THE SEAGULLS MEET THE ROCKS IN FA TROPHY FIRST ROUND TIE

Weston continue their Isuzu FA Trophy adventure with a home tie against Bognor Regis Town this Saturday, 29th October. The match at the Optima Stadium kicks off at 3pm.

After a 2-0 victory at Yate Town in the previous round, The Seagulls will be looking to make some progress in this competition against their Isthmian Premier League opponents.

In their last fixture, The Rocks found themselves 2-0 up at Billericay Town after goals from Craig Robson and Tom Chalaye. However, Billericay fought back and claimed a 3-2 victory after scoring three times in the last thirteen minutes.

Similarly to Weston, Bognor found their way into the First Round after beating a side from the same division after their 1-0 victory over Bowers & Pitsea, as that man Robson scored the only goal.

The Rocks have good pedigree in this competition, having reached the semi-final stage in 2016 as they lost to Grimsby Town over two legs. In that same season, The Mariners had also beaten Weston in an earlier round at Blundell Park.

Bognor are managed by ex-Premier League striker Robbie Blake, who is probably best remembered for his stunning goal in Burnley’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in 2009. Blake has now been in the Bognor hotseat for three years.

Weston’s and Bognor’s last meeting with each other was in the 2017/18 season in the National League South. The Seagulls won by a goal to nil towards the end of the campaign after Kenan Dunnwald’s early strike at the Woodspring Stadium.

A similar result will be welcome this Saturday, as Weston look to continue their excellent form after consecutive 3-0 victories over Hanwell Town and North Leigh. However, The Rocks are likely to provide a sterner test as both sides look to enter the hat for Monday’s Second Round draw.

If the score is level after 90 minutes, the tie will go straight to a penalty shoot-out.

KEY MATCHDAY INFORMATION:

ADMISSION:

Adult – £12

Concession – (60+, Student with ID, Armed Forces with ID, NHS with ID) £8

Under 16 (accompanied by an adult) – £3.50

Under 8 (accompanied by an adult) – free

Family – £22.50 (valid for two adults & two under 16s)

Pay on the turnstiles only.

TURNSTILES:

We will be operating two turnstiles (Turnstiles 1 & 2) at our main turnstile block next to the club shop, and an additional turnstile on the other side of the ground by our 3G facility (Turnstile 3).

Turnstile 1 and Turnstile 2 will operate on a card only basis, Turnstile 3 is cash only and Academy players.

It helps with congestion and access to the ground if you queue at the correct turnstile.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE AFC WALKING FOOTBALL & JUNIOR ACADEMY MEMBERS:

Please note the entrance for Walking Football members is via the relevant payment method turnstile and Academy members is via Turnstile 3 only.

Those eligible members will be admitted entrance as per your team agreement. Academy parents, you will need to be with the Academy member at the time of entering.

Please note, this is an ‘all-pay’ fixture and the appropriate payment will need to be made at the appropriate turnstile.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE AFC SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:

Please note, this is an ‘all-pay’ fixture and the appropriate payment will need to be made at the appropriate turnstile.

CAR PARK:

Our Supporters’ Car Park charges £2.00 to park on a match day. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept card payment for this. So please ensure you have £2.00 available to pay on arrival.

For Season Ticket holders, early arrival is recommended. Your car park is for your exclusive use, when full you will be given free parking in the Supporters’ Car Park where possible instead.

FACILITIES WITHIN GROUND:

Please note, our Sportsman Bar will close 90 minutes before kick-off, at which time the turnstiles will be open and access can be made into the ground.

Our Somerset Suite Bar, Kitchen and inside ground Joe’s Bar will all be open. Card payment can be made at all three locations.

GROUND REGULATIONS

Please note our full ground regulations are detailed on our website www.westonsmareafc.co.uk/ground-regulations/ all spectators are expected to adhere to these regulations during any game held at The Optima Stadium.

Failure to do so can result in expulsion from The Optima Stadium and its facilities with no refund issued.

CLUB SHOP:

The club shop within The Optima Stadium will be open for all Weston-super-Mare AFC first team games.

KITCHEN MENU AND PRICES:

BEEFBURGER £3.50

CHEESEBURGER £4.00

HOT DOG £3.00

CHIPS £2.00

CHEESY CHIPS £3.00

CURRY SAUCE AND CHIPS £3.00

TEA/COFFEE/BOVRIL £1.50

EXTRA BURGER £2.50