AFC Telford United begin the bank holiday weekend with a trip to Merseyside to take on Southport at Haig Avenue.
AFC Telford United supporters will be housed in the Blowick terrace behind the goal, where just under 1,200 supporters can be housed. This small terrace is set back from the pitch and is open to the elements, so please make sure you bring along that extra jacket.
300 seats are made available to visiting supporters in the Grandstand, as this is covered and generally gives a better view.
Ticket Information
Seating:
Adults £15
Concessions £11
Under 19’s £5
Under 11’s accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Terrace:
Adults £13.50
Concessions £10
Under 19’s £5
Under 11’s accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Please note that cash is not accepted at the turnstiles, a ticket needs to purchased beforehand either online or at the club shop.
Click here to purchase in advance online, https://southportfc.ktckts.com/brand/match-tickets
Bar & Refreshments
There is a bar at the ground which is situated behind the Grandstand, aptly called the Grandstand Bar. This shows Sky Sports matches and even serves its own real ale called ‘Grand Stand Gold’. Otherwise there is the ‘Thatch & Thistle’ pub, which also serves food. This is located near to the bottom of Haig Avenue, at the junction of Butts Road and Meols Cop Road. If you are travelling in from the M58 on the Scrisbrick New Road there is a pub callled Richmond pub, which is also in walking distance of the stadium.
If you have a bit more time on your hands, then just over a mile away is Southport town centre, where there are plenty of good pubs to be found.
The refreshments are competitively priced; Cheeseburgers (£2.50), Cumberland Sausage (£2.50), Hot Dogs (£2) and a selection of pies (£2).
Directions & Parking
Leave the M6 at Junction 26 and take the M58 towards Southport.
Leave the M58 at Junction 3 and take the A570 towards Ormskirk. Follow the A570 around Ormskirk Town Centre towards Southport. On entering Southport you will come to a large roundabout with Tesco’s & McDonalds outlets. Take the 3rd exit onto Scarisbrick New Road (A570). You should now be able to catch sight of the ground over on your right. Pass the Richmond pub on your left and then turn right into Haig Avenue. The ground is down on the right.
There is no car park at the ground as such. There is though plenty of street parking available in the surrounding streets, however in some streets there are some parking restrictions so check for any warning signs.
Nearest Train Station
The nearest railway station to the ground is Meols Cop which is about a mile away from the ground. It is served by trains from Manchester Piccadilly. As you come out of the station turn left and proceed down Norwood Road. After about half a mile, turn right into Haig Avenue and the stadium is located down on the left.
Southport station is located a mile and a half away from the ground. It costs around £5 for a taxi.
Coach Travel
Spaces still remain on the supporters coach to Southport. The coach will depart the New Bucks Head at 11.00am. Cost in advance is £16. To book please call 07966 935 534.
Match Day Programme
Programmes are available from the programme sellers both inside and outside the ground at a cost of £2.50
