Hello and welcome to this week’s Northern Football Guide. Easter
weekend means that this is a bumper edition with 90 games across the north
being covered. The other problem has been the sheer number of highlights in the schedule! We are getting to the point in the season where issues of
promotion and relegation will be solidified across the leagues this week. Manchester
United Women will wrap up their inaugural season with the title if they can win
their two home games this week. It has been a fantastic first season for the club
and I for one am looking forward to the beginnings of their rivalry with
Manchester City Women from next season.
Last weekend I found myself on the wrong side of the Pennines at short notice and unable to attend the original game I had been hoping to go to. A quick check at the guide told me that the best game I could reach would be Warrington Town v Scarborough Athletic and so off I went to Cantilever Park, unsure what to expect.
Hello Ashton
and welcome to the last chance saloon. The gap to safety is now four points. It
does not look likely to be breached. A home game against Chester is about as
good as United could hope for. Chester have produced some truly horrific away
results this year and another will be required to keep Ashton on the heels of
Guiseley. The 19th placed side have a far tougher game against a
Blyth side who are making a late run for the playoffs. Could we be set up for a
tight finish at the bottom?
3pm Hull City v Sheffield United
3pm Rotherham United v Birmingham City
3pm Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol City
3pm Wigan Athletic v Preston North End
3pm Oldham Athletic v Mansfield Town
3pm FC Halifax Town v Wrexham
3pm Harrogate Town v Gateshead
3pm Salford City v AFC Fylde
3pm Bradford (Park Avenue) v York City
3pm FC United of Manchester v Blyth Spartans
3pm Guiseley v Darlington
3pm Southport v Kidderminster Harriers
3pm Spennymoor Town v Chorley
3pm Stockport County v Curzon Ashton
3pm Marine v Bamber Bridge
3pm South Shields v Scarborough Athletic
3pm Warrington Town v Witton Albion
3pm Whitby Town v Farsley Celtic
3pm Workington v Lancaster City
3pm Morpeth Town v Marske United
3pm Ossett United v Pontefract Collieries
3pm Pickering Town v Tadcaster Albion
3pm Sheffield v Belper Town
3pm Colne v Clitheroe
3pm Kendal Town v Droylsden
3pm Mossley v Glossop North End
3pm Prescot Cables v Skelmersdale United
3pm Radcliffe v Ramsbottom United
Meanwhile, Farsley and Atherton can also seal leagues titles
before the end of the Easter holiday (Farsley have an Easter double on the
cards if they can win the league cup tonight against Trafford). On the flip
side, Bamber Bridge, Ashton United, Bradford City, Bolton, and Rotherham could
all suffer relegation inside the next week. It is a time of mixed emotions, and
more sides will come away disappointed than the select few who are privileged
to win. With that in mind, I hope your next few weeks are full of excitement at
the very least!
Last weekend I found myself on the wrong side of the Pennines at short notice and unable to attend the original game I had been hoping to go to. A quick check at the guide told me that the best game I could reach would be Warrington Town v Scarborough Athletic and so off I went to Cantilever Park, unsure what to expect.
From the start, it was end-to-end stuff, with both sides experiencing
periods of dominance punctuated by promising counter-attacks. One such breakaway saw Warrington take the lead with a beautifully weighted ball across the
box giving the impressive Tony Gray the perfect opportunity to find the bottom
corner. Scarborough will, however, be wondering how they contrived not to score
immediately after they went behind, with a succession of chances repelled by the
Warrington defence. By the time The Wire secured victory with their second goal
in the 90th minute, it felt like the home side were good value for the
result.
A healthy crowd of over 500 watched the game, with a
friendly atmosphere from both home and away supporters alike. The ground was
full of character, I loved how the main seated stand was nestled between phone
masts, demonstrating the thrifty nature required to thrive at this level!
