Marine away - admission & travel

Marine FC v FC United of Manchester, Saturday 6th September 2014, kick off 3pm

This game is to be played at The Arriva Stadium, College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AS.

This game will be pay on the gate. Admission prices are as follows:

Adults - £10
Concessions (Senior Citizens & Children) - £5
Under 11s – admitted free with a paying adult

The decision for segregation continues to be made for logistical and safety reasons following discussions with both clubs, Merseyside Police and Sefton Council and assists with the distribution of fans around the ground especially with the provision of facilities to both sets of supporters. Please note that random searches will take place by stewards and Police, entry maybe refused into the ground.

Admission to the ground for FC United of Manchester will be via turnstiles 1 and 2 on College Road.

Turnstiles open at 1.30pm and supporters are asked to arrive early to avoid congestion.

Kick it Out:

This match has been dedicated to celebrating the work of Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, as part of its ‘Season of Action’. Founded in 1993, Kick It Out has altered the landscape of football by educating, raising awareness and campaigning to make the game a more safe, welcoming and comfortable environment free of all forms of discrimination, prejudiced attitudes and abusive behaviour.

Facilities:

Snack foods will be available from the servery at the entrance to the College Suite and the toilets within the ground are located at the Crosender Road of the ground. Additional toilets will be provided near to the turnstiles 1 and 2 to the front of the stadium.

The College Suite will be closed to FC United supporters due to a function.

Normal match day facilities will be available for Marine fans and bar refreshments will be available to a limited number of both sets of supporters prior to the game in the Graham Lounge to the front of the ground.

Travel

By Coach:

The coach will leave Chorlton Street at 12:30pm and pick-ups can be arranged on the East Lancs Road.

The coach is currently fully booked but a reserve list is now being taken. Please contact the FC United office on 0161 2738950 or email travel@fc-utd.uk if you would like to be placed on the reserve list.

Supporter’s coaches will drop off at the entrance to the ground.

By Car:

MAJOR ROADWORKS CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE AT SWITCH ISLAND UNTIL DECEMBER 2014 – PLESE ALLOW EXTRA TIME


From the East & South: Leave the M62 at junction 6 and take the M57 to Switch Island at the end. At the end of the M57 take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks). At the roundabout, at the end of the road (by Docks), turn right onto the A565 following signs for ‘Crosby’ and ‘Marine AFC’ and follow this road for 1 mile. After passing the Tesco Express on your right, turn left at the traffic lights (by Merchant Taylors’ School) into College Road. The ground is half a mile on your left.

From the North: Leave the M6 at junction 26 and join the M58. Travel along the M58 to Switch Island at the end. Take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks) and follow directions above.

Car Parking:

The car park is reserved for ticket holders only. Parking is available on nearby side streets including Warwick Avenue, Woodville Avenue, Sunnyside Road, Jubilee Road and Rossett Road (not on College Road which will be restricted and monitored by Traffic Wardens). Parking is also available at Crosby Leisure Centre on Mariners Road. For sat nav users, the postcode for Crosby Leisure Centre is L23 6SX

Train:

The nearest train station is Blundellsands & Crosby, which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.

Full train details and fares can be found at www.thetrainline.com