Hello and welcome to the Northern Football Guide for this week. We have a busy midweek this week and a brilliant Saturday of action, especially in the National League North. Chorley and Stockport continue their battle at the top with Chorley facing the tough assignment of a trip to play-off challengers Altrincham while Stockport host Blyth. This, along with a relegation battle at Guiseley and a 3rd v 4th game at Spennymoor, means that there is enthralling football on offer in almost every direction you look.
The Championship is starting to look like it might be Norwich’s to lose with the way the division is shaping up, with Sheffield United hoping to hold onto the other automatic place this weekend. For the third team in the race, it is easy to see a Leeds v Middlesbrough play-off semi-final followed by a potential Leeds v Aston Villa play-off final. The West Yorkshire side won’t feel that anything other than automatic promotion will reflect the season that they’ve had under Bielsa, however as a neutral, I am all in favour of this potentially enthralling gauntlet. Surely there would be no better way to acheive promotion?
There are three finals this week in the north. Well, two really, but they might as well hand the trophy out after the Manchester City v Chelsea Women’s FA Cup semi-final. The other semi-final definitely does not contain the same calibre of opponents and I imagine that the winners of the game at Academy Stadium on Sunday will feel very confident heading into the final. The other finals are the West Riding County Cup Final and the Manchester Premier Cup Final. Both clashes are very interesting and will be well worth a visit. A special highlight would be Ossett United lifting the West Riding County Cup in their first season.
As ever, please take this as a guide only. I don’t often check to see if routes back are possible on a Tuesday evening! If you do find this useful please share it with your friends who may be interested and share your experiences with me on Twitter (@TNFGuide). Have a fantastic week of groundhopping!
Highlights
Tuesday 9th April 2019
7.45pm Preston North End v Leeds United
After points dropped in Birmingham, Leeds will be rueing their inconsistencies in the new year once again. This game against Preston now becomes a must win but will not be easy. North End have still got an outside chance of the playoffs and already have a good home record to give them hope in this fixture.
7.45pm Accrington Stanley v Rochdale
Two sides sitting either side of the relegation watermark. League One is an absolute bunfight and it would be fair to say it doesn’t look like calming down any time soon. Stanley stopped their losing run last time out, but Rochdale have a slightly superior goal difference as it stands. Hopefully it won’t be rained off again!
7.45pm Prescot Cables v Leek Town
Prescot are four points behind their visitors who occupy the final playoff spot. After the narrow cup final defeat to Southport last week, Prescot will be hoping to erase the failed three-peat with a strong end to the league season.
7.45pm Ossett United v Guiseley
A final between two sides with very different league campaigns. Sweet escapism for the away side in this cup final may be the primary feeling, but they’ll be feeling safer now that they have nudged away from the relegation zone a little. Still, the narrative feels as if it is with first-season Ossett United. My money is on them to lift the cup.
Wednesday 10th April 2019
7.45pm Rotherham United v Aston Villa
The highlight of Wednesday night (ignoring the Champion’s League of course). Rotherham are still mired in the relegation battle, especially since Reading have pulled away. Aston Villa have got their mojo back this year and are making a strong case for the playoffs. Very different motivations, but a sure-fire cracker.
Saturday 13th April 2019
3pm Accrington Stanley v Walsall
See above what I said for the game against Rochdale. Walsall sit level on points with Rochdale before the midweek fixtures are played. Accrington will need a win from at least one of these games. If not, they will be level on points with either side should they taste defeat.
3pm Bury v Colchester United
Three defeats on the bounce are bad enough, but with catastrophic financial results being released this week, the wheels are in danger of falling off at Bury in a profound way. MK Dons have now leapfrogged them into the automatic spots and a win here against play-off hopefuls Colchester will be vital. Good thing then that the visitors are in a spot of dire form themselves.
3pm Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town
Oldham and Swindon are in 11th and 10th respectively. However, both are in good form and find themselves only five and four points away from the last playoff spot. There is definitely room for them, but first they will need to win this game.
3pm Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes
Bury are a dumpster fire of late and these are the two sides who are looking to capitalise. Milton Keynes are in pole position for the last automatic spot but they are also the baddies of football, and nobody is interested in seeing them do well. Tranmere are in the hunt for consecutive promotions and could only be a point behind with a win here. A must win.
