Pre season was eventful if disappointing but that’s behind us now as the club begins a new chapter.
Witton kick off the new season as they finished the last one when they take on City of Liverpool FC in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
The two sides met on the final day of last season with both teams in with a chance of making the play offs but a draw was enough to see the Merseyside club pip Albion on goal difference.
Changes during pre season mean Witton begin the campaign under the guidance of caretaker manager Ben Harrison assisted by Mike Alcock, Paul Houghton and James Lawrie, who have worked tirelessly to assemble a team in such a short space of time.
Players have departed and new arrivals have come in numbers as Witton face a tough challenge but it’s a test that we are ready for and face It in the only way we can.
We welcome new signings Charlie Duke, Kyle King, Eli Fisher and Ben Crane amongst others and wish them well in their careers at the club and feel sure that they will give everything for the club.
There are also some familiar faces returning to the club in Vani DaSilva, Lee Jackson and Harry McGee giving the interim management team competition for places.
It is going to take a bit of time for the team to gel and to get to know each other’s game but hopefully they can make a positive start and begin the next phase of the club in a positive manner.
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.
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 featuring all four home pre season friendlies a 44 page issue 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: 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: Season Tickets that have been paid for can be collected from the turnstiles. The club office will also be open before the game between 1.30pm - 2.30pm for other season ticket enquiries. For Junior Membership enquiries please see Alan Jackson.