Witton Albion v. Congleton Town (Cheshire County FA Senior Cup Quarter Final)

Witton begin a run of three successive home games on Tuesday night, when they welcome Congleton Town in the Cheshire County FA Senior Cup Quarter Final.

The Bears are having an excellent season in the Midland Football League where they have a good lead at the top of the table.

The two sides have already met once this season in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup back in August at the Cleric Stadium, when Elliot Rokka’s two goals gave Albion a narrow victory after Daniel Needham had put the Bears in front.

Witton’s recent improved form was brought to an end at neighbours Nantwich Town at the weekend, completing the league double for the Dabbers.

Both clubs began their Senior Cup campaigns in the second round of the competition after receiving a bye from the first round.

The Bears overcame Runcorn Linnets 2-1 at the Cleric Stadium, whilst Witton got through by beating Nantwich Town by the same score at the Swansway Stadium.

A chance to reach the last four in the competition will be the aim for both clubs but, it’s fair to say that they both have higher priorities in front of them.

A difficult game faces the Albion with the Bears current form being so consistent but they will be looking to progress as far as they can in search of silverware.

The game will be finished on the night with penalties deciding who goes through if the scores are level at the end of normal time.

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. 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, Concessions(Over 65’s/Disabled): £3, Young Adults:(18-21 Year Olds): £2, Under 18’s: £1. Please note: Season Tickets and 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: 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: 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 three 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.

There is a pitch inspection scheduled for 1.30pm this afternoon.

Details of the outcome will be posted on here as soon as a decision is made.

Following a pitch inspection the game is ON!

Let’s get back to winning ways tonight! It would be good to see something a bit different up front to try and score a few goals I would maybe try

Martin
Koral, Harrison, Lowton, Jackson
Newell, Fogerty, Williams, Kennerley
Hughes, Brazel

Hope it’s a good watch, good luck lads. UTA

Can’t be that Colin as both Lowton and Newell are cup-tied.

Yes of course, play Hithcox centre back and Lawrie left mid sorted lol.

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Taking the weather forecast into consideration that could be a bit of a shame really. Looks like the wind could turn the game into a lottery.

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

Team news: Witton make six changes to the starting line-up beaten at Nantwich Town on Saturday. Mike Koral, Lee Jackson, Ben Harrison, Connor Hughes & Cameron Fogerty all start. Arran Lyons starts in goal whilst Oliver Hitchcox, Oli Roberts, James Lawrie, Aarron Grewal & Taylor Kennerley return. Matt Lowton & Brandon Newell are ineligible whilst Ollie Martin, Harry Brazel & Kingsley Williams are rested. Elliot Rokka & Joe Duckworth drop down to the bench whilst Tom Pope returns to the squad after injury.

Witton team:

Arran Lyons, Mike Koral, Lee Jackson, Ben Harrison, Oliver Hitchcox, Cameron Fogerty, Oli Roberts, James Lawrie, Connor Hughes, Aarron Grewal, Taylor Kennerley.

Subs: Tom Pope, Joe Duckworth, Elliot Rokka.

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Cheshire Senior Cup - Quarter Final:

Witton Albion 0 Congleton Town 0.

10 minutes played.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Cheshire Senior Cup - Quarter Final:

Witton Albion 0 Congleton Town 1.

Max McCarthy gives the Bears the lead on 22 minutes following David Parton’s long kick.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Cheshire Senior Cup - Quarter Final:

Witton Albion 0 Congleton Town 2.

Thomas Hampton doubles Congleton’s lead on 33 minutes bundling the ball home following a corner.

Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Cheshire Senior Cup - Quarter Final:

Witton Albion 0 Congleton Town 2.

Connor Hughes went closest for the Albion his header going just wide of the post.

Tonight’s Attendance: 375.

Witton Substitution:

Cameron Fogerty replaced by Joe Duckworth on 55 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Aarron Grewal replaced by Elliot Rokka on 59 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Taylor Kennerley replaced by Tom Pope on 66 minutes.

70 minutes played - the Bears still lead 2-0.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Mike Koral on 83 minutes.

Yellow card:

Congleton Town’s Peter Williams on 90+4 minutes.