Match Preview

Witton welcome promoted Hyde United to Wincham Park on Tuesday evening for the opening Evo-Stik Premier Division "home" fixture. The Tigers began their campaign at the weekend with a 1-0 home win against Evo-Stik Division One South Champions Basford United and enjoyed a very strong campaign last season, finishing third in the First Division North and remaining unbeaten at home throughout the season in the league. Meetings between the two clubs have been a rarity in recent years apart from being drawn together in the Cheshire Senior Cup on a couple of occasions, the last being last season when Hyde ended Witton's quest for silverware, winning 3-1 at Wincham Park. In fact you would have to go back to the 2004/05 season to find the last league fixture, a game which saw the points shared in a 1-1 draw also here at Wincham Park. Witton's start to the season couldn't have been any tougher than having to make the long trip to the North East to take on South Shields. A formidable challenge but, Witton can feel disappointed that they came away empty-handed despite their efforts in a game which they were by no means outplayed. They will be looking to build on the good things from that performance as they aim to put the first points on the board but Hyde will provide tough opposition and any result will have to be earned. Kick off at Wincham Park is 7.45pm.

WITTON ALBION FC,
WINCHAM PARK,
CHAPEL STREET,
WINCHAM,
NORTHWICH,
CW9 6DA.

Parking: The Car Park is past the Social Club on the right.

Admission Prices: Adults £10, Over 65's/Disabled £7, 16-21 year olds £5, Under 16's £2. Witton Albion Membership Scheme (GOLD) Card Holders & Junior Membership Scheme Card Holders are admitted Free. Please note: Supporters are advised to enter the stadium by way of the turnstiles at the Wincham End of the ground.

Matchday Programme: £2 - A 52 page issue on sale inside the Social Club and also the stadium from the museum next to the turnstiles.

Social Club: The Social Club is open from 6pm.

Social Club Access: Before the game, the Social Club is accessible by way of the main entrance ONLY. From half time onwards the Social Club is accessible from inside the stadium via a passageway within the main stand. Alcohol is permitted inside the stadium but MUST be in a plastic beaker.

Refreshments: Food is available from inside the Social Club before & after the game. The Tea Bar (Queenie's) is also open during the game inside the stadium.

Please note: As the Social Club is now a full-time food preparation area, dogs are not permitted inside the building - with the exception of assistance dogs (hearing & visually impaired).

Additional Information: There will be a bucket collection inside the stadium in support of our friends at Rushall Olympic following the recent damage caused to their stadium by vandals. Please give what you can and "Thank You."

Witton Albion Football Club are delighted to welcome tonight's Match Sponsors - Target Damp of Manchester Road, Northwich. We hope they enjoy their time with us and thank them for their generosity. Thanks also go to tonight's Matchball Sponsors - Witton Albion First Team Players & Staff.