Witton face what is one of the toughest tests when they travel to Macclesfield FC in the Third Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup on Saturday.

The Silkmen saw off South Shields in the previous round as Witton were securing their place by beating Crook Town in County Durham.

The two clubs have met a few times in the competition in the past as Macclesfield Town, but haven’t faced each other since Macclesfield FC were formed, apart from in the league.

Witton are unbeaten against the Silkmen since their reformation and took four points from them in their last league meetings.

A 1-0 win at the U Lock It Stadium courtesy of a Joe Duckworth goal, was followed by a 1-1 draw at The Leasing.com Stadium during the 2022/23 season.

Witton’s last victory against the Silkmen in the Emirates FA Challenge Cup goes as far back as the 1981/82 season, when they met in the Preliminary Round at the Central Ground.

A brace from Mark Leonard and a Chalky White penalty secured Albion’s passage in a 3-1 win.

Of the current Witton squad, Lee Jackson and Elliot Rokka have appeared for both clubs, the latter having played for Macclesfield in both of their guises.

The game will be something that some of Witton’s younger players haven’t experienced before, but they will go there with hope of causing a shock and with this being cup football anything is possible.

Team wise Witton will be without forwards James Hooper and Vani Da Silva both cup-tied but Kevin Spinelli is likely to feature and will be in confident mood following his opening goal for the club at Chasetown in midweek.

Kick off at The Leasing.com Stadium is 3pm.

MACCLESFIELD FC,
THE LEASING.COM STADIUM,
LONDON ROAD,
MACCLESFIELD,
CHESHIRE,
SK11 7SP.

Directions: Follow the A537 to Macclesfield. Follow the signs to the Town Centre.The ground is signposted from the Town Centre, but if in doubt follow the signs towards Leek(A523). The ground is about one mile out of town on London Road (A523).

Parking: The Club does have a car park behind the South Stand, but spaces are limited. There is ample roadside parking in the immediate areas around the ground. The Club asks supporters to park considerately in the local area and to think of our neighbours at all times.

Admission is by Ticket only. Tickets can be purchased on the day but MUST be bought from reception at the stadium and then admission to the stadium by the appropriate Turnstiles.

Please note: Witton supporters will be located in the North Terrace behind the goal and seated in Block J in the stand towards the North Terrace.

Matchday Programme: The Matchday Programme is on sale at the stadium - Cost: £1.

Refreshments: There are refreshment facilities to the rear of the North Terrace and around the stadium.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilet facilities in the corner of the stadium between Block J and the North Terrace.

Additional Information: Should the game be drawn, the replay is scheduled to take place at the U Lock It Stadium on TUESDAY, 1st OCTOBER with a 7.45pm kick off.