MATCH ARRANGEMENTS: Worksop Town

On Saturday 12th August FC United take on Worksop Town in the opening game of the 2023/24 season.

Kick-off: 3:00pm

Match sponsorship is available for this game. For more information click here.

The two teams

FC United welcome Worksop Town to Broadhurst Park in what will be the first meeting of the two clubs in a decade. The Nottinghamshire outfit are making their debut at BP and will provide a strong early-season test for the Reds as they won promotion to the NPL at a canter last season; finishing 31 points clear of Stockton Town in Division One East.

The last time the two teams met on the opening day of the season was in 2013, with the likes of Wolfenden, Wright and Greaves playing a role – but what was the score? Read till the end to find out.

Tickets 

This is a Northern Premier League fixture and can be accessed by season ticket holders and TMTB holders. You must bring your ticket books with you. 

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.

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 for this match.

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.

CYCM

Course You Can Malcolm will be taking place pre-match underneath the SMRE Stand. In addition to the usual local cask ales, pies and peas, the music will be provided by Manchester band THREADS, click here to find out more.

Doors open from 1pm and entry is free and open to all once inside the ground. 

Food & drink

The main bar is open from 1:00pm until late. We are encouraging supporters to stay behind after the game and enjoy a start of season drink together; players, staff and fans – hopefully to celebrate a rare first home game win!

For this match the SMRE bar is open from 1:00pm until 4:15pm.

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  - potato hash with peas, gravy, red cabbage and crusty bread.

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 £45 for non-season ticket holders and £35 for season ticket holders, 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

Car parking is available at Broadhurst Park (310 Lightbowne Road, M40 0FJ), the price is £5 and payment is made in cash, on arrival at the ground. To book a parking space please email office@fc-utd.uk or ring 0161 769

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.

Season ticket & membership enquiries

Season tickets can be collected and purchased from the cabin before the game. 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 12:00pm until 15:00 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 give 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: Worksop Town 2 – 0 FCUM (17^th August 2013)