Witton begin a run of three successive away games on Saturday afternoon when they travel to play-off chasing Stalybridge Celtic in a Northern Premier League West Division fixture.

The game sees Albion renew acquaintances with former manager Jon Macken and his assistant Steve Atkinson as well as former players Jack Tinning and Brandon Newell.

One player Witton won’t need to concern themselves with is striker Joe Duckworth, who misses the game following his dismissal last Saturday.

Celtic go into the game in fifth place in the table having won three of their last four games and will be looking to continue their recent good form.

Witton sit in seventeenth in the table and will be hoping to pick up three vital points as they look to climb the table.

The two meetings between the two clubs last season saw them end in home wins for the respective teams with Stalybridge beating Albion 4-0 at Bower Fold before the roles were reversed in the game at the U Lock It Stadium.

A 3-0 win in February, courtesy of goals from Connor Hughes, James Lawrie and a Connor O’Grady own goal secured the points in Witton’s favour.

Albion’s last victory at Bower Fold was back in 2019 with goals from Rob Hopley and Tom Owens, so it is time that was addressed.

A tough game will be expected and Witton will have to impose themselves on their opponents if they are to return home with the three points.

Kick off at Bower Fold is 3pm.

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FC,
BOWER FOLD,
MOTTRAM ROAD,
STALYBRIDGE,
CHESHIRE,
SK15 2RT.

Directions: From M60. Leave the M60 at junction 24 (M67, Denton). At the roundabout join the M67. Stay on the M67 to the end, Junction 4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A57 (Hyde Road).
After 0.5 miles you come to a set of traffic lights (signposted Stalybridge). Turn left onto B6174 (Stalybridge Road). Almost immediately, you come to a mini roundabout. Take the 1st exit onto Roe Cross Road (A6018), follow this road for 1.75 miles passing the “Roe Cross Inn” on the right and through the cutting (road now becomes Mottram Road). Continue until you pass the “Dog and Partridge” Public House on the right. Bower Fold is on the left opposite a sharp right turn next to the art gallery. (Total Distance - 33.0 miles).

Parking: The Car Park is next to the stadium.

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

Admission Prices: Adults: £12, Concessions(Over 65’s & 18 Year Olds): £10, 16/17 Year Olds: £8, 14/15 Year Olds: £5, Under 14’s: £3. Please note: Under 14’s MUST be accompanied by an Adult/Concession.

Matchday Programme: £2.50

There are now four venues within the Bower Fold Stadium: Gray’s Now, The Bridge, Celtic Social & 1909.

Social Club: Grays Now is open from 12.30pm and is located inside the stadium behind the goal.

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

Refreshments: The Tea Bar is on the left as you enter the stadium.

Toilet Facilities: There are toilets in three corners of the stadium and also inside the Social Club including a wheelchair accessible facility.