THE seventh istalment of Non-League Day is just days away so it’s about time you decided where you’ll be spending it! NLD coincides with the FA Cup first round qualifying this year as Non-League takes centre stage and below are some ideas for you…
Wealdstone – The Stones have reduced entry prices for their National League South fixture against Poole Town. Adults will have to pay just £5 to get in while Under 18s pay £3 and U16s are allowed in absolutely free.
Knaphill – The Combined Counties League Premier side have reduced their admission prices for Non-League Day. Adults can get admission to Brookwood Country Park for the game against Farnham Town for just £4. Concessions will have to pay half of that while U16s go free.
Hitchin Town – The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world and supporters will be able to pay what they want to watch Hitchin take on Biggleswade United on Non-League Day. The Canaries, with the full backing of Biggleswade, will also be donating ten per cent of the gate receipts to Prostate Cancer UK. The winners of the game will make it through to the FA Cup second round qualifying as well as being handed the ‘Save Top Field’ trophy. Sky Sports journalist and Biggleswade director of football Guillem Balague said: “It is important to the clubs. For this one day the focus is on what we are trying to do and that is why it is such an important day for everybody.”
Barton Town Old Boys – Fans will be able to get their questions answered on Non-League Day with Barton Town Old Boys hosting an exclusive Q&A with manager Paul Foot and chairman Mark Gregory after their game against Liversedge in the Northern Counties East League Premier. The Swans are also offering special entry rates, with adults wearing any Barton clothing getting in for £3 while children doing the same earn free entry. The first 50 children aged 5-16 with one paying adult will receive a back to school kit.
SV Oosterheem – For those supporters who want to go the extra mile on Non-League Day, SV Oosterheem will become the first Dutch club to take part in the big day. The amateurs from the Netherlands are welcoming supporters to their game against Wassenaarse with free entry.
St Albans City – For the first time in Non-League Day’s six-year history, St Albans City are at home and are celebrating with a special offer for fans. Entry for their National League South fixture against Hampton & Richmond Borough has been reduced to £12 for adults from £15 while concessions will pay £8. U16s can get into Clarence Park for free while all Premier League and Football League season ticket holders can get in for half price. The Saints have suggested fans make a £3 donation to Prostate Cancer UK.
Tuffley Rovers – The Hellenic League Premier outfit are allowing supporters to pay what they want for entry to their game against Carterton. A percentage of the proceeds will also be donated to local Gloucestershire charity, the James Hopkins Trust.
Margate – Supporters in Kent can watch Margate’s National League South game against Hungerford for a reduced price of £5 for adults and concessions while 11-17 year-olds pay just £3 and children under 11 get in free. All Margate youth players will gain entry for free and youth players from any other club will pay just £2 if wearing their team’s colours. A bouncy castle, zorbing football and face painting will be put on to keep the youngsters entertained at Hartsdown Park.
Feckenham – For any Non-League fans wanting a Non-League Day fix in the Midlands can watch Feckenham play Paget Rangers for absolutely nothing. Entry to the Midland League Division Two game is free for all.
South Shields – Any budding superheroes are urged to head to South Shields for their Northern League Division One fixture against Whitley Bay. The club are raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK on the day and are encouraging supporters, young and old, to wear superhero themed fancy dress. The supporter in the best costume at Mariners Park will receive a prize.
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