Match Preview: South Shields vs Darlington

Information for Supporters South Shields v Darlington FC WEDNESDAY 01/01/2025 – KO 3pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today’s Ball sponsor is a representation from Carolina University Player Nathan Rue (local lad and his dad Chris Rue ex-Mariner) and some of his teammates

Segregation is in place, and the away end is SOLD OUT to capacity. They will enter via turnstiles 3 and 4 for standing and pre-selected seats, tickets only.

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

As it stands the game is going ahead, the pitch is looking in good condition. If anything changes with the weather, we will announce in due course.

TICKETS

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

Pay on the Gate is available for ONLY HOME supporters at Turnstile 1, 2, 5 and 6.

AWAY FANS cannot pay on any gate or attempt to enter into any part of the ground that is not designated for away supporters

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

AWAY FANS

With segregation is in place, away fans will access the ground via turnstiles 3 and 4. Food and drinks kiosks will be available across site, away fans to use food outlet in corner and window below box 14 for can bar. Home fans to use the rest of the ground.

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 – CLOSE

• Marquee: 12.30pm – 5pm

• Shipley Lounge: (Reserved for Hospitality Guests and pass holders 12.30pm – Close

• Barbour Room: 12.30pm – Close

• Club House: 12.30pm – Close

• Away Can Bar 2 -4pm

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 a very happy New Year for 2025 to you and your families.