This week, the stand out highlight of the week is the top of
the table clash between Chorley and Stockport. I am so excited for this game,
it pains me that I cannot attend. Both sides know they will thrive in the
division above and will be desperate to avoid the lottery of the playoffs in
order to get there. Stockport have unsurprisingly sold out their allocation for
the game and Chorley are well on the way to achieving the same. Tickets are a
little pricier than usual and must be purchased in advance from the ticket
office in Chorley, but do try and get there if you can for one of the
highlights of the season.
As ever, please check before you travel. This is a guide
only and I haven’t stress tested my travel recommendations to any great degree!
Tickets often sell out so make sure you have a ticket or can get one. If you
find the guide useful please share, like and give me any feedback you feel
inclined to. Happy groundhopping and a happy Easter!
Highlights This Week
Tuesday 16th April 2019
7.45pm Altrincham v Brackley
Town
Altrincham’s impressive home form earned another scalp last
week as title-chasing Chorley were seen off in a 5-3 thriller. They now have an
opportunity to claim third spot from Brackley and hugely improve their playoff
chances. An away victory in the reverse fixture back in December will add to Alty’s
confidence.
7.45pm Farsley Celtic v
Trafford
League Cup final time here and there is a very clear favourite.
Farsley are top of the Evo Stik Premier and Trafford sit outside the playoffs
in the Evo Stik. Celtic are on for the league and cup double and should solidify
the first part here, but far stranger things have happened in cup finals! This
game takes place at FCUM’s Broadhurst Park.
Wednesday 17th April 2019
8pm Manchester
City v Tottenham Hotspur
The Manchester City octuple (including women’s and youth cup)
is in its most precarious position so far. Spurs come into the second leg
carrying a precious 1-0 lead knowing that an away goal for Tottenham will make
this extremely difficult. City will surely be determined to exorcise the demons
of last season’s defeat at this stage to Liverpool. You need a previous purchase
to get a ticket, but if you can this game should be high on drama.
Friday 19th April 2019
12.30pm Sheffield
United v Nottingham Forest
Last week I asked whether Sheffield had done enough to feel confident
of beating Leeds. Two draws in a week demonstrated they did not and all of a sudden,
they feel very far back from their Yorkshire rivals. It is vital they get back
on track here or it will be they who face the gauntlet of the playoffs.
3pm Rochdale v Wycombe
Wanderers
A huge win away to Accrington last week has seen Rochdale
sneak out of the relegation zone by a point. Partially thanks to Wycombe, whose
victory at Southend sent the Shrimpers into bottom four. Rochdale will be
hoping that Wycombe don’t repeat the job here as it would surely plunge them right
back into trouble.
5.15pm Sunderland v Doncaster
Rovers
An exciting evening game in Sunderland between two sides
with a lot to play for. The hosts are two points off automatic promotion with a
game in hand on Barnsley. Doncaster are in the final playoff spot, but with
Peterborough breathing down their necks, they know they can ill afford any slip-ups.
3pm Tranmere
Rovers v Forest Green Rovers
The two top teams in the League Two form guide face off here
in a huge game for Tranmere. They are only two points off automatic promotion
with two games to go, and will likely fancy themselves to sneak in following on
from their huge win over MK Dons last week. With the current top two still to play,
it would be an incredible achievement, but a win here will make them feel
invincible.
3pm Ashton United v Chester
3pm Blyth Spartans v Guiseley
Saturday 20th April 2019
5.30pm Accrington
Stanley v Luton Town
Accrington’s huge win against Walsall has helped to erase
the defeat to Rochdale quickly around that Lancashire town. There may well be
wild celebrations at this game as well. The visitors, Luton Town, look set to
wrap up the title in this game and complete their massive comeback after
sinking from the Championship to the Conference.
1pm Chorley v Stockport
County
The biggest game left of the season in any division. This
game is set up so perfectly with the away side holding a slight advantage in
the table. A win here for either side would be enormous. Chorley haven’t won in
the last three, while Stockport have only won once so it would be fair to say
nerves will play a huge role. Stockport won convincingly in the reverse
fixture, though Chorley won the playoff matchup between these two sides last
season. Tickets can only be bought from the Chorley club shop with no sales
past 7pm on Thursday.
