Witton take a break from league action on Tuesday night when they welcome neighbours Winsford United in the Cheshire Senior Cup First Round.
The game is Albion’s first in the competition for almost two years, following the suspension of football due to the Covid Pandemic.
The last time we had a Cheshire Senior Cup game saw us draw 2-2 with 1874 Northwich only to lose the tie on penalties so, they will hope to progess a bit further atleast but there are bigger priorities ahead.
A chance to give game time to players who haven’t featured much lately and maybe rest others who have played regularly but, the aim will still be to try and win the game.
Winsford find themselves at the lower reaches of the North West Counties League Premier Division, having lost nine of their fifteen league games so far so, the game provides them with the opportunity to put their league problems to one side briefly.
Witton’s form has improved in recent weeks until the setback at Scarborough Athletic on Saturday but, they find themselves in a far better position than in the last couple of months.
Witton will be favourites of course due to being the higher - ranked team but cup football is all about on the day and form goes out of the window.
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 Only.
Please note: There are no Online Ticket Sales available for this fixture.
Admission Prices: Adults £8, Over 65’s/Disabled £4, Young Adults (18-21) £2, Under 18’s £1. Please note: Season Tickets & Memberships are NOT valid for cup ties.
Matchday Programme: Rather than a printed programme, we have produced a FREE eProgramme with a look back on previous meetings with our visitors and some Cheshire Senior Cup history.
DOWNLOAD ? https://t.co/sQOjjYI23v
Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles. From Half time onwards access to the Social Club from inside the stadium will be permitted via the passageway within the main stand.
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.The One-way system through the Stelfox Lounge has been removed. Table Service is being 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.
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.
Additional Information: Should the scores be level after normal time, the tie will be decided on penalties.