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Witton begin their Emirates FA Challenge Cup campaign on Saturday afternoon when they travel to South Liverpool in the Preliminary Round.

The Merseysiders have reached this stage following a replay against Sheffield-based Hands worth FC.

The two clubs have never met in their present guise as the current South Liverpool club were refounded in 1991 but the two clubs were regular opponents in their original forms.

South Liverpool are currently members of the North West Counties League Premier Division, following their promotion as Northern Division play off winners at the end of last season.

The current season has started reasonably well for the Merseyside club, but they suffered their first defeat of the season in midweek when they were beaten 3-0 at home by Prestwich Heys.

Witton will be hoping to put a disappointing result at Kidsgrove Athletic behind them but this will be a difficult test for Ben Harrison’s team.

A cup run is something Witton haven’t experienced for quite some time now, and the financial benefits for all non league clubs can go a long way towards securing their futures.

One player Witton will have to be aware of is Elliot Owen who has already found the net four times this season for the Merseysiders including both of their goals in the previous round.

Witton also have players of their own who could make the difference and hopefully see them into the next round.

Kick off at the Jericho Lane Sports Hub is 3pm.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL FC,
JERICHO LANE SPORTS HUB,
OTTERSPOOL DRIVE,
OTTERSPOOL,
LIVERPOOL,
MERSEYSIDE,
L17 5AR.

Directions: From Runcorn Road/A533 follow for 6.6 miles. At Whitehouse Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chester Road/A533 and follow for 0.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Southern Expressway/A533 and follow for 1.5 miles. Keep right to continue on Central Expressway/A533 and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn right and follow for 0.2 miles. Continue onto Central Expressway and follow for 0.9 miles. Keep right to continue on Mersey Gateway Bridge/A533 - Toll Road for 1.2 miles. Keep right to stay on Mersey Gateway Bridge/A533 - Toll Road and follow for 1.7 miles. Continue onto Speke Road/A562 and follow for 5.5 miles. At New Mersey Retail Park Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Speke Road/A561. Continue to follow A561 for 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Jericho Lane - Destination will be on the left after 0.3 miles. (Total Distance - 23.0 miles).

Parking: There is a large FREE car park on the site. There are also four overspill car parks nearby.

Admission is via the entrance to the hub and is by way of Card or cash payments. Please note: Card payments are accepted at the reception in the hub.

Admission Prices: Adults: £6, Concessions: £4

Matchday Programme: Cost: £2.

Social Club: Please note: The Sports Hub is an alcohol-free site and alcohol is NOT permitted anywhere within the site.

Refreshments: There is a Tea Bar within the hub selling Hot & cold drinks, snacks(pasties etc).

Toilet Facilities: There are toilets facilities including wheelchair accessible facilities within the hub.

Additional Information: Should the game be drawn the replay is scheduled to take place at the U Lock It Stadium on TUESDAY, 20th AUGUST with a 7.45pm kick off. Should the tie be settled on the day, Witton will be at home to Vauxhall Motors in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture on Tuesday also with a 7.45pm kick off.