Matchdays at FC United of Manchester

Here's all the information you need to ensure that you have a great day out at FC United.

Broadhurst Park

Broadhurst Park is our home, and we’re certainly very proud of it – it’s the UK's first new ground to be built and funded by a supporter-owned football club! Covered on all sides, with standing and seating in the Main Stand (south) and with a large and expansive standing area in the SMRE Stand (east), our home shows what can be achieved when football fans with a vision work together and make things happen.

Admission

Supporters can enter the ground via turnstiles 1-4 (other turnstiles open only when a large crowd is anticipated) with both cash and card payments accepted for entry into the ground. 

For Saturday matches, the turnstiles open at 1pm. For midweek matches, they open at 6pm.

Supporters wishing to purchase tickets in advance can do so via our online system - this can speed up your entry through the turnstiles. It's really easy to use and within a couple of clicks your match tickets will be with you: BUY YOURS HERE.

Entry via main reception is restricted to officials, sponsors, 127 Club members and pre-match day diners. 

Northern Premier League fixtures can be accessed by Season Ticket holders and TMTB holders. Cup matches (including NPL playoff fixtures) are all-ticket and are not covered by your ST/TMTB.

Pay on the Gate prices

Food & Drink

Main Bar – large bar at the top of the main stand overlooking the pitch. Food is available with a rotating menu with curries, chillis and other match day specials on offer. 

SMRE Bar – located underneath the SMRE terrace, the walls are adorned with FCUM and MUFC memorabilia and hosts CYCM - our ‘club night in the afternoon’, which takes place before most Saturday home games. The Real Ale Bar is also housed in the SMRE Bar offering a selection of fantastic breweries, including many local options. Food is also available in the SMRE Bar.

Bar under the Main Stand – located underneath the Main Stand, the bar offers lager, cider and an IPA and accepts card payments only. Food is on offer in the form of traditional match day classics.

The Corner Van – located in the north/eastern corner of the ground, we have a number of different street food vans featuring during the season. 

Travel & Parking

You will find us at: Broadhurst Park, Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0FJ

Spaces in the club car park are available for £6 per game. This can be booked online HERE, or by phoning the club office. If spaces remain available, you can pay on the day, but for many games the car park is sold out, so we recommend booking in advance.

Our of respect to our neighbours, we ask all supporters not to park on St Mary’s Road or surrounding residential streets. FC United is committed to being a good neighbour and ensuring matchdays cause minimal disruption to residents. Parking is permitted on Lightbowne Road, with free parking available on both sides of the road.

Broadhurst Park is well-served by public transport with Moston Train Station and Newton Heath & Moston Tram Stop both a 15-20 minute walk from Broadhurst Park:

• Moston Train Station (National Rail)
  • Northern services towards Rochdale from Manchester Victoria (journey time approximately 8 minutes)
• Newton Heath & Moston Tram Stop (Metrolink) 
  
  • Metrolink services on the Pink Line from Manchester city centre towards Oldham or Rochdale (journey time approximately 10 minutes from Victoria)

• Bus routes that stop on St Mary’s Road outside the ground:
  • 181 & 182 (City Centre, Ancoats, Miles Platting, Chadderton, Royton & Shaw) - departing from Lever St (Piccadilly Gardens Stop F) in the city centre
  • 52 (Failsworth, Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Broughton, Pendleton & Eccles)

Disabled Supporters

Broadhurst Park has excellent facilities for people with disabilities and is one of the most accessible grounds in non-league.

Our policy is that the disabled supporter pays the relevant admission price (Concession, 18-21s or U18s) and if they require an assistance carer to be present, the carer receives free admission.

If a supporter is a wheelchair user entry can be gained at the turnstiles. The turnstile volunteer will take payment and a steward will open an entry gate next to the turnstiles. If you require lift access into the main bar, entry is via main reception (glass double doors beneath the FC United crest).

Disabled seating and wheelchair spots are to be found in the Main Stand (south), SMRE Stand (east) and West Stand.

Disabled parking can be arranged in advance by contacting the FC United office on office@fc-utd.uk or 0161 769 2005

Staying Safe at Broadhurst Park

FC United of Manchester is a club committed to equality, inclusivity and ensuring everyone who visits Broadhurst Park feels safe and respected. We are supporters of Kick It Out, Her Game Too and Unite For Access. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abusive behaviour towards staff, volunteers, players, officials or fellow supporters.

If you witness abusive behaviour whilst visiting our ground please don’t ignore it, report it to a steward or our Safeguarding Officer Chris Boulderstone on 07813 913 357.

A responsible adult must accompany any child under the age of 14 whilst attending fixtures at Broadhurst Park. If a child goes missing during your visit to your ground, please notify your nearest steward who will inform our Safety Officer and Safeguarding Officer.

General Information

Cash and card payments are accepted on the turnstiles, in the club shop and throughout all bars and food kiosks around the ground.

There are dedicated smoking areas within our ground – in the 4 corners of the ground. Please refrain from smoking outside of these designated areas. Drinks purchased from any of our bars can be taken onto the terraces/to your seat, however, to conform with the club’s General Safety Certificate / licensing regulations glasses, cans and bottles MUST NOT be taken out any of the bars.

Supporters can reserve seating in the Main Stand. Click here.

Just inside the turnstiles you will find 3 stalls worth visiting pre-match:

• Half-time Draw – pick up a few tickets from the stall (where we can now accept payment via card) or from our merry band of sellers around the ground and be in with a chance of winning the top prize of £200!
• Programme Stall – the place to pick up the latest edition of our match day programme, and also provides the opportunity to pick up one of our back issues from the season so far.
• Membership Stall – sign up as a co-owner, buy a season ticket, ask for information about our club or stop by for a chat.

Club Shop

The FCUM Club Shop is packed with great items to suit every budget. Open before the game and then for 20 minutes after the game has finished. The main shop can be found outside the ground between the main entrance and turnstiles 1-4, and we also have a smaller shop inside the ground underneath the SMRE. You can view our online store here.

Club Office

On matchdays, the office is only open for matchday-related enquiries. For general queries, please contact the office Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Volunteering

Our match days rely on our extensive group of volunteers. They are a fantastic, friendly group and really embody the spirit of FC United. If you would like to get involved click here for our latest volunteering roles across the club. Don’t feel you have to volunteer for every game, even once or twice a season is much appreciated – and it’s a great way to get to know other FC fans!