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Bracknell Town - Match Day Guide - Saturday 10th February 2024
9 February 2024
We welcome Bracknell Town to Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon in the Pitching IN Southern League Premier (3pm Kick Off).
The Martyrs will be looking to follow on from their last home victory against Didcot Town, after two difficult away games at Gosport Borough and Chesham United. All the information below, including admission prices, keeps you in the know for all the events happening around the ground on Saturday afternoon.
Arriving at Penydarren Park
The gates at PP will be open from 12:30 – two hours and a half before kick-off against Bracknell Town. Supporters are encouraged to arrive in good time, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive ahead of kick-off at 3pm.
Cash and Card payments are now being accepted on the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand.
Admission Prices
Adults - £12
Concessions - £9
Discounted Price - £9 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham)
Children (U16) - £2
Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £9 into any Martyrs home league games, on production of a valid 2023/24 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport or Wrexham.
There are no pre-sale tickets for the game with all payments ONLY on the gate.
However, card payment is now accepted on Lyn Jones Grandstand Turnstile, as well as cash payments.
Car Parking
Limited parking at the ground will be available and the car park will probably be closed early, so please respect the local residents and find a convenient parking space in the town centre car park (multi-story) or College car park both just a few minutes’ walk from the ground.
Bar & Food Facilities
Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from both of the club’s bar. Both ‘Romans Bar’ and ‘Webley’s’ will be open from 12.30pm. Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips.
Live on TV
There will be full coverage of the Premier League clash between Man City v Everton at 12:30, followed by live Six Nations rugby between England v Wales which kicks off at 16:45. Both games will be live in Romans Bar and Webley’s Bar throughout the day.
Club Shop
Pay a visit to the Merthyr Town Club Shop and purchase our replica kits, leisurewear, and accessories. The store will be opening its doors from 2pm, giving Martyr’s fans plenty of time to visit before entering PP!
50/50 Tickets & Matchday Programme
Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground on Saturday at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our matchday announcer.
Pick up a copy of our matchday programme on Saturday at just £2. The programmes will be on sale around the ground prior to kick-off.
Bracknell Town – One To Watch
Bracknell striker, Jordan Esprit is currently sitting on 14 league goals so far this season, and his partnership with Joe Grant up top for Bracknell is proving to be the key partnership in the league this season, with Grant on 13 league goals.
Form Guide
Merthyr Town – L L W L L
Bracknell Town – L W L L W
The Martyrs are currently sitting 3rd in the League table, whereas Bracknell currently sit just five places below in 8th , part of the pack chasing those playoff places.
Previous Result
This is the first meeting of the two sides this season, due to a fixture rearrangement thanks to both teams FA Cup matches. However, Bracknell did the double over the Martyrs last season, in their impressive campaign that saw them narrowly lost to Truro City in the play-off final.
Mascots
We welcome the children from Cascade Under 6s who are our matchday mascots for Saturday’s game and will be leading the Martyrs out at Penydarren Park ahead of the game. We hope you have a great day at the club!
How to Follow
If you’re not able to make it to the game, you can keep up with the action by following match updates on our Twitter / X and Facebook pages.
CymruSport will be providing Live Radio commentary of the game also from 14:50, and you can listen to that at www.cymrusport.cymru