Witton travel to Atherton Collieries on Saturday afternoon in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

Colls have made a disappointing start to their campaign following relegation from the Premier Division at the end of last season, and have also exited the Emirates FA Challenge Cup at the hands of Silsden.

Witton will be pleased to have progressed to the next round of the cup following their midweek win against South Liverpool, and can now concentrate on the league for this weekend at least.

Atherton Collieries under the guidance of former FC United 0f Manchester midfielder David Chadwick, go into the game looking for their first points of the season indeed still seeking their first goal.

The game also sees the quick return to Atherton Collieries of Albion midfielder Kyle King who spent last season with the Lancashire club whilst Colls midfielder Oli Putnam had a brief spell with Witton.

Ben Harrison will be pleased with some aspects of Witton’s form so far but will also be hoping for improvement in certain areas.

Injuries to key players has hampered their progress in certain ways but they will continue to look for consistency as the season progresses.

Atherton Collieries will pose problems of a different kind for Witton and despite their lowly position, won’t be easy opponents.

Kick off at The Dreams2Reality Stadium is 3pm.

ATHERTON COLLIERIES FC,
THE DREAMS2REALITY STADIUM,
ALDER STREET,
ATHERTON,
GREATER MANCHESTER,
M46 9EY.

Directions: Merge onto M6 and follow for 11.6 miles. Leave the M6 at junction 22, take the A579/A49 exit to Newton/Leigh contine for 0.2 miles. At Winwick Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto Winwick Lane/A579 follow for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Newton Road/A572 continue for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto East Lancashire Road/A580 continue for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto A579 and follow for 1.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Atherleigh Way/A579 and follow for 2.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Wigan Road/A577. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Wigan Road/A577. After 0.1 miles turn left onto Mealhouse Lane/A577 and continue for 0.4 miles. Continue onto Church Street/A579 and follow for 0.1 miles. Sharp right onto High Street and follow for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Alder Street - football stadium on the right after 423 ft. (Total Distance - 28.8 miles).

Parking: The Car Park is next to the ground.

Admission is by way of Card & cash payments at the turnstiles.

Admission Prices: Adults £10, Concessions £7, Under 18’s £4, Accompanied Under 11’s Admitted FREE.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Social Club is on the side of the ground. Please note: Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is next to the Social Club.

Toilets: There are toilet facilities near to the Social Club.