Preview: Warrington Town vs Curzon Ashton

Warrington Town will gear up for another tough test on Tuesday night as they welcome league leaders Curzon Ashton to the Cal.Delivery Stadium in the National League North.

The Yellows picked up a point in a feisty 1-1 draw with local rivals Chester last weekend.

Meanwhile, Curzon Ashton come into this clash on the back of a 3-0 victory over second-placed Chorley, and they will aim for their fourth consecutive league victory, hoping to extend their lead at the summit of the table.

The fixture was original due to take place on Saturday but was postponed due to the effects of Storm Darragh.

Below, we've compiled everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.

Team news

Josh Amis will be unavailable for Tuesday's clash against Curzon Ashton as he serves the first of a three-match suspension following the red card he incurred against Chester.

There are no fresh injury concerns for manager Paul Carden.

Jack Hont preview

New Warrington Town left-back Jack Hont says he has been impressed by the belief within the squad since joining the club.

Hont swapped City of Liverpool for the Yellows last month, following Purps team-mate Elliot Morris to the Cal.Delivery Stadium on a permanent basis.

The 27-year-old has featured three times since joining. He made his home debut during the recent 1-1 draw with Chester, in front of 2,296 spectators - a club record for a regular season league game in WA4.

"I thought that everyone was quality to a man against Chester. I'm just disappointed that we couldn’t hold on to take all three points," Hont said.

"I can only speak going off the two weeks that I’ve been here, but I don’t think there's any lack of belief amongst the group.

"There’s a real desire to do well, from coaches to players. Curzon will be another test, but regardless of the fixture, you expect a tough game each week in this division and make sure to prepare in the right way."

Read more from Jack Hont in Tuesday's matchday programme, which will be available to buy for £3 as you enter the Cal.Delivery Stadium.

Paul Carden preview

Warrington Town manager Paul Carden believes their recent additions to the squad have given his side some much-needed balance.

Elliot Morris, Jack Hont and Jak McCourt have all featured prominently since their arrival late last month.

Since then, the Yellows have conceded just two goals in three league fixtures, but they are still awaiting their first goal from open play in eight games.

They will be without the services of striker Josh Amis for several weeks due to suspension, and Carden states that his focus will be aimed towards plugging the gap in their forward department.

“Obviously we’re not going to have Josh now for a period, which gives him a chance to build his shoulder up,” Carden said.

“We have to keep looking at the top end of the pitch because the hardest thing to do is score a goal.

“We’re chipping away at it but it’s not quite happening at the moment.

“We’re always looking, but I think we’re in a much better place than we were when I came in in terms of balance.

“I think Elliot [Morris] gives us a different threat which we never had, Jack Hont has been doing well and in terms of midfield options, we’ve got men to go in there now.

“You know what you’re going to get with Jay Harris and with Jak McCourt alongside him now, those two compliment each other really well.”

Match information

Tuesday's National League North fixture at the Cal.Delivery Stadium kicks off at 7:45pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles for home supporters, are priced as follows:

Online ticket prices –

• Adults: £13
• Concessions: £9
• Under 16s: £3

*There is a £1 booking fee per transaction.

Turnstile admission prices –

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

PLEASE NOTE: This game is segregated. Stewards will be on hand to guide home and away supporters to their respective entrances.

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