We are pleased to announce that we will be able to welcome supporters back to the Crown Oil Arena for our upcoming pre-season friendly against Fleetwood Town on Saturday 17th July.
Tickets for the game are on sale now. Follow this link to buy online > https://www.rafcshop.co.uk/tickets
All four stands will be open to home supporters for the match - Main Stand, Smith Metals Family Stand, the Reside Estate Agency Stand and Sandy Lane.
Prices are as follows:
Adults - £10;
Concession - £5;
Concession is Senior (65+), Young Person (21 and under) and Junior (11 and under).
HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKET
Supporters are reminded that there will be no sales in-person or over the phone on the day of the game. Don’t forget that there are no longer any cash turnstiles in operation at the Crown Oil Arena due to a bar coded entry system now being in place.
Therefore, all fans must purchase their tickets in advance.
We recommend and advise buying your tickets online. It's straight forward and easy, and you can save your e-ticket directly to your phone to scan at the turnstile if you don't have a printer at home to print off your ticket. Online sales are available up until midday on the day of the game. Follow this link to buy online > https://www.rafcshop.co.uk/tickets
If you prefer to buy in person at the Ticket Office or over the phone, you must do so before 5pm on Friday. There will be no ticket sales via this route on the day of the game. Call 01706 644648 (option 1) to buy over the phone.
Online sales will end at midday on the day of the game. There will be no ticket sales after this time.
ARRIVAL TIMES
The turnstiles will open an hour before before kick-off.
FACE COVERINGS
Unless you are exempt, everyone is required to wear a face covering in all areas of the ground, both indoor and outdoor, whilst moving around at the stadium.
You will be able to remove your mask once you have taken your seat.
It is a condition of entry that you have a face covering in your possession in order to be admitted to the stadium.
FOOD & DRINK
The kiosks at the Crown Oil Arena will be shut for the game. Supporters are advised to bring their own refreshments. However, please note that cans will not be permitted into the stadium and any plastic bottles will require the lid removing prior to entry. Bags will be searched by stewards upon entry to the stadium. Any items that are surrendered will be donated to the Community Trust’s food pantry (details HERE).
The Ratcliffe Bars will be open from midday. Due to the current Covid restrictions, it will be table service only and will operate at limited capacity. There will be no pre-bookings and it will operate as first come first serve. The bar will not be open at half-time but will be open for an hour after the game.
The Carlsberg Lounge will be shut.
COVID SEATING PLAN
With Covid restrictions across England set to be eased from Monday 19th July, fans should note that the club’s Covid-safe plans/seating arrangements will still be in place for the game.
Due to this, the attendance will be restricted to a maximum of 2,100, which includes hospitality numbers, to ensure social distancing inside the ground.
Following consultation with local stakeholders, the game is open to home supporters only due to Covid-restrictions still being in place on the date of the fixture.
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is also available for the fixture.You can book hospitality online HERE or by calling 01706 644648 (option 3).