ready, has been switched to Witton

The Bucks have started the new season in good form winning both of their league games to date, a 2-0 success at Runcorn Linnets followed by a home win against Newcastle Town where they had to come back from 2-1 down.

Witton go into the game off the back of an excellent 6-1 win at Lichfield City on Saturday, where midfielder Joe Edwards continued his fine start to the campaign and has four goals already.

Strikers Freddy Garbutt and Tom Hoyle also got off the mark with doubles in a comfortable win.

Bootle ended last season in sixth place, missing out on the play offs by one point, but are expected to be challenging at the top end of the table once again.

In Ben Hodkinson, the Bucks have one of the finest strikers playing at that level and he’s likely to play a major role in their season.

The two teams met three times last season, Witton took four points from the Bucks in the league and also knocked them out of the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy.

Bootle have added to their squad in pre season with the signing of midfielder Lewis Doyle from Runcorn Linnets and also have former Albion player Michael Simpson in their squad.

Games against the Bucks have always been difficult and this one will be no different.

Kick off at the Bedspace Trust Community Stadium is 7.45pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
THE BEDSPACE TRUST COMMUNITY 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.

Match Tickets can also be purchased ahead of the game via the Fanbase app but please note: There is a 50p booking fee payable.

Tickets purchased online will be scanned at the turnstiles from mobile phones.

Admission Prices: Adults: £12, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £7, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £5, Under 18’s: £3 (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. 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: Please note: Matchday Programmes are now being produced in digital format. QR Codes will be placed around the stadium on matchday for supporters to access it. A link will also be posted on Social Media ahead of each game.

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.

We now have Re-usable Cups for a £2 deposit(Returnable) - Same rules but a different design.

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.

Other Facilities: Please note: it is not possible to confirm whether the FanZone, Can Bar by the Museum/Club Shop or Wincham End Team Bar will be open - This will depend on whether there are enough volunteers available.

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.

Should be a cracking game this, good weather planned so get down and support the lads.

Team-wise I guess hard to change much from Saturday barring injuries and absences, Walls went of injured so maybe it will be

Terry

Hamman, Ebhote, Rutherford, Bembo-Leta

Holmes, Kerr, Steele

Edwards, Garbutt, Hoyle

Quite a few challenging for a start, so could change easily. Good luck lads UTA

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

Team news: Witton make one change to the starting line-up that beat Lichfield City on Saturday. Joel Bembo-Leta comes in for Jack Walls who drops down to the bench. Joseph Hunter comes into the squad in place of Kyle King. Ollie McDonough is unavailable.

Witton team:

Cameron Terry, Jacob Hamman, Joel Bembo-Leta, Wade Rutherford, Geffry Ebhote, Danny Kerr, Joe Edwards, Ben Holmes, Freddy Garbutt, James Steele, Tom Hoyle.

Subs: Jack Walls, Joseph Hunter, Lewis Crane, James Lawrie, James Hooper.

Bootle have former Albion midfielder Lewis Doyle in their starting line-up whilst Michael Simpson is named amongst their substitutes.

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 0.

10 minutes played.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 1.

Ryan Beigan gives the Bucks the lead on 12 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 2.

Matty Fenton extends Bootle’s lead on 20 minutes.

30 minutes played - Albion still trail 2-0.

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 2.

40 minutes played.

Half Time Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 2.

Red card:

Bootle’s Tom Hannigan - Straight Red on 45+2 minutes.

Witton Substitutions:

Joe Edwards replaced by James Hooper on 53 minutes.

Ben Holmes replaced by James Lawrie on 54 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Bootle 3.

Ben Hodkinson adds the Bucks third on 60 minutes.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Bootle 3.

James Steele pulls a goal back for the Albion on 64 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Danny Kerr replaced by Joseph Hunter on 64 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Bootle 4.

Jack McGowan nets the Bucks fourth on 67 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Joel Bembo-Leta replaced by Lewis Crane on 69 minutes.

Tonight’s Attendance: 444.

Yellow card:

Bootle’s Ben Hodkinson on 72 minutes.

75 minutes played - Albion still trail 4-1.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 2 Bootle 4.

Freddy Garbutt gets his third of the season on 83 minutes.