More than 1,200 City supporters will be travelling to the Wham Stadium tomorrow to watch the Bantams against Accrington Stanley (3.00pm).
The Sky Bet League One season continues 34 miles away from the Northern Commercials Stadium as the Bantams face Accrington Stanley for their thirteenth Sky Bet League One contest.
We have created an Away Day Fan Guide for those making the trip today...
THE GROUND
The Wham Stadium holds around 5,500 (3,100 seated) and is currently one of the smallest stadiums in the football league.
In May 2018, Accrington Stanley were given the green light to knock down and rebuild the 'Whinney Hill Stand' to maximise their capacity by approximately 500.
Those supporters who purchased seating tickets will be located in the Whinney Hill Stand, and standing supporters will be watching the game from the Coppice Terrace.
TICKETS
City supporters can pay on the gate for tomorrow's fixture.
A further allocation of standing tickets were made available during midweek, though seating admission is hugely limited for the Wham Stadium.
Ticket prices are as follows:
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Adults |
£20 |
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Seniors (64+) |
£15 |
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Students |
£15 |
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Juniors (12-17 years old) |
£10 |
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Under 12s |
£5 |
Disabled supporters pay the necessary admission fee and will qualify for a complimentary carer ticket - if in receipt of DLA or PIP at the mid or enhanced rate.
TRAVELLING TO THE GROUND
From the M65…
Leave the M65 at Junction 7, taking the Clitheroe turn off the roundabout. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights opposite Clayton Business Park, following the A678. Follow the road over the canal bridge to the next set of traffic lights. Turn right again going over the motorway bridge and towards Accrington on the A680. Carry straight on at the next set of lights with the Greyhound pub on your right. Follow the road as it bends to the right and then take the first left after the Crown pub into Livingstone Road.
From M66…
At the end of the M66 follow the A56 until you come to the Rising Bridge roundabout. Take the first turning, the A680 towards Accrington for around 3 miles. After passing the police and fire stations on the left follow the ring road dual carriageway around the town centre, through the pelican crossing and three sets of traffic lights. At the fourth set of lights, opposite the Castle pub, turn right to re-join the A680. Follow this road up the hill for approximately 1 mile, Livingstone Road is approximately 400 yards past Accrington Victoria Hospital on the right.
By Train…
The nearest railway station is Accrington this is approximately 20 min walk from the ground. Directions leave the station and proceed down the hill passing over the main Blackburn road, follow the road down the hill passing the King Street Pub on your left, follow the road down to the main roundabout cross over the road and head up the hill passing the Aldi supermarket still on your left, at the top of the hill turn left (Whalley Road) follow this road straight on through the traffic lights, the Gray Horse and the Oaklea pubs are 300 Metres through the lights, carry on straight along Whalley Road over the mini roundabout for approximately 200 Metres Livingstone Road is on your right turn down Livingstone Road and the ground is on your left.
By Bus (From Accrington centre)…
The nearest stop is opposite the Crown Pub and is reached by the Hyndburn Circular Bus this runs every 15 minutes from the main bus station in the centre of Accrington.
CAR PARKING
Car parking is available on the William Dyer Electrical Stand following building developments at the club. We have 59 spaces available to pre-book on a seasonal or match-by-match basis. The price per game is £5.
ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS
The Pubs…
The Club Sports Bar is located behind the Main Stand (HML Recycling Jack Barrett) which welcomes home and away supporters. The bar offers draft lager, draft cider and all the standard pub drinks along with a selection of pies, plus it shows live sport on the big screens pre and post match.
A little further down Whalley Road (five minutes walk in the direction of the motorway), is the Greyhound pub, which is a Sam Smith's house.
Food…
Food is served within the ground. Other than the pubs detailed above there are a couple of places to eat close to the ground, The Oaklea Fish & Chip shop across the road from the Grey Horse, and of course in the town centre McDonalds and various takeaways.
PROGRAMME
Official matchday magazines will be available around the groud - for just £3!
Enjoy the game!
* Mileage taken directly from the Northern Commercials Stadium to the visiting ground and includes return journeys.