WESTON HOST CRAY WANDERERS IN FA TROPHY TIE

Weston begin their 2023/24 Isuzu FA Trophy campaign with a home tie against Cray Wanderers this Saturday, 18th November. The match kicks off at 3pm.

Cray Wanderers, managed by ex-Bromley boss Neil Smith, are currently 17th in the Isthmian Premier Division. In their last game last Saturday, Cray defeated Carshalton Athletic 1-0 at their Hayes Lane home, the ground they share with Smith’s old side, Bromley.

To get to this stage of the competition, Cray have already played two FA Trophy ties thus far. Wanderers knocked out Chesham United 5-3 on penalties in the previous round after an entertaining 3-3 draw at Hayes Lane. And in the Third Qualifying Round, Cray won 1-0 at Needham Market.

Weston will be looking to go on a good run in this season’s competition. This is the first time since 2018 that The Seagulls have taken part in the Second Round, when they were knocked out by Workington AFC after a replay in Cumbria.

FA Trophy replays are now a thing of the past, meaning that if the score is level after 90 minutes, the tie will go straight to a penalty shoot-out.

KEY MATCHDAY INFORMATION:

ADMISSION:

Adult – £14.00

Concession (60+, Students with ID, Armed Forces with ID, NHS with ID) – £10.00

Under 16s – £4.50

Family (valid for 2x Adults & 2x Under 16s) – £28.00

Pay at the turnstiles only, this is an all-pay fixture.

TURNSTILES:

We will be operating four turnstiles.

Turnstiles 1 & 2 – located at our main turnstile block next to the club shop – card only.

Turnstile 3 – located on the opposite side of the ground by our 3G surface – cash only.

Turnstile 4 – located on the opposite side of the ground by our 3G surface – this is for Weston-super-Mare AFC Walking Football Members, Women’s Teams Players and Junior Academy Members plus 1 parent – cash & card.

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

WESTON-SUPER-MARE AFC WALKING FOOTBALL, WOMEN’S TEAMS & ACADEMY MEMBERS:

As this is an ‘all pay game’ relevant admission prices will be required to be paid by all. Entrance can be via any turnstile.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE AFC SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:

As this is an ‘all pay game’ relevant admission prices will be required to be paid by all. Entrance can be via any 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 will be for your exclusive use, when full you will be given free parking in the Supporters Car Park, where possible, instead.

FACILITIES WITHIN THE GROUND:

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

Our Somerset Suite Bar, Sports Lounge 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 HERE. 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.

SUPPORTERS’ KITCHEN MENU & PRICES:

£3.50 – Beefburger

£4.00 – Cheeseburger

£2.50 – Extra Burger

£3.00 – Hot Dog

£2.00 – Chips

£3.00 – Cheesy Chips

£3.00 – Curry Sauce & Chips

£1.50 – Tea/Coffee/Bovril

£1.40 – Cans