Witton Albion v. FC United of Manchester(PSF)

Witton complete their pre season preparations when they welcome Premier Division side FC United of Manchester on Friday night.

The management team will be happy with certain aspects of pre season so far, individual performances have been positive but there will also be some areas where they can improve.

FC United have had a testing time as well especially as they have faced league opposition in Exeter City, Bradford City and Salford City respectively.

The game allows Ben Harrison and his staff one final opportunity to cast an eye over his players, ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup tie at home to Cheadle Town.

Some of the new signings have impressed as have certain trialists, who have now earned their chance ahead of the new campaign.

Results haven’t been as good as they would’ve liked but it has allowed them to experiment with various formations and improve fitness.

FC United will provide another difficult test for Witton but they will be hoping to put in a positive performance in the final friendly.

Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 7.30pm.

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: £6, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £4, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £3, Under 18’s: £2.

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: Unfortunately, there will not be a programme on sale for the friendlies.

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: The football club are in the process of installing a FanZone at the Lostock End of the stadium - past the Social Club. This will be accessible via gates on the outside. There will also be gates installed pitch side.

Please note: The FanZone will not be in use during pre season. The aim is to open It for the first competitive Home game of the new season - whether that is the FA Cup or the first Home league fixture.

Full match commentary will be available on https://radio-witton.mixlr.com with Iain Wright from 7.15pm

Match updates will appear on X @WittonAlbion and will also be available on here as and when they become available.

Should be a very tough test this one last before we start our campaign.

So be good to see us strong for a period during the match, but good luck to whoever plays. UTA

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

WITTON team:

Cameron Terry, Oliver Hitchcox, Aaron Fleming, Geffry Ebhote, Josh Langley, Harry Brazel, Adam Bott, Joel Bembo-Leta, Tom Hoyle, Joe Duckworth, Jacob Hamman.

Subs: Thomas Farrell, Lee Jackson, James Lawrie, Max Harrop, Mamadou Djabi, Freddy Garbutt, Matt Harrison, Trialist D.

FC United have former Witton forward Paul Ennis in their starting line-up.

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 0.

10 minutes played.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 1.

Matthew Grivosti gives FC United the lead on 18 minutes his shot from the edge of the area is deflected past Cameron Terry in the Albion goal.

25 minutes played - FC United of Manchester still lead courtesy of Matthew Grivosti’s goal.

Witton Substitution:

Oliver Hitchcox replaced by Thomas Farrell on 33 minutes.

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 1.

40 minutes played.

Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 1.

Albion keeper Cameron Terry has been busy, keeping out efforts from Matthew Grivosti & Ron Sithole in particular. Witton have gone close but struck the post.

Witton Substitutions:

Joel Bembo-Leta replaced by James Lawrie on 46 minutes.

Jacob Hamman replaced by Lee Jackson on 46 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 2.

Ron Sithole doubles FC United’s advantage on 51 minutes.

Tonight’s Attendance: 377.

Witton Substitutions:

Adam Bott replaced by Trialist D on 61 minutes.

Tom Hoyle replaced by Freddy Garbutt on 61 minutes.

Joe Duckworth replaced by Mamadou Djabi on 61 minutes.

Aaron Fleming replaced by Matt Harrison on 61 minutes.

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 2.

70 minutes played.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Trialist D on 71 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 FC United of Manchester 3.

Ron Sithole gets his second of the game on 81 minutes despite Albion keeper Cameron Terry almost keeping it out.

PENALTY to Witton on 90 minutes.

FC United keeper Dan Atherton brings Lee Jackson down in the area.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 FC United of Manchester 3.

Joe Duckworth beats FC United keeper Dan Atherton from the spot on 90+1 minutes with the last kick of the game.