Witton return to pre season action on Saturday afternoon when they welcome tenants Northwich Victoria in the annual Vijay Anthwal Memorial Shield.
Both teams have enjoyed a week’s break following the extreme weather conditions in midweek, which made football impossible and common sense prevailed as the health and safety of everyone involved rightly took priority.
This weekend we play as we have in the previous two years in memory of a great man Vijay Anthwal (Doc) to many of his friends who was a wonderful member of our community in both a professional and personal capacity.
His passing still remains of great sadness to everyone who knew him and he will be forever greatly missed.
The game is the third meeting between the two clubs and Witton have so far had the upper hand in the previous two, winning the inaugural event on penalties and then last season winning comfortably.
A lot of things have happened since that day and Witton begin a new chapter, in a new division with a new management team and a completely new playing squad.
Pre season has seen Witton draw two and lose the other of their three games so far but, it will take time for the new team to blend although there are early signs of promise.
Results are not important in pre season but they do build confidence ahead of the new season, which is still a few weeks away for Albion but Northwich will begin their league campaign in a week’s time.
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.
Admission is by way of cash payments at the turnstiles.
Admission Prices: Adults £5, Over 65’s/Disabled £3 Young Adults (18-21) £2, Under 18’s £1 (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.
Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles.
Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm.
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 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.
