Witton Albion vs Radcliffe FC.

Easter weekend is always a big occasion in football at all levels, when the fate of teams tends to be determined and this season is no different.

Witton go into the weekend with another crucial game ahead of them, as they welcome Radcliffe FC to the U Lock It Stadium in a Northern Premier League Premier Division fixture.

Six points from their last two games, has given Albion a chance to retain their premier league status and that’s all you can ask at this stage and they’ll be looking to continue that form over the next few days.

Events elsewhere will have a bearing on things but, Witton can only control what’s in front of them and what will be, will be but they won’t be lacking in effort and determination.

Radcliffe appear to have hauled themselves away from danger in recent weeks and will be looking to continue their recent improved form that has seen them pick up seven points from their last three games, including a goalless draw against title-chasing Matlock Town.

The meeting earlier in the season at the Neuven Stadium saw Radcliffe come out on top with a 2-0 win and from the Albion team that took to the field that day, only three players remain at the U Lock It Stadium namely: Greg Hall, Jawad Jebrin and James Foley although Raajan Gill and Joshua Paterson were named on the bench.

The lads and the management will need the support of everyone if we are to pull off what seemed impossible at one stage but in football, anything is possible and Witton’s players will be doing their utmost to make this happen but we as supporters need to help them.

It might not be pretty but let’s give it everything as we seek those crucial three points and you just never know.

Please note: Kick off at the U Lock It Stadium is 1pm.

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: Due to the early kick off, the Social Club will be open from 11am.

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.

Voting forms for the “Player of the Year” Awards will be available in the Club Shop or from Tracey Collins who will be handing them out around the ground.

Additional Information: Following the game, the Emirates FA Challenge Cup Semi Final between Manchester City & Liverpool will be shown on the big screen in the Social Club at 3.30pm.

Is this game the 1.30pm KO ?

The game kicks off at 1pm. We are waiting for Jacky to check the licence before we can announce what time we can open the Social Club and will update that information as soon as the details are confirmed.

We must win again if possible to give us any chance! I don’t think we will get anything at Warrington, so if Mickleover can win at Basford, then the last game will decide it!

Reasoning being Warrington will be in the play-offs & Stafford should beat Basford! Let’s keep everything crossed & I am calling on ALL Wittoners to turn up & shout us home!..rant over!

That should have said ‘‘we must beat Radcliffe this Saturday.’’

Don’t forget 1pm kick-off.

Basford United’s game at Stafford also kicks off at 1pm.

The Social Club will be open from 11am.

Early team news courtesy of Andrew Simpson:

Jawad Jebrin(ankle) is a major doubt, Cesaire Lingouba & James Foley (both groin injuries) will be assessed ahead of the game but Josh Wardle (knee) could return.

Good luck to whoever plays nice to see Josh Wardle back. UTA