WESTON HOST SALISBURY IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE ENCOUNTER

Weston play the final game of five consecutive matches at The Optima as Salisbury make the trip to North Somerset this Saturday, 5th November. The game kicks off at 3pm.

The Seagulls will be looking to put last Saturday’s FA Trophy defeat to Bognor Regis Town behind them, and Weston will be confident of doing so against a Salisbury side who have been struggling for form lately, although they did return to winning ways on Tuesday night after a 2-0 home win over Hanwell Town.

Weston boss Scott Bartlett was watching on in Wiltshire on Tuesday, and will be well aware of what Salisbury are capable of.

Many were surprised last month when long-serving manager Steve Claridge left The Whites, to be replaced by former Salisbury player Brian Dutton. Since Dutton has taken over the reins, the Wiltshire side have suffered heavy defeats at home to Met Police and Truro, and also lost 1-0 at nearby Dorchester last Saturday. The midweek win over Hanwell, therefore, would have been a relief for all involved at the Ray Mac.

Goals for our current Weston side have not been in short supply, and The Seagulls have scored in every home game this season. Weston will be looking to add to their prolific tally against a side that have struggled to keep the ball out of the net in the last few weeks, although Salisbury will have their confidence boosted by Tuesday’s clean sheet, a result that moved The Whites up to ninth in the Southern League Premier South table.

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.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE AFC SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:

Your entrance using your Season Ticket Card will be via the players’ and officials’ entrance.

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