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FA Trophy 1st Round Proper - Harrogate Town

FC United will play Harrogate Town in the first round proper of the FA Trophy on Saturday 13 December 2014, kick off 3.00pm. The match will be played at Stalybridge Celtic’s ground, Bower Fold, Mottram Road, Stalybridge SK15 2RT.

Admission will be by cash payment at the turnstile, normal League prices will apply. Please note that, for this Cup match, season tickets are NOT valid.

Turnstile arrangements

Counting from the road:

Turnstile 1: Concessions only £5
Turnstile 2: Adults only £8
Turnstile 3: Adults only £8
Turnstile 4: Juniors £2 and family & group turnstile. All categories accepted.
Turnstile 5 (middle turnstile past the restaurant): Wheelchair and pram access. This is a family & group turnstile. All categories accepted

The main turnstiles will open at 2pm.

The early gate (Turnstile 3) will open at 1pm, all categories accepted.

The late gate will be the middle turnstile 5, open until 3.30pm. All categories accepted.

What’s on?

- The matchday programme sellers will be out in force, so don’t miss this season’s new look FCUM Review at only £2, all proceeds go to club funds. Tom Stott will also be selling copies of back issue programmes.

- The membership stall will be located inside the ground, where our trusty volunteers will be on hand to help you with membership applications, Community Share Scheme information, copies of the Pink (while stocks last!), sell you Christmas Draw raffle tickets and to provide general club information to supporters.

- The Pound for the Ground raffle will take place at half time where you can win £200.

- The social club will be open both before the match, at half time and after the match (located inside the ground).

- The Megastall will be pitched up inside the ground and will have a variety of merchandise available – take the opportunity to buy Christmas presents for the FC people in your life.

- The Development Fund barrels will be located around the ground for your loose change.

Travel to and from Bower Fold

Parking

The car park at Bower Fold is limited in capacity and can become full very quickly. During our time at Stalybridge we ask that supporters respect local residents. Please refrain from parking in front of driveways or double parking that will prevent emergency vehicles from accessing properties. Cones that are placed on the road by FC United stewards should not be removed and parking restrictions should be adhered to.

We would like to thank supporters in advance for their support and cooperation on match days.

Road works

Supporters are advised that there are a number of road works in the Ashton area and on the M60 end of the M67, so please allow a little extra time for your journey if travelling by car.

Train times

Manchester Piccadilly to Stalybridge

Trains depart at 11 and 41 minutes past the hour.

Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge

Trains depart at 29 and 57 minutes past the hour

Return trains from Stalybridge to Manchester Piccadilly

There are trains at 16.50, 17.15, 17.50, 18.17 and later at a reduced frequency.

Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria

There are trains at 16.46, 17.12, 17.46, 18.12 and later.


First Posted ~ 10:58 Thu 11 Dec 2014
News ID ~ 5880
Last Updated ~ 00:47 Tue 16 Feb 2021