Preview: August bank holiday double-header

Warrington Town will embark on a National League North double-header this weekend.

The action starts with a trip to Boston United on Saturday 26 August, before Curzon Ashton visit the UNIS Compliance Stadium on bank holiday Monday, 28 August.

Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know ahead of the upcoming fixtures.

Team news

Manager Mark Beesley will likely rotate his squad to maintain freshness over the bank holiday weekend.

Having made their first appearances from the bench during last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Chorley, Dylan Mottley-Henry and Arran Pettifer will be pushing to be handed their full debuts.

Matty McDonald, Andy White and Jordan Buckley are all hopeful of returns from injury, while Josh Amis (knee) and Jay Harris (groin) remain longer-term absentees.

Midfielder Bohan Dixon remains out as he continues to serve his three-match suspension.

Mark Beesley preview

Mark Beesley admits his small squad will need to deal with the challenges thrown their way this weekend.

The Yellows remain without a number of key figures through injury and suspension, but Beesley is confident that his squad have what it takes to maintain their promising start to the National League North season.

“I think it’s really difficult for clubs like us with small squads, that we can’t rotate much,” he said.

“It is what it is, and we can’t change that. We just have to focus on Saturday’s game, see what happens after that and take Monday when we get to that stage.”

Matty Grivosti preview

Warrington Town forward Matty Grivosti insists the squad has what it takes to deal with this weekend’s August bank holiday double-header.

Mark Beesley’s squad will look to extend their promising start to the season, having picked up three wins from their opening four games.

Despite being limited in numbers, partly due to the club’s recent spate of injuries, Grivosti is confident that they can pick up where they left off at Chorley and continue to grow confidence-wise.

“The short turnaround on the bank holiday is tough, but the lads are professional,” he said.

“We do everything we can to be ready for games in terms of recovery and preparation, so it’s especially important for the bank holiday games coming up.

“We know we have a small squad, but it’s a strong squad and every player has quality, so we know that whatever 11 is on the pitch at anytime, we will be good enough to win games.”

Read the full interview!

Match information

Saturday’s National League North fixture at the Jakemans Community Stadium kicks off at 3pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:

North Stand & East Stand –

• Adults: £15
• Concessions: £12
• Under 16s: £6

West Stand (seated) & Wheelchair Area –

• Adults: £17
• Concessions: £13
• Under 16s: £7

Following this, Monday’s National League North fixture at the UNIS Compliance Stadium kicks off at 3pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:

Online ticket prices – 

• Adults: £12
• Concessions: £8
• Under 16s: £3

*There is a £1 booking fee per transaction.

Turnstile admission prices –

• Adults: £15
• Concessions: £10
• Under 16s: £3

For supporters who cannot attend, live audio coverage will be available via the Yellows Mixlr channel.

Buy tickets for Saturday’s trip to Boston United and Monday’s game against Curzon Ashton!