Witton kick off their league campaign on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Chasetown to the U Lock It Stadium in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
The Scholars had an excellent season last time finishing fourth and making the play offs and are expected to do well again this time around.
They have made some decent signings but have also kept the majority of last season’s squad together.
Pre season has been good for the the Scholars, losing only one of their friendlies a 3-0 defeat to Rushall Olympic, so they go into the opening game in excellent form.
Witton have had a mixed pre season with some good individual performances but results not being as they had hoped.
New signings Tom Hoyle and Freddy Garbutt have already found the target in last week’s comfortable FA Cup success against Cheadle Town.
Joe Duckworth’s return from Stalybridge Celtic was a surprise for many but we know what he’s capable of and he’ll be looking to hit the ground running.
Defensive additions and the return of goalkeeper Cameron Terry will hopefully give Albion a platform to build from although the loss of Mike Koral was a big disappointment.
The two meetings last season saw the respective home team win by the odd goal in three with Damola Sotona and Mike Koral securing the points at the U Lock It Stadium in April.
Witton will look to make a good start to the campaign but Chasetown are tough opponents and this game will be no different.
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 (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: The Matchday Programme is available in digital format. QR Codes will be placed around the stadium on matchday for supporters to scan and access the matchday programme - A link will be posted ahead of the game.
Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm. Please note: Card payments are accepted at the bar. Please note: The Bar will close at 6pm to enable the staff to prepare the room for the evening function. The Stelfox Lounge will also be unavailable after the game.
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: Today’s matchball is being sponsored by Ken Gallimore we hope he has a wonderful afternoon with us and we offer our sincere thanks for his support.