MATCH ARRANGEMENTS: Norton and Stockton Ancients Ladies

On Sunday 3^rd September FC United Women return to league action as we welcome Norton and Stockton Ancients to Broadhurst Park.

Kick-off: 2:00pm

The two teams

Our women’s team have had a tough start to the 2023-24 season but will be looking to kick on and get the first points on the board. A number of new additions to the squad will be looking to make an immediate impression and hopefully you can get down to BP to cheer them on.

Norton & Stockton Ancients earned a goalless draw away to Middlesborough in their first league game, before exiting the cup in a 0-4 defeat to Liverpool Feds. The side finished a comfortable 7^th in the league in 2023-24 and will provide another stern test for Jennie Swarbrick’s side.

On 6^th August 1856, Norton was the place of the first what? Read till the end to find out.

Tickets 

This is a FA Women’s National League Division One North fixture and can be accessed by women’s team season ticket holders. These are available for collection from the turnstile, any not collected at this fixture will be posted out early next week.

Pay on the gate prices are as follows:

Adult: £5.00

Concession*/Junior (5 -18): £2.00

Adult Men’s Team Season Ticket Holder: £3.00

Concession or Junior Men’s Team Season Ticket Holder: £1.00

Under 5s: FREE

*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 price and any carer receives free admission.

Food & drink

The main bar is open for supporters.

Getting to the game

Parking

Car parking is available free of charge at Broadhurst Park (310 Lightbowne Road, M40 0FJ.

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 shop

The club shop will be open for fans to purchase a variety of merchandise on offer. Open before the game and for a short spell beforehand, pop down and take a look through the latest FCUM offerings.

Our online store can be viewed here.

Club office

The office remains closed for non-matchday services.

Get yourself to that football ground.

Answer: On 6^th August 1856, John Warner and Sons cast the first bell for Big Ben. The team will be hoping their defence is made of stronger stuff as it cracked beyond repair while being tested in Westminster.