3pm Bamber Bridge
v Matlock Town
Bamber need a win here. They are two points away from safety
with a game in hand over Mickleover in the place above them. Bamber’s win over Hyde
followed 5 defeats on the bounce. Matlock, on the other hand, are also on a run
of one win in their last six. If The Bridge want to save their season, this is
the game where they will surely have to show that they can.
3pm Ramsbottom
United v Mossley
Rammy are holding in the playoffs by the skin of their teeth
at the moment. This game against 7th placed Mossley will be crucial
in defending their place. Mossley can go level on points with the home side
should they win here and boost their playoff hopes. Colne will also be looking
to cash in on any slips here with their valuable game in hand still to come.
With 3rd-7th separated by four points, it is fair to say
the playoff race in the Evo Stik First Division West is absolutely enthralling.
12pm Manchester
United Women v Crystal Palace Ladies
Depending on results in the week, this could be the game
where United seal the Championship title. The perfect way to seal a brilliant
first season in business will surely just be a precursor to many years at the top
of the Super League.
Monday 22nd April 2019
3pm Blackpool v Fleetwood
Town
There isn’t a whole lot to play for here. Both sides are probably
going to finish mid-table. This, however, feels more like a battle for the soul
of the Fylde coast. Blackpool have seen two sides muscling into their territory while they have been through the doldrums
of the Oyston’s ownership. Now though, they will want to regain their position
as the premier club in the region. The process towards securing that begins
with a win here over 90 minutes (and maybe 12 rounds*) with Barton’s side.
*If Barton is still in charge of course.
3pm Harrogate
Town v Gateshead
The surprise package of the early part of the National
League season, Harrogate rose to the summit of the National League with victory
over Gateshead back in September. Now, as we reach the end of the campaign,
they will merely be happy to keep up their spot in the playoffs; a spot which
has been put in jeopardy by a draw to Maidstone and defeat to Boreham Wood.
With away games against Leyton Orient and Wrexham their only other fixtures,
this has become an absolute must win for Harrogate.
3pm Salford City
v AFC Fylde
The joke this season has been that Salford only get good
crowds if Manchester United aren’t playing. That may not be true in reality,
however, custodians of Old Trafford would surely recognise this inexorable late-season
as distinctly reminiscent of many Ferguson league wins. Orient have failed to
cash in on their games in hand are struggling to turn simple results. With
Solihull away still to come, there will surely be slip ups for Salford to
capitalise on. Can they do their part and win this, their toughest fixture
left?
3pm Spennymoor Town v Chorley
3pm Stockport
County v Curzon Ashton
There is not a huge amount to say here that hasn’t already
been said in the preview for the big one. Chorley have a much tougher Easter
Monday fixture to contend with after the Saturday face-off but both sides have
demonstrated they are capable of slipping up at unexpected moments. What drama
it would be to see any Saturday advantage erased so soon.
3pm South Shields v Scarborough Athletic
3pm Warrington Town v Witton Albion
3pm Whitby Town v
Farsley Celtic
Farsley’s tricky trip out to Whitby could be where they secure
the title and promotion back to the National North. It would be an impressive
day on which to secure the title, with South Shields and Warrington both facing
easier fixtures. Three points ahead with three to play feels like a sure thing
to someone who has almost exclusively consumed this division via tables and
spreadsheets. In Farsley and South Shields it will be a very different experience.
3pm Ossett United
v Pontefract Collieries
A potential playoff final precursor. In reality, this is
about jockeying for position, will anyone be holding back?
3pm Atherton
Collieries v Trafford
Another potential title winning game. Atherton have been
flawless since defeat to second-placed Radcliffe. Sealing the title here would
be a remarkable display of resilience for the long-time league leaders.