3pm Altrincham v Chorley
3pm Stockport County v Blyth Spartans
Two huge games in the National North race. Chorley continue their harder run-in with a trip to Alty and without a win in their last two. Stockport could only draw as well last weekend, but will be expecting a win at home as they look to finish the season strongly. Neither opponent has lost in their last five so it won’t be easy for either title challenger.
3pm Guiseley v Ashton United
Welcome to the last chance saloon Ashton. Four points from safety and a game away to the only team they can reasonably catch. If Guiseley can secure a win here they will feel confident of stopping the rot after two torrid years. Neither side is in good form, it will be interesting to see if anyone can muster up a performance worthy of the occasion.
3pm Spennymoor Town v Brackley Town
The bridesmaids of the National North fight it out at Brewery Field in what will probably the race for third place. Given the meritocratic play-off structure in National North, that is not a prize to be shirked. Last season’s beaten play-off finalists Brackley go into this game with a run of form which demonstrates their experience at the top of this division over the past few years. Spennymoor just need a bit of life putting back in their season, this would be a good time to reanimate themselves.
3pm Warrington Town v Scarborough Athletic
Two sides who are looking like falling just short of their ambitions. Warrington have started to look like the third of a three-horse race for the title, and Scarborough remain steadfastly just outside the playoffs. Can both sides be allowed to win?
3pm Morpeth Town v Pontefract Collieries
First v second won't change much as the top of the Evo-stik East looks well spaced out at present. Ponte won’t view it like that however and perhaps a win here could make the end of the season a little more interesting than Morpeth’s 10-point lead currently suggests it will be.
Sunday 14th April 2019
3.30pm Manchester City Women v Chelsea Women
Two of the big three in the women’s game face off here for a place in the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley. Internationals have curtailed any real momentum in the club game in recent weeks but it isn’t so long since Chelsea fought back to earn a spirited draw at Academy Stadium in the league. Hopefully a huge crowd will be in for this one.
Monday 15th April 2019
7.45pm Curzon Ashton v Mossley (@ Hyde United)
Manchester Premier Cup Final between two well-matched sides. Curzon Ashton will have to be favourites being two divisions higher than their opponents, but Mossley have been competitive all season and won’t be going into a cup final to make up the numbers. A great way to spend a Monday evening!
Northern Football Guide
Tuesday 9th April 2019
UEFA Champions League Quarter Final
8pm Liverpool v FC Porto
Public Transport: Regular buses from Liverpool Lime Street station
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Sky Bet Championship
7.45pm Blackburn Rovers v Derby County
Public Transport: (From Manchester) Train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton. 1 Bus from Bolton interchange to Blackburn (Ewood WMC stop)
Tickets: Variable pricing structure Adults ~£24, Senior ~£17, 18-21 ~£13, Junior & Child ~£8. https://www.rovers.co.uk/tickets/
8pm Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough
Public Transport: Horwich Parkway Station is nearby and is serviced by Manchester -Preston/Blackpool routes.
7.45pm Preston North End v Leeds United
Public Transport: Preston Station, on the West Coast Mainline and served directly from most major cities in the north, is a 30-minute walk from Deepdale. Alternatively the 19 Bus goes past the stadium from Preston Bus Station.
Tickets: Adults £24-30, 65+ £16-23, FT Students & Apprentices (22-24) & 19-21 £15-20, 11-18 £6-9, U11 £1-2 https://www.pnefc.net/tickets/
7.45pm Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest
Public Transport: Sheffield station is directly connected to all major cities across the north by TransPennine Express, Cross Country and East Midlands Trains. From the city centre, Yellow Line trams to Middlewood stop at Leppings Lane which is nearby to the stadium.
