A huge “derby” on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm) and the return of former Witton players Ben Harrison, Josh Hancock & Tom Peers now playing for The Robins. Managed by another former Albion player Phil Parkinson.
Certain arrangements are in place for the fixture. There is no segregation in place but an extra turnstile will be in operation.
All drinks inside the Social Club will be served in plastic beakers.
NO alcohol will be permitted inside the stadium.
Witton welcome local rivals Altrincham to The NetDec Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon in an Evo-Stik Premier Division fixture. The Robins endured a disastrous campaign last time round, culminating in their relegation to the Evo-Stik League, after a long spell at nonleague’s top levels. Management changes and a rebuilding process began in Pre Season and a number of players exited the door at Moss Lane. New faces have come in and will be looking to bring back some of those days back to the club but, it’s not going to be easy. Amongst the new arrivals at Moss Lane, are familiar faces to Witton Albion in Ben Harrison & Josh Hancock who played a major role in helping Albion into the Premier Division back in 2011/12. The new Altrincham manager, Phil Parkinson also spent time with the club as a player. This fixture represents the first league meeting between the two clubs for quite a while. Recent fixtures have been limited to Cup games, particularly the Cheshire Senior Cup and one memorable occasion for everyone connected to Witton Albion. The FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie staged at Moss Lane in October 2011 and Witton shocked their then higher-ranked hosts 2-0 with goals from Alex Titchiner and Mark Buchan. The Robins began the season rather tentatively with so many new faces but have now begun climbing the table after two wins. Witton will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season but it will be a tough test, as derby games usually are. Kick off at The NetDec Stadium is 3pm.
WITTON ALBION FC,
THE NETDEC STADIUM,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.
Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right.
Admission Prices: Adults £10, Concessions - Over 65’s & Disabled £7, Students £3 (With Valid I.D),
Under 18’s £3 (Free with Membership Card). Special Offer - Adult + 2 children under 14 - £10 (on production of “Wittoner” leaflet). H.M. Forces Personnel Admitted Free.
Matchday Programme: £2.
Social Club: The Social Club is open from 1pm.
Social Club Access: Before the game, the Social Club is accessible by way of the main entrance ONLY. From half time onwards the Social Club is accessible from inside the stadium via a passageway within the main stand.
Please Note: All drinks inside the Social Club will be served in plastic beakers. NO alcohol will be permitted inside the stadium.
Refreshments: Food is available from inside the Social Club before & after the game. The Tea Bar is also open during the game inside the stadium.
Please note: As the Social Club is now a full-time food preparation area, dogs are not permitted inside the building - with the exception of assistance dogs (hearing & visually impaired).
Travel Information: The “Free” Bus service is available from Brio Leisure Centre from 1.30pm and at 15 minute intervals upto kick off - picking up at Witton Chimes en route to the stadium. Return journeys are from 5.15pm and every 15 minutes upto 6.15pm.
Additional Information: Segregation will not be in place for the fixture. However, an extra turnstile will be in operation.
Hope matty Devine is fit, he adds a lot of balance to the team in attack, if not I quess same team as started at Barwell. I know Alty haven’t started well but I expect a really tough game today as they try to push back into promotion bid. UTA
I agree, big game.
WHS.