WESTON WELCOME BACK SHEPTON MALLET IN SOMERSET PREMIER CUP

Weston are back at the Optima Stadium as they once again welcome Shepton Mallet, this time in a Somerset Premier Cup tie. The game kicks off at 7:45pm this Tuesday, 4th October.

Before Weston’s 7-2 victory over Helston Athletic, The Seagulls entertained Mallet in the previous round of the FA Cup. Reuben Reid’s goal was enough on the day, but Shepton gave a good account of themselves and left the ground with their heads held high.

Shepton have been playing well all season and had a 100% record in the Western League Premier Division after winning all of their first eight games. On Saturday, they dropped points for the first time this season after a shock defeat at Torpoint, who picked up their first win of the season.

The Seagulls have a good record in the Somerset Premier Cup, having won the competition in 2011, 2012, 2018 and 2019. While silverware is always a welcome addition to the trophy cabinet, manager Scott Bartlett may well see this fixture as an opportunity to rotate his team ahead of an extremely busy fixture schedule.

KEY MATCHDAY INFORMATION:

ADMISSION:

Adult – £9

Concession – (60+, Student with ID, Armed Forces with ID, NHS with ID) £6

Under 16 (accompanied by an adult) – £2.50

Under 8 (accompanied by an adult) – free

Family – £17 (valid for two adults & two under 16s)

Pay on the turnstiles only.

TURNSTILES:

We will be operating two turnstiles at our main turnstile block next to the club shop.

Turnstile 1, on the left, will operate on a cash only basis.

Turnstile 2, on the right, will operate on a card only basis.

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 & Junior Academy members is now via the main turnstiles. Those eligible members will be admitted entrance as per your team agreement. Junior Academy Parents, you will need to be with the Junior 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 turnstiles.

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 turnstiles.

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 still be 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