Tickets: https://www.swfc.co.uk/tickets/
Sky Bet League One
7.45pm Accrington Stanley v Rochdale
Where: Wham Stadium (Crown Ground), Livingstone Rd, Accrington, BB5 5BX
Public Transport: From Manchester, the X41 Red Express bus is probably your best bet. Accrington station is served by hourly services from Manchester Victoria and Leeds, it is a 25-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults £20, Concessions £15, 12-17s £10, Under 12 £5 https://accringtonstanley.co.uk/tickets/
7.45pm Sunderland v Burton Albion
Public Transport: The best route is generally to travel to Newcastle Central Station and then catch the Metro to Stadium of Light or St Peters stations. Sunderland train station is a 15-minute walk away and is mostly served by local services apart from occasional Grand Central services from London and York.
Tickets: Adult £18-22.50, 65+ £15-22.50, U16 £7.50-22.50, U 22 £10-22.50
National League
7.45pm Gateshead v AFC Fylde
Public Transport: Nearby Tyne-Wear Metro stop “Gateshead Stadium” is a short ride from Newcastle Central station.
Tickets: Adult £15, NUFC/SAFC season ticket holder £10, Over 60’s & Armed Forces £8, U18 & Students £5, U12 FREE
National League North
7.45pm Blyth Spartans v Nuneaton Borough
Public Transport: (From Newcastle) Green Metro to Regent Centre, MAX 9 Bus (Blyth) to Rotary Way north end.
Tickets: Adult £12, 65+ £7, 11-16 & Students £5, U11 Free. (+£2 p.p. for a seat)
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
7.45pm Farsley Celtic v Stafford Rangers
Where: Throstle Nest, Newlands, Farsley, Leeds, LS28 5BE
Public Transport: New Pudsey Station is a short ride from Leeds Station. The ground is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults £9, Concessions £5 and £1 for accompanied U16s.
7.45pm Marine v Matlock Town
Public Transport: Blundellsands & Crosby Station on the Northern Line of Merseyrail is served regularly from Liverpool City Centre (Liverpool Central Station). The station is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions: £5, U11's FREE. Everton, Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers & AFC Liverpool season ticket holders: £5
7.45pm Warrington Town v Whitby Town
Public Transport: Warrington Central is well served by Northern Railway Liverpool to Manchester services (although the TransPennine Express now passes to the north of the town) and an hourly Sheffield service by East Midlands. The station is a 35-minute walk from the ground. The number 1 and 12 buses from the interchange stop close to the ground. Bank Quay is a similar distance by foot, with no outstanding bus route you will still find yourself walking 15 minutes to the interchange to get the aforementioned 1 or 12.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions: £6, U16s: £2.
7.45pm Workington v South Shields
Public Transport: Workington Station is served hourly/ half-hourly from Carlisle Station which in turn is served by the West Coast Mainline, TransPennine services from Manchester and Northern Railway services from Newcastle and Leeds. The ground is a 10-minute walk from Workington Station.
Tickets: Adults: £11, Concessions: £7, 12-17: £3, U12s: £1
Evo-Stik League First Division East
7.45pm Marske United v AFC Mansfield
Public Transport: Marske Station is on the Tees Valley Line and is served half-hourly from Darlington station, which in turn is served regularly by East Coast Mainline, TransPennine and CrossCountry services. The ground is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £8, Over 65, 16-18 student: £4, U16: £2
7.45pm Pontefract Collieries v Pickering Town
Public Transport: Pontefract Tanshelf Station is served by an hourly service from Leeds on the Pontefract Line. The ground is a 5-minute walk from the station and should be accessible from the west via Beechnut Lane despite what Google Maps says!
Tickets:
7.45pm Stocksbridge Park Steels v Cleethorpes Town
Public Transport: From Sheffield, catch the Yellow Line tram out to Middlewood. From there catch the SL1 bus to Stocksbridge. Alternatively, the 57 bus travels more directly to Stocksbridge from Sheffield.
Tickets: Adults: £7, Concessions: £5, 16-10: £2.00, U10 with paying adult: FREE
Evo-Stik League First Division West
7.45pm Colne v Skelmersdale United
Public Transport: The X43 Witch Way bus serves Colne from Manchester to Skipton (where you can catch a connecting train on to Leeds). Colne Station is served by hourly rail services from Preston and Burnley.
Tickets: Adult: £8, OAP, Students: £5, 12-16: £2.
