The opposition: Grantham Town
Nickname: The Gingerbreads
Founded: 1874
Ground: South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Grantham, NG31 7XQ
Capacity: 7500 (750 seated)
Daren Persson Stadium to Grantham Town: 168 mile
Last result: v Sutton Coldfield (FA Trophy QR1)
Last Season Finished: 22nd (Relegated from Premier Division)
Twitter: @granthamtownfc
Due to Grantham having unforeseen pitch issues, the game has been switched to the Daren Persson Stadium giving Marc Nash and his men home advantage.
Grantham who were relegated from the Premier Division make the 168 mile trip north, which will be their longest trip of the league campaign.
Going into this game both sides had FA Trophy ties midweek after Saturday’s postponement’s in light of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s ll passing. Grantham traveled to Sutton Coldfield Town on Monday losing 2-1 after taking the lead and The Robins’ hosted Pontefract Collieries on Tuesday, where a 3-1 win saw them advance to the next round where they take on Runcorn Linnets at the Daren Persson Stadium on Saturday 24th September.
Both sides currently sit in the bottom half of the league table with 5 points on the board.
The Gingerbreads come into the game unbeaten winning one and drawing the other two league games they have played this season.
The Robins winless in their last three league games, will see this as an opportunity to get back to winning ways and climb the table.
How to find us
By Car
The postcode of the stadium is NE29 0LH. Some limited parking spaces can be found at the stadium and there is plenty and free street parking on West Percy Road adjacent to the stadium.
By the Tyne & Wear Metro
Tyneside is well served by a light rail system known as the Tyne & Wear Metro. North Shields is easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre from Monument station where trains to the Coast go via North Shields. The Daren Persson Stadium is served by two stops, Meadow Well (5 minutes’ walk) or North Shields (10 minutes’ walk).
By Bus
The 306 & 310 bus service from Newcastle City Centre (Haymarket Bus Station) to Tynemouth runs within close proximity to the stadium. The stadium is located off Waterville Road (East).
Car Parking:
We have a car park in front of the ground to accommodate Players and Officials, parking for spectators is on the streets surrounding the ground.
Admission:
- Adults £9
- Concessions (Senior Citizens) £6
- Children (Under 16’s) £3
All payable at the turnstiles except where games are deemed all-ticket. Please note our turnstile is cash only.
