WESTON MEET MET POLICE IN OPTIMA STADIUM CLASH

Weston are back at home again this weekend as they take on Metropolitan Police in the Southern League Premier South this Saturday, 18th March. The game kicks off at 3pm.

The Seagulls will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday’s 3-1 home defeat to Bracknell Town, in what was an entertaining game under the Optima Stadium lights. New signing, Olly Mehew, scored his third goal in three home games for his new side.

Our visitors, Met Police, play their third away game in seven days after their midweek trip to Plymouth Parkway and last Saturday’s journey to Poole Town. In those two games, Gavin Mcpherson’s side picked up a 1-0 victory at Parkway and a 1-1 draw against The Dolphins. It could have been even better for Met, but they were denied all three points in Dorset as Poole claimed an injury-time equaliser.

New signing, Liam Ferdinand, scored the only goal against Parkway in midweek to earn a vital three points as Met Police chase the play-off places. That was Ferdinand’s second goal in three games since rejoining from Farnborough.

This is the second time in just under a month that Weston and Met Police will have played each other, following the 0-0 draw at Imber Court in February. With this game in mind, and Met Police’s last two results on the road, another tight yet intriguing encounter would seem likely.

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