7.45pm Prescot Cables v Leek Town
Public Transport: Prescot Station is served by half-hourly Northern Railway services between Liverpool and Wigan. The ground is a 15-minute walk away. From Manchester, catch the train to Rainhill and then the 10A bus towards Liverpool from Warrington Road to Church Street.
Tickets: Adults: £8, Senior citizens and students: £5, U16: £1
7.45pm Ossett United v Guiseley
Where: Ingfield Stadium, Prospect Rd, Ossett WF5 9HA
Public Transport: Dewsbury Station is served by TransPennine services from York, Leeds and Manchester. Ossett bus station, which is across the road from the ground, is served directly by the 126 and MAX 127 buses.
Tickets: Adults: £8, OAP, Student: £5, U16: £1, U6’s: Free.
Wednesday 10th April 2019
UEFA Champions League Quarter Final
8pm Manchester United v Barcelona
Public Transport: Old Trafford tram stop is next to the cricket ground and a 5-minute walk from the football stadium. Special train services run to Manchester United Football Ground station on matchdays only and stop right outside the ground.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Sky Bet Championship
7.45pm Hull City v Wigan Athletic
Public Transport: Hull (Paragon Interchange) Station is served directly by TransPennine Express services from Manchester and Leeds along with Northern services from Doncaster and York. The stadium is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away.
Tickets: £18-30 (No Concessions) https://tickets.hullcitytigers.com/
7.45pm Rotherham United v Aston Villa
Public Transport: Regular trains and trams to Rotherham Central from Sheffield. Trains also go from Doncaster.
Tickets: Adults £23/25, Concession £13/15, Juvenile £8/9, Junior £6/7 (Matchday price rise of £1-2) https://www.themillers.co.uk/tickets/
Saturday 13th April 2019
Premier League
3pm Burnley v Cardiff City
Public Transport: X43 Witch Way bus serves Burnley from Manchester and Skipton (which has connecting rail services to Leeds)
Tickets: Adult £30-40, 65+ & U22 £20-25, U18 £15-20, U12 £10 (Family stand only)
5.30pm Manchester United v West Ham United
Where: Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA
Public Transport: Old Trafford tram stop is next to the cricket ground and a 5-minute walk from the football stadium. Special train services run to Manchester United Football Ground station on matchdays only and stop right outside the ground.
Tickets: You must have a membership to purchase match tickets. Prices from £31 for adults, £24 for 18-20 years, £17 for 16-17 years & 65 years or over, and £13 for Under 16s. https://www.manutd.com/en/tickets-and-hospitality
Sky Bet Championship
5.30pm Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday
Public Transport: Leeds Station is a 2-mile walk from the ground. A matchday shuttle bus service operated by First Leeds Buses, numbered R2, departs from Sovereign Street, adjacent to Leeds station, to the stadium.
Tickets: SOLD OUT https://www.leedsunited.com/tickets/ticket-news
3pm Middlesbrough v Hull City
Public Transport: Any train to Darlington on the East Coast Mainline connects frequently to Middlesbrough. There are also hourly direct services from Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.
3pm Sheffield United v Millwall
Public Transport: Sheffield station is directly connected to all major cities across the north by TransPennine Express, Cross Country and East Midlands Trains. Bramall Lane is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Sky Bet League One
3pm Accrington Stanley v Walsall
Where: Wham Stadium (Crown Ground), Livingstone Rd, Accrington, BB5 5BX
Public Transport: From Manchester, the X41 Red Express bus is probably your best bet. Accrington station is served by hourly services from Manchester Victoria and Leeds, it is a 25-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults £20, Concessions £15, 12-17s £10, Under 12 £5 https://accringtonstanley.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Barnsley v Fleetwood Town
Public Transport: Barnsley station is served by regular Northern Railway services from Leeds and Sheffield. The X10 bus also serves Barnsley from Leeds. The ground is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adult: £20-25, Over 65 & 19-21s: £15-18, U19s: £10, U12: £5. (+£2 on matchday) https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Blackpool v Peterborough United
Public Transport: Blackpool South Station is a 10-minute walk from the ground and is served by trains from Preston. Blackpool North links directly to Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds and is a half hour walk.
