Following two trips on the road that produced different results, Witton now face two home games against teams that are in the top half of the table and in good form.
Starting with Atherton Collieries on Saturday afternoon in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.
Under the guidance of experienced manager Michael Clegg, Colls have performed well this season and are unbeaten in the league since August.
They go into the game in eighth place in the table following a run of five wins and a draw from their last six league outings.
A number of new additions to the squad this season from Wythenshawe Town, have certainly had a big impact and appear to have improved the team.
Witton will be pleased to have secured the points in a dramatic game at Stafford Rangers on Tuesday night, recent games have really tested the nerves of everyone connected with the club.
One positive for everyone is that the goals have been shared about a bit in recent games.
Freddy Garbutt has hit something of a lean spell in recent games, but fellow strikers Joe Duckworth and Tom Hoyle have come to the fore.
Changes in the defence and a new face in Morgan Sutton in goal due to Cameron Terry’s injury, have disrupted the defensive part of the game in some ways as they get accustomed to each other’s play but signs have been positive in many aspects.
Witton will be looking to follow Tuesday’s success at Stafford, a place they hadn’t won for eight years with a positive performance against Atherton but it will not be an easy test.
Recent meetings between the two clubs have seen two wins apiece and a draw from the last five games.
Atherton Collieries last visit to the U Lock It Stadium was on the final day of last season, where they secured the points in a 3-1 win but Witton will be hoping that isn’t repeated this time around.
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. Please note: Parking for Disabled is near to the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium – the first entrance as you approach the stadium from the access road.
Admission is by way of Card or cash payments at the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium on matchday.
Admission Prices: Adults: £12, Concessions(Over65’s/Disabled): £7, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s): £5, Under 18’s: £3 (FREE with Junior Membership Card). Season Ticket Holders & Under 5’s – Admitted FREE.
Stadium Access: Before the game, the stadium is only accessible by way of the turnstiles. Wheelchair users access is via the gate near to the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium.
Disabled Facilities: There are two sections – one at each end of the main stand for Wheelchair users.
Due to the changing of the arrangements for access to the Social Club, the turnstiles will be open 2 hours prior to kick off – 1pm on Saturdays, 6pm for midweek games unless otherwise stated.
Matchday Programme: Please note: Matchday Programmes are now being produced in digital format. QR Codes will be placed around the stadium on matchday for supporters to access it. A link will also be posted on Social Media ahead of each game.
Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm. Please note: Card payments are accepted at the bar.
Please note: The Social Club can only be accessed from inside the stadium after entering via the turnstiles. From half time onwards, the Social Club is accessible via the passageway within the main stand.
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).
The FanZone will be open from 1pm. To access the FanZone – enter the stadium via the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the stadium and walk past the main stand. The FanZone has a bar within it and a seating area. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.
We now have Re-usable Cups for a £2 deposit(Returnable) – Same rules but a different design.
There is also a bar inside the stadium near the Club Shop(Museum): Selling Alcohol, Soft drinks & Snacks. Please note: Alcohol 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 at the Lostock End of the stadium.
The Snack Bar will also be open at the Wincham End of the stadium and Juniors are welcome to use either Tea Bar within the stadium if preferred.
Please note: Hot & cold drinks and snacks are available at the Snack Bar at the Wincham End of the stadium. Hot food is only available inside the stadium from the Tea Bar (Queenies) at the Lostock End of the stadium past the main stand.
Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities in all four corners of the stadium, as well as inside the main entrance to the Social Club which also has a wheelchair accessible facility.
Hand Sanitizers are positioned near to every entrance point around the Stadium & Supporters are welcome to use them.
Additional Information: We are extremely grateful to Witton supporters Peter Scott and Jack Brocklehurst for sponsoring the matchball for the game and we hope they enjoy their afternoon with us.
