Witton Albion v. South Liverpool(Emirates FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Replay)

Witton look to secure their place in the First Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup on Tuesday night, when they welcome South Liverpool to the U Lock It Stadium for the Preliminary Round replay.

Saturday’s game proved to be a real test in challenging conditions and it really could have gone either way particularly towards the end after South Liverpool’s late equaliser.

The Witton management team will be hoping that the injuries sustained to players will have eased somewhat, as they prepare for what could prove to be another difficult game.

The prospect of a home draw will have given Witton added incentive to progress but they will know that they will have to earn the right to go through.

They tie will be played to a finish on the night with the possibility of extra time and penalties, but Ben and his staff will be hoping to avoid that and get the game finished in normal time.

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, Under 5’s - Admitted FREE. Please note: Season Tickets & Membership Cards are NOT valid for cup games.

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: A 52 page issue is on sale 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.

Additional Information: Should the scores be level after normal time the tie will go to extra time and if the scores are still level, the tie will be decided on penalties. The winners will be at home to City of Liverpool FC in the First Qualifying Round.

We will have to play better than Saturday in this game but hopefully a good pitch will help !
Team-wise given that Bembo Leta and Brazel will be doubtful I’d go with

Roberts
Koral, Bailey Hitchcox, Grogan, Jackson
King, Daly, Lawrie.
Rokka, Duckworth

I’m not really a 5 2 3 fan, too easy to lose the midfield and I’d actually go 4 3 3 long term. But good luck. UTA

Anyone going to the game via Warrington Road, the “road closed” signs are still there in Chapel Street but ignore them. You can still get through.

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

Team news: Witton make three changes to the starting line-up that drew at South Liverpool on Saturday. Joel Bembo Leta & Harry Brazel are missing due to injury, James Lawrie is also missing. Callum Grogan & Elliot Rokka both start whilst Kyle King makes his full debut. Ben Crane & Academy player Zack Kopanski come into the squad for the first time but Alfie Blakeley is not involved. Vani DaSilva is cup-tied.

WITTON team:

Danny Roberts, Mike Koral, Lee Jackson, Oliver Hitchcox, Callum Grogan, Joel Bailey, Kyle King, Reece Daly, Joe Duckworth, Elliot Rokka, Harry McGee.

SUBS: Ewan McGeady, Wealth DaSilva, Eli Fisher, Ben Crane, Zack Kopanski.

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 0 South Liverpool 0.

15 minutes played.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 0 South Liverpool 1.

Alex Griffiths gives South Liverpool the lead on 22 minutes.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 1 South Liverpool 1.

Joe Duckworth equalises for the Albion on 33 minutes with his third goal of the season.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 2 South Liverpool 1.

Elliot Rokka gives the Albion the lead on 43 minutes.

Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 2 South Liverpool 1.

Tonight’s Attendance: 420.

Witton Substitution:

Kyle King replaced by Wealth DaSilva on 62 minutes.

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Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 2 South Liverpool 1.

65 minutes played.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 3 South Liverpool 1.

Reece Daly opens his account in a Witton shirt on 87 minutes.

Full Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Emirates FA Challenge Cup - Preliminary Round Replay:

Witton Albion 3 South Liverpool 1.

Witton at home to City of Liverpool FC in the First Qualifying Round.

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Well it’s a cup and we go through but SL gave us a tough game.

We played some nice stuff at times but they were more physical and had a few players with pace that troubled us.

Great goalkeeping by Danny and good defending plus a bit of luck in the second half helped us through!

3 good players missing so hard to risk too many changes, good performances from Roberts, Grogan, McGee and Daly plus everyone putting a shift in saw us through. Well done lads UTA

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the pitch fund collection at the game - the total raised was £257.50

Thank you also to Tracey Collins for her efforts as always.