Cup football takes centre stage once again on Saturday afternoon when Witton welcome Bradford Park Avenue in the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy First Qualifying Round.
The two clubs haven’t met in recent years due to playing in different divisions and cup games have been a rarity.
The FA Trophy has seen the two clubs in opposition on only one occasion and that was back in 1998/99 when the Yorkshire club progressed following a 2-0 win in the Second Round.
Witton suffered a huge blow in midweek with the departure of leading goalscorer Joe Duckworth to Stalybridge Celtic, but that now sees youngsters Wealth Dasilva and Eli Fisher have the opportunities to put themselves in the frame for selection and stake their claim.
Bradford Park Avenue are currently twelfth in the Northern Premier League East Division and have recently changed managers following Danny Whittaker’s return to Macclesfield.
Former Buxton, Matlock Town, Boston United and Shaw Lane boss Craig Elliott has now assumed the position and will be looking for his new charges to progress in both league and cup.
Witton’s form has been good in recent weeks and it will need to continue in that vain if their Trophy campaign is to be extended.
Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 3pm.
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: £12, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £7, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £5, Under 18’s: £3, Under 5’s - Admitted FREE. Please note: Season Tickets & Membership Cards are NOT valid for cup games.
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: on sale 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 1pm. 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: Should the scores finish level at the end of normal time the tie will be decided on penalties. Following the game, the Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and England will be shown in the Social Club.