The Northern Football Guide
Tuesday 16th April 2019
National League North
7.45pm Altrincham v
Brackley Town
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
Evo-Stik League First Division East
7.45pm Morpeth Town v
Pickering Town
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
Evo-Stik League First Division West
7.45pm Colne v
Radcliffe
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.
Integro League Cup Final
7.45pm Farsley Celtic v
Trafford
Where: Broadhurst
Park, 310 Lightbowne Rd, Manchester M40 0FJ
Public Transport:
114 and 182 buses both go from Manchester city centre to nearby the ground.
Tickets:
Wednesday 17th April 2019
UEFA Champions League Quarter Final
8pm Manchester
City v Tottenham Hotspur
Public
Transport: City Link footpath signposted from Manchester Piccadilly Station
is a 25-minute walk. Etihad Campus Tram Stop is a short walk from the ground.
Tickets:
Restricted general sale (previous purchase required). Adult from £40 https://tickets.mancity.com/
FA Women’s Super League
7pm Everton
Ladies v Birmingham City Women
Public Transport: (From Liverpool) Regular Merseyrail services to
Southport station, which is a 20-minute walk from the ground. From Manchester
Victoria, you can change at Wigan Wallgate to reach Southport, or take the X2
bus between Preston and Liverpool.
Tickets: Adults £5, Senior £2.50, Junior FREE https://southportfc.ktckts.com/brand/everton
FA Women’s Championship
7pm Manchester United
Women v Aston Villa Ladies
Public Transport: Leigh Bus Station is served directly from Manchester
(and other local towns) and is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £5, U16s/65+: £2.50.
Friday 19th April 2019
Sky Bet Championship
3pm Bolton
Wanderers v Aston Villa
Public Transport: Horwich Parkway
Station is nearby and is serviced by Manchester -Preston/Blackpool routes.
3pm Leeds United v
Wigan Athletic
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
Stoke 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.
Tickets: Adult prices from £30, Over-65s from £20,
Under-18s from £17 https://www.mfc.co.uk/tickets/tickets
Where: Deepdale Stadium, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6RU
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/
12.30pm Sheffield United 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. Bramall Lane is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Tickets:
from £31 adults, £26 Seniors, £21 Young Adults/Students and £15 juniors https://www.sufc.co.uk/tickets/home-tickets/
Sky Bet League One
3pm Barnsley v
Shrewsbury 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 Fleetwood
Town v Peterborough United
Public transport: Blackpool North Station links directly to
Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. From there, travel to Fleetwood either by the
1 Bus from nearby central library or the Blackpool Tramway from North Pier to
Stanley Road.
Tickets: Adult £22-26, Senior £17-21, U16 £7-10, U25 £17-21, U5
FREE (Prices vary slightly up or down for the premium and “value” fixtures.) https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/tickets/
3pm Rochdale v
Wycombe Wanderers
Public Transport: From Manchester
Victoria, take the 1 Line tram to Bury, there catch the 468 Trax from Market
Stop E to Sandy Lane, which is a short walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £17-22, 65+ & 21
and under: £12-16, 16 and under: £5, 2 and under: Free.
5.15pm Sunderland v
Doncaster Rovers
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 Carlisle
United v Lincoln City
Public Transport: Carlisle Station is served by the West Coast
Mainline, TransPennine services from Manchester and Northern Railway services
from Newcastle and Leeds. The ground is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £16-19, Senior £13-16, Young Person: £10-13,
Junior: £7-10, U11: £4-7, U7: FREE. (All prices increase by £3 on
matchday) https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Tranmere
Rovers v Forest Green Rovers
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 AFC Fylde v
Barnet
Public
Transport: Kirkham & Wesham Railway Station is served regularly by
Northern Railway services from Blackpool and Preston as well as hourly services
direct from Manchester and Liverpool. The ground is a 20-minute walk from the
station.
