Steve Akrigg and Kev Towey’s men have endured a difficult start to life at Step 4, winning just one of their opening four league games at home to Market Drayton Town two weeks ago.

The Whites have albeit been beaten by three of the top five sides in the division in Radcliffe, Mossley and Colne.

Widnes’ home form under Akrigg and Towey has been crucial in the club’s recent rise to the Evo-Stik League. The Whites’ opening day loss at home to Radcliffe is their only defeat in front of their own fans since November 2017 - a run of 19 league matches.

Opponents Kidsgrove will be buoyed by their FA Cup win over Atherton Collieries on Saturday to continue their unbeaten start to the season.

Ryan Austin’s side sit sixth in the Division One West, with eight points from their opening four games.

Monday marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides.

Team News

Widnes are without the suspended Sam Sheen who serves the second game of a three-game ban after being sent off in the loss at Mossley last month.

Sean Myler and Jay Roberts remain out while Jack Graham is pushing to return from lingering injury problems.

The Form Guide (Last five matches L-R)

Widnes: L W L L L
Kidsgrove Athletic: W W D D W

One to Watch

Striker Anthony Malbon has started the season well for Kidsgrove, netting six goals thus far for the Grove. The former Kidderminster Harriers man made three appearances in the Football League for Port Vale as a teenager, before averaging a goal every three games in the Conference for Kidderminster.

Matchday Information

Date: Monday 10th September
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Location: Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4LH
Adults: £7
Concession: £3
Under 16s: FREE when accompanied by a paying adult

Please be aware that there is limited parking within the ground (players and officials) and a small number of spectators. No coaches should go past the main gates and the adjacent memorial hall car park is subject to being locked with bollards at any time.

Barnton Village Library is possibly the best car parking option, approximately 200 metres from the ground on the opposite side of the road but still on Townfield Lane.