Tickets: Adult: £22-27, 60+ £18-23, U18s £10-15, (Under 11s FREE when purchasing £15 membership)
3pm Doncaster Rovers v Plymouth Argyle
Public Transport: Doncaster is easily accessible on the East Coast Mainline. Catch the 56 bus to the ground or enjoy a half hour walk!
Tickets: Adults £22-21, Senior & 22-24s £18-17, 18-21s £14-13 https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Sunderland v Coventry City
Where: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
Public Transport: The best route is generally to travel to Newcastle Central Station and then catch the Metro to Stadium of Light or St Peters stations. Sunderland train station is a 15-minute walk away and is mostly served by local services apart from occasional Grand Central services from London and York.
Tickets: Adult £18-22.50, 65+ £15-22.50, U16 £7.50-22.50, U 22 £10-22.50
Sky Bet League Two
3pm Bury v Colchester United
Public Transport: The 1 tram from Manchester City Centre terminates at Bury. The ground is a 10-minute walk from the stop.
Tickets: Adult £20, Disabled Supporters, 65+ & U23 £14, U18 £10, U16 £7, U12 £5, U5 FREE. https://www.buryfc.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Morecambe v Grimsby Town
Public Transport: Morecambe Station is served regularly by shuttle services from Lancaster Station, which is on the West Coast Mainline and is well connected to Manchester by TransPennine Express and Leeds by Northern Railway. The stadium is a 30-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £16-24, 65+ & Students: £13-20, 18-22: £10-20, 11-17: £5-11, U11: FREE-£11
3pm Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town
Public Transport: The nearest tram stop is Westwood and is a 25-minute walk from the ground. Alternatively, the area is well served by local buses.
Tickets: Adult £16-18, Student, U21 & 65+ £8, U18 £5. (Matchday prices increase by £4 for adults and £2 for concessions and juniors.) https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons
Public Transport: 423, 464, 471, 472, 487 & 2 Gold buses all go close to the ground from Liverpool City Centre. Rock Ferry train station is a 20-minute walk away.
Tickets: (Advance) Adults: £18-21, 65+, 18-22 and Disabled supporters: £11-14, U18 £5-6. U12 £2-5. (All prices increase by £2 on matchday) https://www.trfctickets.co.uk/
National League
3pm Barrow v Dover Athletic
Where: Holker Street, Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UW
Public Transport: Barrow-in-Furness Station has regular services from Preston which link to the West Coast Mainline. There are some services to Barrow directly from Manchester on TransPennine Express.
Tickets: Adults £15-18, Concessions £12-14, 18-22 £8-10, 12-17 £5-8, (Tickets cheaper in advance) https://www.barrowafc.com/the-team/tickets/
3pm FC Halifax Town v Bromley
Public Transport: Northern train direct from Leeds, 503 bus to Huddersfield connects to Transpennine Express services.
Tickets: Adults £20, Over 65’s & Students £17, 12-17 £9, U12 £5, U7 £3
3pm Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood
Public Transport: Trains every 30 minutes from Leeds and hourly from York to Harrogate station. The 36 bus also links Leeds and Harrogate with a frequent service. The stadium is a 25-minute walk from the stadium. Alternatively, the 7 bus stops right outside the ground and is £2 for a return for those with a match ticket.
Tickets: Adult £14, Concession & 17-21 £10, U16 £5 (+£1 for seating and +£2 if bought on matchday) Seating usually sells out in advance. https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/match/tickets/
12.35pm Salford City v Maidenhead United
Public Transport: 96, 97, X41 Red Express & X43 Witch Way buses from central Manchester all stop at the bottom of Moor Lane. The ground is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Tickets: Adults: £10, 60+, Children 5-16, Students: £5, Under-5s: Free
National League North
3pm Altrincham v Chorley
Public Transport: From Manchester, Purple and Green Line trams serve Altrincham interchange regularly. The ground is a 15-minute walk from the interchange.
Tickets: Adults £13, Concessions £10, 12-16 £5, U12s £1
3pm Bradford (Park Avenue) v Nuneaton Borough
Public Transport: 508 from Leeds & 613 from Bradford Interchange both stop at the bottom of Cemetery Road.
Tickets: Adult: £12, Concession: £9, Student: £7, U16’s: £2.
