Bank Holiday brings derby football to the U Lock It Stadium as Witton take on Runcorn Linnets in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
The past two seasons has seen Linnets make the play offs but they have made a slow start to their campaign, and have also exited the Emirates FA Challenge Cup at the hands of Wythenshawe Town following a replay.
Witton have made an encouraging start to their season under caretaker manager Ben Harrison and will be looking to continue that form in the coming weeks.
The game could potentially be the first of five home games as Witton also have a home draw in both FA competitions, but they won’t be looking too far ahead and will focus on the game in front of them.
It is also the first of three games between the two clubs having drawn each other in the Cheshire Senior Cup as well.
The two teams met on the same day last season but Runcorn Linnets ran out 4-2 winners at the APEC Taxis Stadium however, Witton got the better of their opponents in the return meeting on New Year’s Day at the U Lock It Stadium.
A couple of familiar faces could figure in the Linnets squad in former Albion defender James Short and midfielder Lewis Doyle, as well as Adam Moseley son of Witton legend Mike and he will need watching carefully.
Another difficult test is to be expected and Witton will be hoping to pick up three more valuable points.
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.
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 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.
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: Season Tickets that have been paid for can be collected from the turnstiles. The club office will also be open before the game between 1.30pm - 2.30pm for other season ticket enquiries. For Junior Membership enquiries please see Alan Jackson.