Tickets:
Adults: £18-14, U16: £10-5
3pm Gateshead v
Chesterfield
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
3pm Hartlepool
United v FC Halifax Town
Public Transport: Direct Grand Central
trains from York. Hourly Northern services between Middlesbrough, Sunderland
and Newcastle.
Tickets: Seating: Adults £20, 60+,
U19s, Students & Armed Forces £10, U16s £5. Standing: Adults £18, 60+,
U19s, Students & Armed Forces £9, U16s £5.
National League North
3pm Ashton United v
Chester
Public
Transport: Ashton-under-Lyne is at the end of
the Number 3 Tram line. The ground is a 30-minute walk from there,
alternatively 38, 39, 231, 331 & 333 go from Ashton to the ground.
Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions (Available With ID - (e.g. Bus
Pass or Student ID) £8, Accompanied U12’s £3.
3pm Blyth
Spartans v Guiseley
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)
3pm Curzon Ashton v
Southport
Public Transport: (From Manchester) 3 Tram to Ashton-Under-Lyne.
Ashton West tram station is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults: £12.00, Over 65s £6, Students: Pay what you can afford
(When producing free student season ticket) / £6.00 Under 16s: Free (When
producing U16 free season ticket/ also allows half price adult entry)
3pm Darlington v
Bradford (Park Avenue)
Public Transport: Darlington Station is on the East Coast Mainline
and is well served by direct trains from Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester and
Liverpool. The ground is a 30-minute walk away from the station. Alternatively,
the x26 and x27 buses serve the ground directly from the station. Darlington’s
website advises that taxis cost £4 from the town centre.
Tickets: Adults: £14, Senior/Student/Forces: £10, U16: £5, U11:
FREE
3pm York City v
Spennymoor Town
Public Transport: York station is a
20-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults £14-17, Over-65s &
18-21s £10-12, U18 £5-6, U5 FREE
Saturday 20th April 2019
Premier League
3pm Huddersfield
Town v Watford
Public Transport: On the TransPennine
Express route between Leeds (20 mins) and Manchester (30 mins). The ground it a
half mile walk from Huddersfield Station.
Tickets: Adults £30, Over-60s £20,
Under-18s £15 (Memberships or previous purchase history may be required) https://www.htafc.com/tickets/
12.30pm Manchester
City v Tottenham Hotspur
Where: Etihad
Stadium, Ashton New Rd, Manchester M11 3FF
Public Transport:
City Link footpath signposted from Manchester Piccadilly Station is a 25 minute
walk. Etihad Campus Tram Stop is a short walk from the ground.
Tickets: SOLD OUT https://tickets.mancity.com/
5.30pm Newcastle United v
Southampton
Public Transport: Easy walking distance from anywhere in the city
centre including Newcastle Central Station.
Tickets: Limited availability from £35 for adults https://www.nufc.co.uk/tickets
Sky Bet League One
5.30pm Accrington
Stanley v Luton Town
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/
National League North
1pm Chorley v
Stockport County
Public Transport: The 125 bus from Bolton to Preston stops outside
the ground. Northern trains serve Bolton and Preston is well served by the West
Coast Mainline.
Tickets: All ticket, no on-day sales. Purchases must be made from
the Chorley club shop before Thursday 8pm. Away end sold out.
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
3pm Bamber Bridge v
Matlock Town
Public Transport: From Preston, there are hourly trains to Lostock
Hall which is a 15-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults £9, 65+ & Students: £6, U11s
FREE when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
3pm Farsley
Celtic v Hyde United
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.
3pm Lancaster
City v Nantwich Town
Public Transport: Lancaster Station is on the West Coast Mainline
and is served directly from Manchester, Leeds and is easily accessible from the
rest of the north west. The ground is a 5-minute walk from the station.
Tickets: Adults: £10, Concessions/OAP/Students: £7, Juniors
(14-17): £5, Under 14s FREE
3pm Scarborough
Athletic v Grantham Town
Where:
Flamingo Land Stadium, Scarborough Sports Village, Ashburn Road, Scarborough,
North Yorkshire, YO11 2JW
Public
Transport: Scarborough Station is served by hourly TransPennine services
via York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. The ground is a 20-minute walk from
the station.