3pm FC United of Manchester v Kidderminster Harriers
Public Transport: 114 and 182 buses both go from Manchester city centre to nearby the ground.
Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £7, U18s £3.
3pm Guiseley v Ashton United
Public Transport: (From Leeds) Regular trains serve Guiseley station, which is a 5-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £13, Concessions £9, 11-18’s: £5, Accompanied U11s £1.
3pm Southport v Hereford
Public Transport: (From Liverpool) Regular Merseyrail services to Southport station, which is a 20-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: (Seating/Standing) Adults £15/£13.50, Concessions (Over 65) £11/£10, 12-18’s £5 Under 11’s FREE (with paying adult)
3pm Spennymoor Town v Brackley Town
Public Transport: Catch a train to Durham on the East Coast Main Line and then catch the 6 or X21 bus to Spennymoor (Burn Terrace stop). The ground is a 3-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £9, Juniors £4, U10’s FREE (with adult)
3pm Stockport County v Blyth Spartans
Where: Edgeley Park, 16 Hardcastle Rd, Stockport SK3 9DD
Public Transport: Stockport Station is well served by trains from Manchester Piccadilly, along with an hourly service from Liverpool. From the station, the ground is a 15-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £15, Students £10, 65+ £10, Disabled Fans £10 6-17 £5, U5’s FREE
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
3pm Hyde United v Bamber Bridge
Public Transport: Newton for Hyde Station is served regularly from Manchester Piccadilly Station and is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adult £10-11, 65+ £6-7, U16 £4-5.
3pm Marine v Buxton
Where: The Marine Travel Arena, College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AS
Public Transport: Blundellsands & Crosby Station on the Northern Line of Merseyrail is served regularly from Liverpool City Centre (Liverpool Central Station). The station is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions: £5, U11's FREE. Everton, Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers & AFC Liverpool season ticket holders: £5
3pm South Shields v Basford United
Public Transport: Bede Station, on the Tyne and Wear Metro is served regularly by trains from Newcastle Central Station (to South Shields). The ground is a 5-minute walk.
Tickets: Adults £10, Students & +65’s £8, U16 £3. Tickets £1 cheaper when bought online. https://tickets.southshieldsfc.co.uk/shop/cart.pl
3pm Warrington Town v Scarborough Athletic
Where: Drivers Direct Stadium, Common Ln, Warrington WA4 2RS
Public Transport: Warrington Central is well served by Northern Railway Liverpool to Manchester services (although the TransPennine Express now passes to the north of the town) and an hourly Sheffield service by East Midlands. The station is a 35-minute walk from the ground. The number 1 and 12 buses from the interchange stop close to the ground. Bank Quay is a similar distance by foot, with no outstanding bus route you will still find yourself walking 15 minutes to the interchange to get the aforementioned 1 or 12.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions: £6, U16s: £2.
3pm Whitby Town v Stafford Rangers
Public Transport: (From the official club website) If you managed to get here by public transport you will be in the Town centre and should award yourself a medal you finding a bus or train that gets to Whitby. Get a taxi up to the ground it’ll cost about 3 quid.
If that doesn't put you off, the 840 Coastliner bus from York (various rail connections) via Malton (Malton station is served by TransPennine trains heading to Scarborough) travels to Whitby.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions: £6, U18's: £3, U16's FREE with paying adult.
3pm Workington v Gainsborough Trinity
Where: Borough Park, Workington, CA14 2DT
Public Transport: Workington Station is served hourly/ half-hourly from Carlisle Station which in turn is served by the West Coast Mainline, TransPennine services from Manchester and Northern Railway services from Newcastle and Leeds. The ground is a 10-minute walk from Workington Station.
Tickets: Adults: £11, Concessions: £7, 12-17: £3, U12s: £1
Evo-Stik League First Division East
3pm Frickley Athletic v Tadcaster Albion
Public Transport: South Elmsall Station, which is served by an hourly Leeds-Doncaster service, is a 15-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adult: £10, Concession: £7, U16: £4
3pm Morpeth Town v Pontefract Collieries
Public Transport: Morpeth Station is a served hourly by Northern Railway services from Newcastle, with limited national trains stopping through the day. The ground is a 40-minute walk away. Alternatively, the x16 bus operates directly between Newcastle and Morpeth (The Kylins) with a 25-minute walk.
