Witton Albion v. Nelson(Emirates FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round)

The Emirates FA Challenge Cup takes centre stage on Saturday afternoon when Witton welcome North West Counties Premier Division opposition once again, as Nelson make the trip to the Bedspace Trust Community Stadium.

The two clubs have met five times before, three times in the FA Cup - the last time at the same stage, in 2003 with Witton winning 4-1 courtesy of four goals from striker Simon Burton.

Witton reached this stage by beating Chadderton in the Extra Preliminary Round, whilst Nelson overcame Stockport Georgians.

Nelson currently sit seventh in the North West Counties Premier Division, having won two of their opening three league games, so will not be an easy task for Ben Harrison and his team.

They have a lot of experience in their squad particularly striker Sefton Gonzales who is one of the most prolific strikers around, particularly during his time at Clitheroe.

Witton will be hoping to put Tuesday’s league defeat against Bootle behind them, as they aim to make progress in the most prestigious cup competition in British football.

Nelson go into the game following a 2-0 away win at Charnock Richard in midweek and will also have their own ambitions to go as far as they possibly can.

Witton will be hoping that the likes of Joe Edwards, Freddy Garbutt and Tom Hoyle continue their good start to the season but, it will also be upto others as well to chip in where they can.

Kick off at the Bedspace Trust Community Stadium is 3pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
THE BEDSPACE TRUST COMMUNITY 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.

Match Tickets can also be purchased ahead of the game via the Fanbase app but please note: There is a 50p booking fee payable.

Tickets purchased online will be scanned at the turnstiles from mobile phones.

Admission Prices: Adults: £12, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £7, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £5, Under 18’s: £3, Under 5’s: Admitted FREE. Please note: Season Tickets and Memberships are NOT valid for cup games.

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).

Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

To coincide with the Pina Colada Festival being held in Northwich, the Social Club will also be selling them at the bar.

We now have Re-usable Cups for a £2 deposit(Returnable) - Same rules but a different design.

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.

Other Facilities: Please note: it is not possible to confirm whether the FanZone, Can Bar by the Museum/Club Shop or Wincham End Team Bar will be open - This will depend on whether there are enough volunteers available.

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: Should the game be drawn, the replay is scheduled to take place at Nelson on Tuesday night with a 7.45pm kick off. Should the game be settled, Witton will be at home to Kidsgrove Athletic in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture also with a 7.45pm kick off.

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

Team news: Witton make two changes to the starting line-up beaten by Bootle on Tuesday night. Jack Walls & Ollie McDonough come in for Joel Bembo-Leta and Joe Edwards who drop down to the bench. Goalkeeper James Wright & Oghenero Orhenomare come into the squad. James Lawrie, Damola Sotona & Kyle King are not involved.

Witton team:

Cameron Terry, Jack Walls, Jacob Hamman, Wade Rutherford, Geffry Ebhote, Danny Kerr, Ollie McDonough, Ben Holmes, Freddy Garbutt, James Steele, Tom Hoyle.

Subs: Joel Bembo-Leta, James Wright, Oghenero Orhenomare, Joe Edwards, Joseph Hunter, Lewis Crane, James Hooper.

Yellow card:

Nelson’s Harley Illingworth on 13 minutes.

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round:

Witton Albion 0 Nelson 0.

15 minutes played.

Nelson keeper Chris Thompson makes an excellent save on 22 minutes to prevent Albion taking the lead.

Jamie Edwards shot on 23 minutes is saved by Cameron Terry in the Albion goal.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Nelson 0.

Freddy Garbutt gives the Albion the lead on 28 minutes heading home from a corner.

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Witton strike the post following a corner on 45 minutes.

Half Time Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round:

Witton Albion 1 Nelson 0.

Witton lead at the. Break but Nelson keeper Chris Thompson has denied the Albion on a couple of occasions.

Witton Substitution:

Tom Hoyle replaced by Joe Edwards on 68 minutes.

Yellow cards:

Nelson 's Jack Wyres on 70 minutes.

Witton’s Wade Rutherford on 70 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Wade Rutherford replaced by Joel Bembo-Leta on 71 minutes.

Yellow card:

Witton’s Freddy Garbutt on 74 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Ben Holmes replaced by Joseph Hunter on 80 minutes.

Witton Substitution:

Ollie McDonough replaced by James Hooper on 84 minutes.

Yellow card:

Nelson’s Richie Baker on 90 minutes.

Full Time Score from The Bedspace Trust Community Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round:

Witton Albion 1 Nelson 0.

Attendance: 378.

Witton are at home on Tuesday night when we welcome Kidsgrove Athletic in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture with a 7.45pm kick off.

Well it wasn’t pretty, but at least we’re through, unlike Runcorn Linnets and Stalybridge, who both lost yesterday.

1874 face an away replay this mid-week and Vics are playing their home tie this afternoon.

Vics also face a replay after drawing 4-4 with Bootle.

I wonder where that will be played.

Hadn’t thought of that, maybe Marine or somewhere?

Just checkef on Bootle’s X account and it will be at Marine on Wednesday evening.

We made it on Saturday, pays to have a steady, calm quality keeper like Cam, he put the same performance in at Chadderton.

Thought James Steele worked hard and also showed us a bit of class with a few nice touches and passes.

The Mail references our carefree days of the GM Conference where money was frittered away, I do not want to go back there,

Let’s get behind the Chairman and management team and be sensible. Vics,1874,and the Barnton team who are always nice to watch.

That’s a lot of good football teams in one town, I live in Warrington with both clubs on the rise but I think it’s all a bit new and will fizzle away.

I’ve been brought up on Witton through my dad in Lostock, it’s in my blood but it’s a challenge with three clubs in Northwich.

I’m happy where we are, sure it’s controversial.