On Tuesday 7th February, kick-off 7:45pm, FC United welcome West Didsbury & Chorlton to Broadhurst Park in the Semi-Final of the Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup – Admission is pay on the gate: £5 Adults, £3 Conc, £2 u/18s.On Tuesday 7th February, kick-off 7:45pm, FC United welcome West Didsbury & Chorlton to Broadhurst Park in the Semi-Final of the Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup. Admission is pay on the gate: £5 Adults, £3 Conc, £2 u/18s.
FC United are just one match away from reaching the final of the Manchester Premier Cup for the very first time. Following two away wins against Chadderton and Abbey Hey, FC United face West Didsbury and Chorlton at home in the Semi-Final.
In a throw-back to memorable mid-week games at Gigg Lane, only the Main Stand will be open for supporters to watch the match from. So fans, who normally congregate in different parts of the ground, are encouraged to come together as one and create a proper good midweek cup atmosphere.
West Didsbury and Chorlton are currently 9th in North West Counties Premier League (3 leagues below FC United). This is the first time the two teams have met in a competitive fixture, but have met on 3 occasions in pre-season friendlies.
10.07.13 - West Didsbury & Chorlton 3 FC United 1
19.07.14 - West Didsbury & Chorlton 1 FC United 1
12.07.16 - West Didsbury & Chorlton 2 FC United 2
In the event that the match is drawn at full-time, it will then go straight to penalties. The winning team will face the winners of Stalybridge Celtic and Salford who play each other on the 14th February. The venue of the final has yet to be determined.
MATCH ARRANGEMENTS
Tuesday 7th February, kick-off 7.45pm
Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup Semi-Final
FC United v West Didsbury & Chorlton
Broadhurst Park,
310 Lightbowne Road,
Moston, Manchester M40 0FJ
MATCH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are offering a combined Match and Match Ball sponsorship at the reduced price of £300 + VAT.
If you are interested in sponsoring the match and match ball please contact the office on 0161 769 2005.
ADMISSION PRICES: Pay on the Gate
£5 Adults
£3 Concessions
£2 under 18s
Supporters wishing to add a donation to the Club’s Development Fund on top of the match admission price are advised to use DF Turnstile No. 4 at the St. Mary’s Road End of the ground.
TURNSTILES
All supporters can gain access to the ground via turnstiles 1-4 at the St. Mary’s Road End of the ground.
Turnstile 4 at the St. Mary’s Road End is a designated Development Fund turnstile which allows supporters to donate money in addition to the normal admission price. The DF Turnstile accepts Adults, Concessions, Juniors.
Turnstiles will open at approximately 6.30pm.
Supporters arriving before 6.30pm can gain access to the ground via the main entrance in the Main Stand.
BARS AND FOOD
The Main Stand Function Room Bar will serve hot food together with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks before the match, at half-time and after the match.
In a change to normal arrangements, the Main Stand Bar will also serve alcohol at half-time together with soft drinks, teas and coffees and food.
Access to the Main Stand Function Room Bar is via the main reception from 5pm by payment of the match admission price. After the turnstiles open at 6.30pm, entry to the function room will be via turnstiles 1 to 4 and then through the seated area of the main stand.
The SMRE Bar will not be open on Tuesday.
Under the Main Stand Food Bar will serve hot food prepared by our chef and pies from Mettricks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Please note the Main Stand Bar is a No Smoking Area. Supporters wishing to smoke at half-time can do so in the corners of the ground at the Lightbowne Road End and St. Mary’s Road End.
POUND FOR THE GROUND TICKETS
We are still raising money for the club’s Development Fund, as there’s still parts of the ground we still need to complete. The quickest and easiest way is to buy a Pound for the Ground ticket at £1 each at Tuesday’s match.
Your ticket will be entered into the draw, to be drawn at half time, where the winners win cash prizes and a fudge hamper.
MERCHANDISE
The Megastall will once again be open and located inside the ground between the Main Stand and the St. Mary’s Road End. As well as the usual hats, scarves and badges, we will also be selling the home and away replica shirts (shorts and socks) and a range of T-shirts and jackets.
Alternatively you can order these from the FC United Online shop
WWW.FCUMSHOP.CO.UK
FREE WIFI
We have free WiFi at Broadhurst Park for all supporters to use. Supplied by local company Pennine Telecom, to access the service just search for FCUM-FreeWiFi, select it and set up a user account.
CAR PARKING
Supporters are advised to use the club’s main car park at £5 per car (access via Lightbowne Road) or park on Lightbowne Road itself (free of charge).
Unfortunately the car parking at St Matthew’s RC High School will not be open for Tuesday’s match.
Supporters should be mindful that there is no parking on:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest tram stop is Newton Heath and Moston on the Victoria to Rochdale line. It is a 15 or 20 minute walk up to the ground.
We will not be running special match buses from Manchester city centre or shuttle buses from Newton Heath/Moston tram stop.
Supporters travelling from Manchester city centre or those wishing to get a bus from Newton Heath/ Moston tram stop are advised to use buses 181 or 182 which depart at regular intervals from Stand F on Lever Street. These buses stop right outside the ground at the top end of St. Mary’s Road.
Returning to Manchester the 181 bus leaves St. Mary’s Road at 10pm (but only run every hour).
Click here to download the 181/182 bus timetable
For scheduled bus services see the Transport for Greater Manchester website, http://www.tfgm.com/Pages/default.aspx
Enjoy the game.