Tickets: Adult: £6, Concessions: £4, Kids: Free
3pm Ossett United v Marske United
Where: Ingfield Stadium, Prospect Rd, Ossett WF5 9HA
Public Transport: Dewsbury Station is served by TransPennine services from York, Leeds and Manchester. Ossett bus station, which is across the road from the ground, is served directly by the 126 and MAX 127 buses.
Tickets: Adults: £8, OAP, Student: £5, U16: £1, U6’s: Free.
3pm Pickering Town v Brighouse Town
Where: Recreation Club, Mill Lane, Pickering, YO18 7DB
Public Transport: 840 Coastliner buses serve Pickering directly from Leeds and York. It is much quicker though to catch the hourly TransPennine train to Malton Station and pick up the same bus from there.
Tickets: Adults: £7, Concessions: £5, U16's: Free
3pm Sheffield v Cleethorpes Town
Public Transport: Dronfield Station is served hourly by a Northern Railway service from Leeds and Sheffield. The ground is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: £8 for Adults and £4 Concessions
Evo-Stik League First Division West
3pm Atherton Collieries v Clitheroe
Public Transport: Atherton Station is served every 20 minutes in the day and hourly in the evening by Norther Railway services from Manchester Victoria. The ground is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: £7 adults, £4 concessions, £2 under 12
3pm Colne v Droylsden
Where: Holt House, Harrison Drive, Colne BB8 9SF
Public Transport: The X43 Witch Way bus serves Colne from Manchester to Skipton (where you can catch a connecting train on to Leeds). Colne Station is served by hourly rail services from Preston and Burnley.
Tickets: Adult: £8, OAP, Students: £5, 12-16: £2.
3pm Mossley v Trafford
Public Transport: Mossley Station is served hourly by TransPennine services from Manchester Piccadilly. The ground is a 10 minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £8, Concessions: £5, 16-17s: £2, Children: Free
3pm Prescot Cables v Newcastle Town
Public Transport: Prescot Station is served by half-hourly Northern Railway services between Liverpool and Wigan. The ground is a 15-minute walk away. From Manchester, catch the train to Rainhill and then the 10A bus towards Liverpool from Warrington Road to Church Street.
Tickets: Adults: £8, Senior citizens and students: £5, U16: £1
Sunday 14th April 2019
Women’s FA Cup Semi Final
3.30pm Manchester City Women v Chelsea Women
Public transport: The stadium is right outside Velopark tram stop on the 3 tram (just after Etihad Campus). A 40-minute walk from city centre.
Tickets: Adult £4.50-8.50, Over 65’s & U16 £2.50-4.50, 18-21 FREE
Premier League
4.30pm Liverpool v Chelsea
Where: Anfield Stadium, Anfield Rd, Liverpool L4 0TH
Public Transport: Regular buses from Liverpool Lime Street station
Tickets: Membership required, All matches for remainder of season sold out. Check website for late availability (or local sale if you have an “L” postcode)
Sky Bet Championship
12pm Wigan Athletic v Norwich City
Public Transport: Wigan is served by two stations (Wigan North Western & Wigan Wallgate) which are right next to each other. There are direct trains every hour from Liverpool and every 30 minutes from Manchester. There are regular buses to the stadium, or it is a 25-minute walk.
Tickets: Adults £20, 65+ £15, U18’s £10, U11’s £5, U5’s £2. https://www.wiganathletic.com/matches/tickets/
FA Women’s Championship
12pm Durham Women v Sheffield United Women
Public Transport: Durham station is well served by the East Coast Mainline with direct services from York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. The bus station is a short, but steep, walk into town. From there Prince Bishops 20, Prince Bishops 20A, indiGo 204 and 204a stop a 5-10 minute walk from the stadium.
Tickets: Adults £5, u16/Student/OAP £2, Family of four £12
Monday 15th April 2019
Manchester Premier Cup Final
7.45pm Curzon Ashton v Mossley
Where: Ewen Fields, Walker Lane, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 2SB
Public Transport: Newton for Hyde Station is served regularly from Manchester Piccadilly Station and is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets:
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