Match Preview: South Shields FC vs Oxford City

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today’s Ball sponsor is Hutton Media and will have representation

from our Matchday programme designer Hugh Hutton.

We have 3 mascots who will come out with the home team, before

kick-off.

A presentation before the kick off

20 years ago, City player Robin Antonowicz was tragically killed in a

car crash. His partner at the time Lisa has since relocated to South

Shields and will be attending the game with her family and son

Casper.

Oxford have a shirt with Robin and his number 5 to presented by Andy

Sinnott who was City manager at the time.

We also have 2 special guests with us today, goal machine and South

Shields legend from the 80 and 90’s Paul Thompson who will be

accompanied by his ex-manager Tom Manson.

Let's give them a great game to watch and welcome feedback

on how things have changed since they days at the club.

NO Segregation is in place all turnstiles will be open.

1 & 2 from 12.15pm, all other turnstiles and the main reception will be

open from 12.30pm.

We will be showing the Newcastle v Bournemouth game that kick offs

at 12.30pm.

Mariners Matchday Geoff Main on PA, with a pre-match playlist and

matchday announcements.

TICKETS

Home tickets are available to purchase online at: South Shields FC

Pay on the Gate is available for supporters on all turnstiles.

PRICING

General Standing

£16 Adult

£10 Concession

£6 Child 13-16

£4 Child u12

General Seating

£18 Adult

£12 Concession

£8 Child 13-16

£6 Child u12

Upgrades into the Red Block, in Wolf Comp Stand and Durata Stand are available to be purchased at the 50-50 hut, located near Turnstiles 1 and 2.

HOME FANS

Turnstiles, food and drink outlets are open from 12:30pm.

AWAY FANS No segregation is in place, but if away fans can access the ground via turnstiles 3 and 4.

Open from 12.30 Food and drinks kiosks will be available across site, for all fans to use.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION TVs in all bars will be showing Sky sports and you can catch up on any local teams that are playing. Guests of the Shipley and Balcony Ticket Holders are welcome to use the Barbour bar, until KO where pass restrictions and wristbands apply, subject to availability and room capacity. The Shipley lounge will be used after the game to feed the players. Shipley guests, box holders with our main sponsor and ball sponsors.

OPENING TIMES

Bars

• New Stand: 12.30pm – 5pm (private party in the evening)

• Marquee: 12.30pm – 5pm

• Shipley Lounge: (Reserved for Hospitality Guests and pass holders 12.30pm – 6pm Then private party in the evening.

• Barbour Room: 12.30pm – Close • Club House: 12.30pm – Close

Food

• Fanzone / 12.30pm – FT

• Dicksons Kiosk: 12.30pm – FT

• Burger Van: 12.30pm – FT.

• Club House Kiosk:12:30pm – FT.

• Kets N Pop: 12:30pm – FT.

The Club Shop, located in the Wolf Competitions Stand near Turnstiles 1 and 2, will be open from pm – KO, Half-Time, and from FT – Close.

PARKING

Limited, unreserved parking is available on Shaftesbury Avenue. It is recommended to arrive early to secure your place. More parking is available on Bedesway, with access via Turnstile 5.

TRAVEL

The nearest Metro is Bede, a five-minute walk to Turnstiles.

Thank you for your support and enjoy the game. On behalf of the club, we thank you for your continued loyalty and support to South Shields FC and have a great afternoon with us at the 1st Cloud Arena.