Preview: Warrington Town vs Radcliffe

Warrington Town commence their Emirates FA Cup journey on Saturday as they host Radcliffe in the second qualifying round at the Cal.Delivery Stadium.

It’s the 10th anniversary of the Yellows’ historic first-round proper victory over Exeter, and they will be hoping to replicate this feat with another cup run, beginning against their old rivals The Boro this weekend.

Mark Beesley’s side comes into this clash on the back of a battling 1-1 draw away at Scunthorpe United in the National League North, and a change of competitions could be the catalyst that his side need after a relatively indifferent start to the 2024/25 season.

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

Team news

Forward Josh Miles is eligible to play in this weekend’s FA Cup tie after receiving confirmation from his parent club Blackpool.

Jay Harris could make his return to action on Saturday following an injury which ruled him out of the previous three fixtures.

Dan Atherton preview

Warrington Town goalkeeper Dan Atherton feels that last week’s valiant effort away at Scunthorpe United can help build momentum ahead of the club’s FA Cup second qualifying round clash with Radcliffe on Saturday.

The Yellows came back from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against the early league leaders in the National League North, with the Yellows number one producing a heroic save in added time to preserve the draw.

Whilst many may look towards Atherton as the man who earned Mark Beesley’s side the point, the 24-year-old insists that he cannot take all the plaudits.

“It’s a pleasing moment, but at the end of the day it’s what I’m here to do,” he said.

“It was a massive performance overall from all the lads. They worked their socks off, and in the end it’s a brilliant point.

“Everyone had us down as massive underdogs, and no-one but us expected to go there and take something from the game. To go to their place and take a point from a side who had conceded just once in the league and hadn’t lost all season is a great moment.”

Read Dan Atherton’s full preview in Saturday’s matchday programme, which will be available to purchase for just £3 at the Cal.Delivery Stadium.

Match information

Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup clash at the Cal.Delivery Stadium kicks off at 3:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Season tickets are not valid for this fixture and tickets must be bought separately, either online or at the turnstiles on matchday.

Match tickets 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

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

Be part of the journey – buy your 2024/25 match tickets!