Match preview: Men’s Team vs Salford City (Friendly)

Saturday 20^th July 3pm kick off. 

Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0FJ. 

The opposition

Get yourself down to Broadhurst Park for our second home pre-season friendly. League Two side Salford City will provide another strong test as our squad look to get up to speed for the new campaign. There have been plenty of memorable battles between the two sides throughout our history and Saturday will no doubt be another competitive game. Karl Robinson is the manager at ‘The Ammies’ and will be bringing a strong squad to BP.

Key points

• All three new playing shirts available to buy from the club shop. PRE-ORDER HERE.
• Ground opens at 1pm, entry via turnstiles 1 & 2. Wheelchair users are to enter via a side gate next to the turnstiles.
• Discounted prices for all friendly games. ADVANCE TICKETS HERE.
• The bar end of the Main Bar will be open and will close once play resumes for the second half, this is due a pre-booked function which will start at 5pm. Please note there will be no access through the main bar once the bar closes.
• The SMRE bar will be open with last orders at 6:30pm. Real ale is available in the SMRE - Marble Manchester Bitter 4.2%. 
• The bar under the main stand will be open until 4:30pm. 
• Programme available covering all friendly matches. PRE-BUY HERE.
• Regular buses from Manchester city centre and the north of the city for just £2.

Admission

There is no segregation for this fixture and supporters are to enter via turnstiles 1 & 2 which are located on the south eastern corner of the ground. Wheelchair users are to enter via the side gate next to the turnstiles. There will be no exit access via the main bar once the bar closes at the start of the second half.

• The turnstiles will open at 1.00pm and close at 3.15pm.
• Cash and card payments are accepted for pay on the gate admission.

Disabled supporters pay the relevant admission price (Concession, 18-21s or U18s) and if they require an assistance carer to be present, the carer receives free admission. Those using a wheelchair will enter via a side gate at the turnstiles.

Getting to the ground

If you can, please leave the car at home and travel to the game on public transport. We’re committed to being good neighbours in our local community and Broadhurst Park is fantastically well-served by local bus, train and tram networks. 

Bus

• Single fare now just £2 with several stops being a 2–5 minute walk from our ground.
• 181 & 182 serving Shaw, Royton, Chadderton, Newton Heath, Miles Platting and city centre.
• 112, 113 & 117 serving Middleton, Harpurhey, Collyhurst and city centre. 

Train

• Moston Train Station is a 15 minute walk from our ground.
• Trains every 30 minutes serving Rochdale, Castleton, city centre, Bolton, Blackburn and Clitheroe. 

Tram

• Newton Heath & Moston Metrolink Station is a 15 minute walk from our ground.
• Regular service on the East Didsbury – Rochdale line, stopping at Withington, Chorlton, Trafford Bar, city centre, Monsall, Hollinwood, Oldham and Rochdale. 

Bicycle

• We have space for 80 bikes to be locked using the bike racks outside our ground.
• If you’d prefer to leave your bike inside the ground email office@fc-utd.uk

Car

• Parking is available in our stadium car park – BOOK HERE.
• In fairness to our neighbours, please do not park on St Mary’s Road or the side roads thereof.  Please use Lightbowne Road.

If it’s your first time visiting our ground, we have put together further information to ensure you enjoy your time at Broadhurst Park. CLICK HERE.