Witton take a break from league matters on Saturday afternoon due to scheduled visitors Colne’s involvement in the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy.

The blank date has enabled them to re arrange the Mid Cheshire District FA Senior Cup tie against 1874 Northwich, and fills a space that may not have been there.

The fixture will allow Albion manager Jon Macken to have a look at his squad, and to enable certain players to get much-needed minutes on the pitch, which they might not have had otherwise.

The result may not be important to some people in a lesser competition but nevertheless, it’s a trophy to be won and Witton will be approaching the game with that in mind.

The squad has been boosted in recent days with the return of forward Jesse Dowling to the club, following a spell at Widnes FC who ironically, will be Albion’s opponents in a week’s time but that’s for the future.

One or two injuries to key players have hampered preparations recently but it’s at times like this that the full squad is utilised to its maximum.

1874 have enjoyed a decent start to the season and will be tough opponents, and a number of members on both teams are known to each other so, that all adds to the occasion.

The tie will be completed on the day with penalties after normal time to decide who progresses to meet Winsford United in the Semi Finals.

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.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 on matchday.

Admission Prices: Adults: £5, Over 65’s/Disabled: £3, Young Adults: (18-21 Year Old’s ): £2, Under 18’s: £1. Please note: Season Tickets and Memberships are NOT valid for Cup fixtures.

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

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.

Matchday Programme: The Matchday Programme is available inside the stadium next to the Club Shop (Museum) and also inside the Social Club - A 52 page issue - Cost: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club will be open from 1pm.

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).

Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Theres 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.

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) at the Lostock End of the stadium past the main stand.

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 & Supporters are welcome to use them.