Tickets:
Adults: £10, 12-16, 65+, Students, Armed Forces and Veterans: £5, U11 FREE with
paying adult.
3pm Stalybridge
Celtic v Warrington Town
Public Transport: Stalybridge Station is served directly by
TransPennine services from Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds with other Northern
services also stopping at the station. The ground is a 30-minute uphill walk
away. The 236, 237 and 387 buses go from the station to right outside the
ground.
Tickets: Adult: £10, Concession £6.
Evo-Stik League First Division East
3pm Brighouse
Town v Carlton
Town
Public Transport: (From Leeds) The 255 bus from Leeds to Halifax
stops at Wakefield Road St Giles Road which is a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Brighouse Station is served twice-hourly from Leeds, from there catch the 548
to Halifax Road Harley Head Farm which is a 5-minute walk away. The ground is a
45-minute walk directly from the station. (From Manchester) Northern services
from Manchester Victoria to Halifax Station or TransPennine Express services
from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfield Station connect to the 549 from either
side of Brighouse. The bus stops at Halifax Road Harley Head Farm which is a
5-minute walk away from the ground.
Tickets: £8 for adults and £5 for concessions
3pm Marske United v
Spalding United
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
3pm Pontefract
Collieries v Sheffield
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:
3pm Stocksbridge
Park Steels v Lincoln United
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
3pm Tadcaster
Albion v Gresley
Public Transport: The 840 and 843 Coastliner buses connect
Tadcaster directly with Leeds and York. The ground is a short walk from New
Street bus stop.
Tickets: Adult: £8, Concession & Student: £5, 8-17: £1, U7:
FREE
Evo-Stik League First Division West
3pm Clitheroe v
Leek Town
Public Transport: Clitheroe Interchange is served hourly by a
Northern Railway service from Manchester Victoria. The ground is a 10-minute
walk away.
3pm Droylsden v
Market Drayton Town
Public Transport: Droylsden Tram Station is served regularly by the
Blue Line towards Ashton-under-Lyne. From there, the ground is a 5-minute walk.
Tickets: Adults: £8, OAP, students, 16-18: £5, U16 £1.
3pm Ramsbottom
United v Mossley
Public Transport: X41 Red Express buses
link Ramsbottom with central Manchester and Accrington.
Tickets: Adults: £8, Concessions: £4
(over 65s, under 16 years, 17-18 Students), Children under 12 (when accompanied
by an adult): £1.
3pm Skelmersdale
United v Atherton Collieries
Public
Transport: The 385 bus runs through Skewlmersdale. From Liverpool catch a
Merseyrail service to Ormskirk and take the bus from there. From Manchester,
Catch a Northern Railway service to Wigan and get the bus in the opposite
direction!
Tickets:
Adults £8, Concessions £4 and U16s £1
3pm Trafford v
Runcorn Linnets
Public Transport: Trafford is nearby to two stations with irregular
services. From Manchester Oxford Road, catch the 1415 to Chassen Road (1426)
for a Saturday game or the 1915 to Chassen Road (1926). The 255 bus offers a
slower, more regular alternative from Manchester. From Liverpool, catch the
1319 from Lime Street to Flixton (1412) for a Saturday game or the 1819 to
Chassen Road (1920) for an evening game.
Tickets: Adult: £8, Concessions: £5, U16: £2
3pm Widnes v
Colne
Where: Halton Stadium, Lower House Ln, Widnes WA8 7DZ
Public
Transport: Widnes
Station is served regularly by trains from Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester
Oxford Road. There is also a direct hourly East Midlands service from
Sheffield. The stadium is a 25-minute walk away.
