Witton Albion v. Hednesford Town

Witton return to league action on Tuesday night when they welcome Hednesford Town to the U Lock It Stadium in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The game is Albion’s first outing since their Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy defeat at Macclesfield FC and the first since caretaker manager Ben Harrison was placed in full-time charge of the team.

It’s also the first home game since the defeat to Bootle on 21st September so they will be looking to get back to playing and hopefully, picking up three very important points.

The Pitmen sit in twelfth place in the table and have won two out of three games on the road so far, their only defeat coming at Mossley in September.

Witton have slipped perilously close to the relegation zone recently but partly because they haven’t played many league games, so will be looking to pull themselves out of danger.

The management team have been active in the last few days bringing in goalkeeper Ellis Allen from Alsager Town following the departure of Danny Roberts.

The Pitmen have strengthened this season particularly in the attacking department with the signings of Rob Stevenson and Daniel Trickett-Smith from last season’s champions Leek Town.

Witton are still missing the likes of Joel Bembo Leta and Harry Brazel, but other players are making a case for themselves with loan signing Reece Daly’s form being particularly impressive in recent weeks.

Another difficult game is to be expected but Witton will be looking to put in a performance to secure the points.

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: £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 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.

Looking forward to a tough game vs the league big spenders! Not sure what team will be out due to injuries and suspensions but based on what I know I would go 4 3 3 with

Allen
Koral, Grogan, Hitchcox, Jackson,
McGee, Daly, King
Rokka
Djabi, Spinelli

Subs DaSilva, Cushion,Gamble, Laurie, McGeady

Good lucks lads. UTA

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

Team news: Witton make four changes to the starting line-up beaten at Macclesfield in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup. Ellis Allen makes his debut in goal following his move from Alsager Town and Danny Roberts departure, Kyle King, Elliot Rokka & Wealth DaSilva also start. Vani Da Silva returns to the squad after being cup-tied, Owen Cushion starts on the bench alongside Jay Salkeld, Ewan McGeady & Mamadou Djabi. James Hooper is suspended whilst Joel Bailey & Owen German are unavailable. Joel Bembo Leta, Harry Brazel & James Lawrie are still missing due to injury.

WITTON team:

Ellis Allen, Mike Koral, Lee Jackson, Kyle King, Oliver Hitchcox, Callum Grogan, Harry McGee, Reece Daly, Kevin Spinelli, Elliot Rokka, Wealth Dasilva.

Subs: Jay Salkeld, Mamadou Djabi, Ewan McGeady, Owen Cushion, Vani Da Silva.

Chance for the Albion in the 1st minute but the Pitmen’s keeper Jack Rose saves.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Hednesford Town 0.

Harry McGee gives the Albion the lead on 10 minutes with a thumping header from Elliot Rokka’s free-kick for his second goal of the season.

Chance for Hednesford Town on 22 minutes but Abdulrasaq Alamu-Tajudeen’s header is saved by Ellis Allen in the Albion goal.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Mike Koral on 24 minutes.

25 minutes played - Witton still lead courtesy of Harry McGee’s goal.

Chance for the Pitmen on 30 minutes but Rob Stevenson is denied by Ellis Allen in the Albion goal.

Rob Stevenson goes close again on 32 minutes but his shot is deflected over the Albion crossbar.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Harry McGee on 36 minutes.

Penalty to Hednesford Town on 42 minutes.

Oliver Hitchcox brings down Omar Holness.

Dominic McHale’s spot-kick is saved by Ellis Allen in the Albion goal.

Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Hednesford Town 0.

Tonight’s Attendance: 438.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Hednesford Town 1.

Jack Bearne equalises for the Pitmen on 53 minutes rounding Ellis Allen in the Albion goal following Rob Stevenson’s pass.

Yellow card:

Hednesford Town’s Abdulrasaq Alamu-Tajudeen on 53 minutes.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Reece Daly on 56 minutes.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Hednesford Town 2.

Substitute Manny Duku puts the Pitmen in front on 58 minutes following Jack Bearne’s pass.

Witton Substitution:

Kevin Spinelli replaced by Mamadou Djabi on 58 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Kyle King replaced by Owen Cushion on 65 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Harry McGee replaced by Jay Salkeld on 78 minutes.

8 minutes added time.

Albion keeper Ellis Allen denies Rob Stevenson and Jake Jervis in added time.