Witton Albion vs Morpeth Town.

Witton return to the U Lock It Stadium on Tuesday night when they welcome Morpeth Town in a re arranged Northern Premier League Premier Division fixture.

With only a handful of games left, Witton really are in “must win” territory in a bid to preserve their Premier Division status and hoping for help from other clubs.

A point from Atherton Collieries last Tuesday night, boosted their chances of survival and it could’ve been so much more, with Albion having the better chances to win and then a decent performance at Bamber Bridge at the weekend but had nothing to show for it.

Morpeth Town make the long trip to Cheshire in tenth place in the table following a good point against title-chasing Matlock Town at the weekend so, will be looking to make a late run for the play off places.

The Highwaymen are four points off the top five so still have an outside chance of being in the mix at the end of the season but, Witton have the opportunity to complete the league double over their opponents follwing their 2-1 away win at Craik Park earlier in the season.

A Callum Saunders double secured the points for the Albion on that occasion after Jeff Henderson had given the home side the lead.

Witton supporters can still play a big part in pushing the players on in the final few games and miracles can happen but, we can only control what we do, anything else is now down to events elsewhere.

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.

Admission is by way of cash payments at the turnstiles.

Admission Prices: Adults £11, Over 65’s/Disabled £8, Young Adults (18-21) £6, Under 18’s £2 (FREE with Junior Membership). Season Ticket Holders & GOLD Membership Card Holders are admitted FREE.

Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept card payments at the turnstiles.

Matchday Programme: £2.50 - On sale inside the stadium near the Museum & inside the Social Club.

Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles.

Following the lifting of COVID restrictions, rules have now changed in and around the Social Club.

Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 6pm.

Social Club: Access to the Social Club is by way of the main entrance before the game but from half time onwards is accessible by way of the passageway within the main stand. The One-way system through the Stelfox Lounge has been removed. Table Service has been removed, so people can order drinks from one end the Bar and collect them from the other end. The screen where drinks are paid for at the cash point will remain in place - this is to protect Staff. Please note: There is to be NO Standing at the Bar. Face coverings are no longer mandatory but are recommended in enclosed spaces.

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.

Refreshments: Food is now available once again within the Social Club and The Tea Bar (Queenies) will also be open inside the stadium.

The Junior Snack Bar will also be open at the Wincham End of the stadium and Junior Membership Cards can be collected from Alan Jackson. Juniors are welcome to use either Tea Bar within the stadium if preferred.

Please note: Hot & cold drinks and snacks are available at the Junior Snack Bar at the Wincham End of the stadium. Hot food is only available inside the stadium from the Tea Bar (Queenies).

The Track & Trace System is being kept for the time being but is NOT mandatory. Documentation will be placed by the entrance to the Social Club for those who wish to use it.

Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Social Club and are being retained. Supporters are welcome to use them.

Early team news:

Witton will assess the fitness of Rob Hopley(knee) & James Foley(groin) before tonight’s game.

What about Josh Wardle could do with him fit?

No further news on Josh Wardle at present.

Just read on SM that Josh is out for tonights game!

Long-term absentees Josh Agbozo & Nick Ryan also missing.

I thought Josh had left us but obviously not.