Preview: Warrington Town vs Whitby Town

Warrington Town host Whitby Town at the Cal.Delivery Stadium this Saturday for more Northern Premier League action.

The Yellows will be keen to end March on a high after enduring a 2-1 defeat on the road at Stockton Town last weekend.

Paul Carden will also be hoping that his side can avenge their disappointing 4-0 loss to Whitby Town back in August, as the two sides meet in WA4 for the first time since February 2023.

Tomorrow's fixture will celebrate Non-League Day, an annual event which celebrates semi-professional and grassroots football in the UK.

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

Team news

As confirmed by Paul Carden after the match last week, forward Joe Rodwell-Grant has suffered a knee injury and has returned to Curzon Ashton following the end of his loan.

Matty Tweedley was only fit enough for a place on the bench at Stockton, but should come back into contention, as will Jay Harris, who missed last week through illness.

Paul Carden preview

Warrington Town manager Paul Carden believes his side can end their campaign strongly as they head into their final five fixtures.

The Yellows fell short in their trip to Stockton Town last weekend, with Kallan Murphy's goal not enough to overturn the 2-1 deficit, which gave the Anchors an important three points in their push for the play-offs.

This Saturday, they welcome a Whitby Town side who currently sit two points above the relegation zone and without a win in their last four games. With the Seasiders' desperation for points, Carden insists that his team must be on the front foot if they are to get a positive result from the fixture.

"The endeavour and work rate was there last weekend, but we just fell short.

"There aren't many games left now, but there's a real determination within the squad to keep improving, and I want to see the players continue to do the right things.

"That starts against Whitby, who are still faced with the possible threat of relegation and will be desperate for points.

"Our job is to make their life as difficult as possible, try and dictate the game on our terms, and produce the kind of front-foot display which our fans expect from a Warrington Town side."

Match information

Saturday's Northern Premier League fixture at the Cal.Delivery Stadium kicks off at 3pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles, 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 on Yellows Radio.