MATCH ARRANGEMENTS: Barnoldswick Town

On Saturday ^2nd September FC United begin their march to Wembley by welcoming Barnoldswick Town to Broadhurst Park in the First Qualifying Round of The Emirates FA Cup.

Kick-off: 3:00pm

Match sponsorship is available. For more information click here.

The two teams

Barnoldswick are currently midtable in the North West Counties Premier Division. 6 games in they are undefeated with 2 wins and 4 draws, and will be hoping to cause a cup upset and progress to the next round.

FCUM have been yearning for a cup run for several years, with our most recent First Round Proper appearance being something of an underwhelming affair as the FA enforced that spectators were not allow to attend, due to the ongoing Covid pandemic.

Widely known as the world’s oldest football competition, which team has held The Emirates FA cup for the longest interrupted period? Read till the end to find out.

Tickets 

Please note, this is a The Emirates FA Cup tie therefore Season Tickets and Ten Match Ticket Books are not valid. Entry is only via pay on the gate and prices are as follows:

Adult                    £13.00

Concession*       £9.00

U18s                    £3.00  

Under 5s             free with paying adult

*Concession means the following:

• Over 60s
• In receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit
• Student with a valid NUS card

Any person applying for a concession may be asked to produce identification at the turnstile. If a supporter is unwaged and does not have proof of any of the above, they must contact the office prior to a game.

Disabled supporters pay either the concession or under 18s price and any carer receives free admission.

Reserved seating

Supporters are able to reserve seating in the main stand for this fixture. To read more click here.

Fund the Foundations

If you are unable to attend the game, but would like to donate your pay on the gate fee to our new Fund the Foundations scheme, you can do so below. To read more about Fund the Foundations click here.

Donate an adult admission: £13

Donate a concession admission: £9

Matchday information

There is no segregation in place for this fixture.

Turnstiles will be open from 1:00pm  - cash and card payments are accepted.

Our turnstiles are operated by volunteers; we would appreciate supporters arriving at the ground in time for kick-off so that the volunteers can finish as early as possible. If you would like to register an interest in working the turnstile for a game, please contact our volunteer coordinator laura.bagley@fc-utd.uk or ring the office 0161 769 2005.

Early entry is via reception from 12.30pm until 1:00pm.

From 1:00pm access through reception will be for officials/players/sponsors/match day diners and those needing lift access only.

Food & drink

The main bar is open from 1.00pm and will stay open after the game.

For this match the SMRE bar is open from 1.00pm and will close after half time.

For the 2023/24 season the Kazbar has been fitted out with a new bar, and will be serving a selection of lager, IPA and cider. Please note this bar will only take card payments.

Food is available from our usual food outlets:

Chip van  - pies, chips, peas & soft drinks.

Kazbar  - pies, peas, vegetarian samosas, crisps, snacks, soft drinks & hot drinks. 

Main bar  - TBC

Sweet stall  - selection of sweets & soft drinks.

Match day dining

If you would like a group dining experience with a fantastic view of the pitch on a match day, then our match day dining tickets are for you. Priced at £40, with juniors half price. The experience includes the following:

• Ticket for the game
• Delicious two-course meal served before kick off
• Pre-match brief from the Manager
• Match day programme & team sheet
• Half time refreshment
• Private bar
• Car park space (if you are attending with friends, the deal includes one space per four guests).

To book click here. For any further queries contact Danny Davis (Commercial Manager) on 0161 769 2005 or email danny.davis@fc-utd.net

Getting to the game

Parking

Parking is available at our stadium car park (M40 0FJ). To book a place email office@fc-utd.uk or ring 0161 769 2005.

Please note that St. Matthews car park is not available.

In fairness to our neighbours, please do not park on St Mary’s Road or the side roads thereof.  Please use Lightbowne Road.

Please see the Travel Hub for full details of how to get to our ground

Club office

The office remains closed for non-matchday services.

Membership enquiries

Memberships can be purchased from the membership stall inside the ground.

Club shop

The FCUM club shop is packed with great items to suit every budget. Open from 1:00pm until 2:50pm and then for 20 minutes after the game has finished. 

You can view our online store here.

Pound for the ground

Why not enter our half time draw and give yourself a chance of winning the top prize of up to £200? Tickets are £1 and can be purchased from Jackie inside the SMRE turnstiles or by one of our volunteer sellers around the ground.

For the 2023/24 season you can purchase a season-long subscription and be entered into every draw for home league games. Click here to sign up.

Programme

Our match day programmes gives a real insight into all things FC United. Whether it be a nostalgic look back at previous seasons, or exclusive interviews with new players, be sure to pick one up from the programme stall by the entrance to the SMRE bar or from one of our sellers outside the ground.

You can now pre-order your match day programme and choose to pick up on the day or have posted out straight to your door. Click here.

Get yourself to that football ground.

Answer: 6. Portsmouth. The team were the winners in 1939, and were to hold the trophy during the second world war, with the next final taking place in 1946.