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Match Day Guide - Dorchester Town
8 January 2025
The Martyrs welcome Dorchester Town to Penydarren Park on Saturday for another massive Pitching IN Southern League Premier fixture (3pm Kick Off).
We will be aiming to continue the impressive form that currently sees them 8 points clear at the top of the Southern League but will have to overcome a strong Dorchester Town side, who currently sit in 4thplace in the table.
Arriving at Penydarren Park
The gates at PP will be open from 12:30 – two and a half hours before kick-off. Supporters are encouraged to arrive well ahead of the game, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive early prior to the kick-off at 3pm, as we expect queues at the turnstiles with another great crowd at Penydarren Park!
Pay on the gate is available or you can purchase an online ticket today, by visiting – https://www.merthyrtownfc.co.uk/events/merthyr-town-fc-v-dorchester-town-fc
Cashand Card payments are now being accepted on the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand.
Admission Prices
Adults - £13
Concessions - £10
Discounted Price - £10 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham)
Children (U16) - £3
Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £10 into any Martyrs 2024/25 home league games, on production of a valid 2024/25 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County or Wrexham.
Car Parking
There will only be car parking in Penydarren Park for those supporters with reserved parking spaces for the 2024/25 season, as well as a limited number of disabled parking spaces.
Car parking is available in the Castle Street Multi-Story Car Park or College Car Park just a short 5–10-minute walk from the ground. We ask any visitors to the ground to please park respectfully in the local area around Penydarren Park and to respect the residents.
Bar & Food Facilities
Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from the club’s bars. Webley's and Roman’s Bar will be open from 12:15pm.
Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips, also our ‘FOOD CABIN’ will be open from 2pm serving hot food, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks.
Live FA Cup Action
There will be live coverage of the days FA Cup televised fixtures in both Webley’s and Romans Bars throughout the day, starting with Liverpool v Accrington Stanley – Kick Off 12:15pm.
Then after the Martyrs v Dorchester game, Man City v Salford City will be shown live in both bars – Kick Off 5:45pm!
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 & Match-day Programme
Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our match-day announcer.
Pick up a copy of our match-day programme at just £2. The programmes will be on sale around the ground prior to kick-off.
Form Guide (League Only)
Merthyr Town – D D W W W
Dorchester Town – D W W D W
Last Meeting
Earlier this season, The Martyrs travelled to the Avenue Stadium backed by a great travelling support, where the points were shared in an entertaining 2-2 draw with the Magpies. A brace from Kane Simpson was cancelled out by a brace for Dorchester Town midfielder, Matt Buse.
One To Watch
Dorchester Town’s top scorer, Olaf Koszela, currently sits on 14 league goals so far this season, and the 22-year-old former Torquay United forward is very popular amongst the Magpies faithful.
Mascots & Flag Bearers
We welcome the children from Heolgerrig Red Lion U10s who are our match-day mascots for Saturday’s game and will be leading the Martyrs out at Penydarren Park ahead of the game.
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. There will also be live radio commentary from CymruSport – the game will be live from 14:50 on the CymruSport website.