Supporters’ Forum member Luke Searston provides an away day guide for Saturday’s trip to Altrincham…
What kit will we be in?
The lads will be in blue for this fixture.
Ticket information
Tickets are priced as follows: Adult £20, Concession 65+ £15, Full Time Student £15, NHS Worker £15, Junior (12-18 Years) £9, Child (5-11 years) £4, Under 5 £1. Keep an eye on the website for the latest availability.
True Blue Travel information
Subject to availability, True Blue Travel spaces are priced at £18 Adults/£10 U16s (U16s must be accompanied by a supporter aged 18+). Coaches will depart from the SMH Group Stadium (the HUB) at 11.30am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the coach departs.
How do I get to the ground?
The address for the ground is: J.Davidson Stadium, Moss Lane, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8AP. Please note that Manchester United are also in action on this day at Old Trafford, playing Nottingham forest (3pm Kick off), so please allow extra time for your journey as traffic maybe heavy heading towards Manchester.
Which stand are we in?
Spireites fans will predominantly be housed in The Hale End Terrace, please note that this is an uncovered terrace.
Where can I park?
There is some street parking around the ground. Further along Moss Lane is a business unit called Aecom (WA15 8FH) which offers matchday parking, free of charge.
Which is the nearest train station?
The ground is a 10-15 minute walk from Altrincham Railway Station/Interchange. The station is served by trains from Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can also get the Metrolink tram from both Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria mainline stations. However do please note, there is a rail strike planned by the RMT union on the day of the fixture so there will be a very limited train service, please check before you travel.
Pubs for away fans?
A few minutes’ walk from the ground, is the King George pub. This pub allows away fans, it also serves food and shows Sky Sports. Otherwise, Altrincham town centre is around 15 minutes’ walk away. In the town centre, various pubs such as Wetherspoons (the unicorn to be exact) can be found.
Is food and drink available?
Just opposite the ground on Stamford Park Road is the Good Catch Chippy. As mentioned above, the town centre is around 15 minutes’ walk away, where various food outlets are on offer. Otherwise, inside the ground the usual burgers, pies etc will be on offer along with hot and cold drinks. Alcohol is NOT available inside the ground.
Can I get a programme?
Yes, programmes will be available, priced at £3.