MATCH ARRANGEMENTS: Warrington Rylands (FA Cup)

On Saturday 16^th September FC United welcome Warrington Rylands to Broadhurst Park in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.

Kick-off: 3:00pm

The two teams

Both sides will be hoping to translate their recent good league form into the cup. Sitting in 3^rd – two points ahead of FC – Rylands will be tough opposition as we look to take a step towards featuring in a national draw once more. Warrington are led by Michael Clegg who is a well-respected operator at this level and has put together a good side who will be looking for their first win at BP after the sides played out a 2-2 draw in their Moston debut last season.

FC are proving to be a formidable force at home this season; 5 gamed played, 4 clean sheets, 9 goals scored and only 1 conceded. ‘Fortress Broadhurst’ is very much alive and kicking with the team looking solid at the back and exciting going forward. Jay Fitzmartin has caught the eye in recent games, earning back-to-back man of the match awards and he’ll be looking to add to the brace he scored against BPA.

What does Warrington have in common with Wythenshawe, Westminster and St. Ives?

Tickets 

This is an FA Cup fixture therefore season tickets & ten match ticket books do not gain entry.  

Pay on the gate 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.hinson@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 close once play resumes after half time, due to a pre-booked evening function. The club would urge all supporters to be respectful to our bar staff as they close the bar and begin to turn around the space for the evening function.

For this match the SMRE bar is open from 1.00pm and will stay open until last orders at 6:30pm. We would ask supporters to go down to the SMRE at full time and enjoy a post-match drink with the players and management – hopefully to toast being one step closer to Wembley. There will not be a CYCM in the SMRE for this fixture, instead our resident DJ Simon will be spinning his vinyl down in the bar.

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  - pies, peas, vegetarian samosas.

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 (by 5pm Friday) 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.

Fans can now pre-order their match day programme to ensure they receive their copy. You can choose to pick up from the ground or have delivered straight to your door. Get yours here.

Get yourself to that football ground.

Answer: all 4 display statues of Oliver Cromwell.