Tickets: Adults: £7, Concessions: £3, Under 16s: FREE
FA Women’s Championship
12pm Manchester
United Women v Crystal Palace Ladies
Where: Leigh
Sports Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY
Public Transport: Leigh
Bus Station is served directly from Manchester (and other local towns) and is a
10-minute walk from the ground.
Tickets: Adults:
£5, U16s/65+: £2.50.
5pm Sheffield
United Women v London Bees
Where:
Olympic Legacy Park,
Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 3TL
Public Transport: Sheffield station is directly connected to all
major cities across the north by TransPennine Express, Cross Country and East
Midlands Trains. Trams to Arena/Olympic Legacy Park leave the city centre
regularly.
Tickets: Adult £5, Seniors, U22’s & Students £3
Sunday 21st April 2019
Premier League
1.30pm Everton v
Manchester United
Public
Transport: Regular 919 buses operate from Liverpool Lime Street station on
matchdays.
Tickets: CAT A Adult £42-49, Concession £29-32,
Junior £21-24. CAT B £38-45, Concession £26-29, Junior £19-22. SOLD OUT Resale
tickets available officially through Stubhub http://www.evertonfc.com/ticket-news
FA Women’s Super League
2pm Liverpool Women
v Bristol City Women
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: Adults £5,
U16/65+/Students/Disabled £2.50, Family (2+2) £12.
FA Women’s Championship
12pm Durham Women v Millwall
Lionesses
Where:
New Ferens Park, Belmont, Durham, DH1 1GG
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 22nd April 2019
Sky Bet Championship
3pm Blackburn Rovers v
Bolton Wanderers
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/
3pm Hull City v Sheffield United
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/
3pm Rotherham United v Birmingham City
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/
3pm Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol City
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: Adults from £36 https://www.swfc.co.uk/tickets/
3pm Wigan Athletic v Preston North End
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/
Sky Bet League One
3pm Blackpool v
Fleetwood Town
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 Bradford City v
Gillingham
Public Transport: Bradford Forster
Square is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. More regular services operate from
Bradford Interchange which is a 30-minute walk away, with buses usually
available.
Tickets: Adults £25, Senior
Citizens/Students £15, U16 £10, U11 £5. (Adults £20 till 5pm the day before the
match) https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/tickets/
Sky Bet League Two
3pm Bury v
Northampton Town
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
Cheltenham 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 Mansfield 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/
National League
3pm Barrow v
Hartlepool United
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 Wrexham
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 Gateshead
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/
3pm Salford City v AFC Fylde
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
Hereford
Where: J.Davidson
Stadium, Moss Ln, Hale, Altrincham WA15 8AP
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 York City
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 Blyth Spartans
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 Darlington
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 Kidderminster Harriers
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 Chorley
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 Curzon Ashton
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
Stalybridge Celtic
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 Bamber Bridge
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 Scarborough Athletic
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 Witton Albion
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 Farsley Celtic
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 Lancaster City
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 Stocksbridge Park
Steels
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 Marske United
Where: Craik Park, Morpeth Common, Morpeth, Northumberland,
NE61 2YX
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 Pontefract Collieries
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 Tadcaster Albion
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 Belper 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 Trafford
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 Clitheroe
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 Kendal Town v Droylsden
Where: ST&B Accountants
Stadium, Park Side Rd, Kendal LA9 7BL
Public Transport: Oxenholme Station
is just outside Kendal and is served by West Coast Mainline services, as well
as direct TransPennine services from Manchester. From Oxenholme, you can take
the train to Kendal station on the Lakeland Line. Alternatively there are a
numerous bus services from Oxenholme station to the town. The ground is a 15-20
minute walk from the town centre.
Tickets: Adults: £9, Senior Citizens/Concessions: £5, U16s: Free.
3pm Mossley v Glossop North End
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 Skelmersdale United
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
3pm Radcliffe v Ramsbottom United
Public Transport: Raddcliffe Tram Station is on the Yellow Line and
is served regularly by trams from Manchester city centre. The ground is a
25-minute walk from the station.
Tickets:
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