Boxing Day brings “derby” football to the U Lock It Stadium when Witton welcome Nantwich Town in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
The Dabbers arrive at the U Lock It Stadium in twelfth place in the league, two points better off than Witton and with a game in hand.
Witton look to follow last Saturday’s excellent victory at Chasetown with another three points in what will be a difficult test.
The result in Staffordshire was helped by an excellent start with Joe Duckworth finding the net so early which gave Albion a boost.
The game is a repeat of the Boxing Day fixture of a year ago when Albion secured the points in a 2-0 win with goals from Nick Hepple and Joel Bailey.
The Dabbers weren’t helped by the dismissal of former Albion striker Callum Saunders right on half time.
Witton have found the Dabbers to be a bit of a “bogey” team of late, having recorded just two wins from the previous ten meetings.
They will be hoping that changes today as they look to win back to back league games for the first time this season.
The news in midweek that Salford City have agreed to extend midfielder Alfie Bairstow’s loan for another month, is a timely boost for everyone at the club, as he has made an excellent contribution during his stay.
There are expected to be a number of players on show with connections to both clubs with Albion manager Ben Harrison and midfielder James Lawrie having played for both.
The Dabbers have the aforementioned Callum Saunders along with Josh Langley, James Baillie and Harry Bower who have also donned the red and white stripes.
They will be looking to put one over their former employers but Witton will be doing their best to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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: Please note: Matchday Programmes are now being produced in digital format. QR Codes will be placed around the stadium on matchday for supporters to access it. A link will also be posted on Social Media ahead of each game.
Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm. 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).
The FanZone will be open from 1pm. To access the FanZone - enter the stadium via the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium and walk past the main stand. The FanZone has a bar within it and a seating area. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.
Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.
We now have Re-usable Cups for a £2 deposit(Returnable) - Same rules but a different design.
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.