The Easter weekend is a hectic time for football clubs at all levels and can more often than not be a defining moment of the season.
Witton go into the holiday period safe in the knowledge that they will be playing Northern Premier League West Division football next season, barring any restructual changes.
Good Friday sees them welcome Cheshire rivals Stalybridge Celtic and former Albion management team John Macken and Steve Atkinson.
Both teams go into the game in good form, Witton with five wins from their last six outings whilst Celtic are currently on an unbeaten run of twelve games including six wins on the bounce.
Witton have also received a boost this week following the news that midfielder Alfie Bairstow’s loan from Salford City has been extended until the end of the season.
John Macken’s team are currently sitting third in the table and look certain to be in the play offs barring any major mishaps but, there are still a number of points to be played for.
Amongst the likely playing personnel on the Stalybridge side could be three players who need no introduction to Albion fans namely: Mike Koral, Jack Tinning and Jack Byrne who had a brief loan spell with the club a few seasons ago.
Witton will be looking to complete the league double over Celtic following a 3-1 win at Bower Fold back in August.
Goals from Witton’s front three of Tom Hoyle, Freddy Garbutt and Joe Duckworth secured the three points in Albion’s favour.
A tough game is in prospect and hopefully, both teams are able to reproduce their current form and make it a spectacle but with Witton securing another win.
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 and will be fully operational. To access the FanZone - enter the stadium via the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium and walk past the main stand from the Wincham End. 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.
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: With it being Good Friday, there will be Easter activities going on around the stadium before the game.
We would like to welcome our Match Sponsors Bed SPACE and hope they have an enjoyable afternoon with us.