Witton Albion v. Warrington Rylands(PSF)

Witton return to the U Lock It Stadium on Saturday afternoon as they welcome Norther Premier League Warrington Rylands in the first of two games in three days.

Jon Macken’s squad suffered their first defeat in pre season at Winsford United on Tuesday night, but it allowed the management team the opportunity to experiment and to cast a further eye over players who could come into consideration ahead of the new season.

Warrington Rylands have had a steady start to pre season although they were beaten by North West Counties League side Lower Breck in midweek.

One familiar face who will be returning to the U
Lock It Stadium is former Albion Physio Carl Rutter, now looking after Warrington Rylands squad following sterling service during his time at Witton.

Witton face another tough examination in this game but the important thing is match fitness and working on various aspects in readiness for the challenges ahead.

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: £5, Concessions(Over 65’s/Disabled): £3, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s ): £2, Under 18’s: £1. Season Ticket Holders & Junior Members 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: A 48 page double header also featuring the Home friendly against Northwich is available from inside the stadium by the 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.

Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Supporters are welcome to use them.

This should be a good test of our squad building, like to see a strong line up for at least the first half and then introduce rest of the squad. Hope Pope is fit to start after missing Winsford lucky sod! UTA

Anyone who has an Adult or Junior Season Ticket to collect, please can you go to the Club Office window next to the Players entrance before going into the stadium.

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Witton team news & latest score updates will hopefully appear here as and when they become available but may be limited.

Witton team:

Trialist GK, Mike Koral, Oliver Hitchcox, Lee Jackson, Taylor Kennerley, Trialist A, Cameron Fogerty, Kingsley Williams, Elliot Rokka, Joe Duckworth, Tom Pope.

Half Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Warrington Rylands 0.

GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 0 Warrington Rylands 1.

Ben Hardcastle’s corner is powerfully met by James Butler’s header to give Rylands the lead.

GOALLLLL

latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Warrington Rylands 1.

Tom Pope equalises for the Albion guiding Taylor Kennerley’s excellently weighted pass past Luke Pilling in the Rylands goal.

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GOAL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 1 Warrington Rylands 2.

Rylands substitute scores following an error by the Trialist Albion keeper.

GOALLLLL

Latest Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 2 Warrington Rylands 2.

Kingsley Williams equalises for the second time with a header following a set piece despite attempts by Rylands defenders to keep the ball out.

Full Time Score from The U Lock It Stadium:

Witton Albion 2 Warrington Rylands 2.

Witton are next in action on Tuesday night when they welcome League Two side Salford City with a 7.45pm kick off.

Well that was a tough test and it was No friendly! Rylands were a tough side big and well-organised and put in a few nasty challenges!

However Witton tried to play football and Pope looks like a good signing. 4 4 2 didn’t suit us first half as we tried to contain them.

Second half with proper wingers, we ran them a bit and opened them up, overall a very entertaining friendly.

With Oli Roberts and Connor Hughes plus Ben and Jim Lawrie back, we should be ok. UTA

Agreed C.J., that was a hard game not very often you get that many bookings in a friendly.

I thought it was good test for us and we coped well still playing lovely football on the ground.

Salford will be another good test for us on Tuesday apparently they are sending a strong team. Looking forward to it.

A good test for us, and we passed it with quality football at times.

Looking good for the new season, we can do very well with this squad.

I have to say the pitch is in superb condition, great stuff from the ground staff. UTA

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