We return to Blundell Park on Boxing Day afternoon for what promises to be a lively and well-attended Sky Bet League Two clash against Oldham Athletic.
The Mariners go into the festive fixture determined to get back to winning ways and deliver a positive performance in front of what is expected to be a packed Blundell Park, with David Artell’s side fully focused on picking up positive results. With a busy festive schedule ahead, a victory would provide a timely lift and valuable momentum as Town look to build through the holiday period.
Supporters can hear from the Head Coach ahead of kick-off by watching the full pre-match press conference below:
Opening Times
10am: Ticket Office & Club Shop opens
12pm: The Fan Zone and Lower Bar open to supporters
1:30pm: Turnstiles open
3pm: Kick Off
Ticket News
Tickets for this fixture are still available but are extremely limited. You can purchase online or from the Ticket Office, which will be open until kick-off.
If you are you a Season Ticket Holder that can’t make this fixture, why not release your seat and have a chance of winning a signed home shirt?
Navigate to your “My Account” area, select “My Current Tickets”, scroll down to Oldham Athletic and click “I cannot Attend a Match – Release My Seat”.
Supporters can buy online by clicking here, or by visiting the Ticket Office in person.
Due the to size of the anticipated attendance, supporters in the Technical Absorbents Stand and Covered Corner are to exit via the rear of the Pontoon and out of the Imperial corner exits. We apologise for any convenience this may cause.
We’d like to remind fans to enter Blundell Park by the entrance stated on their ticket to avoid any delays.
Mariners TV
Boxing Day’s game is also being streamed on Mariners TV for supporters who live overseas. Click here to purchase a match pass.
Travel Info
Stadium Address:
Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7PY.
By Car
Follow signs for Grimsby via the M180, continuing as it becomes the A180. Blundell Park is located adjacent to the McDonald’s Drive-Thru on Grimsby Road.
Supporter and team coaches should turn off Grimsby Road onto Tiverton Street and will be parked along Harrington Street.
By Train
The nearest station is Cleethorpes, approximately a 20-minute walk. Upon exiting, turn right and follow the High Street until reaching Blundell Park on your right.
By Bus
Stagecoach services stop directly outside Blundell Park. Matchday services include routes 3 and 8.
Timetables are available by clicking HERE.
Parking
Parking near the stadium is extremely limited. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early and use street parking where available, noting that some surrounding areas operate matchday restrictions.
Matchday Info
Stay up-to-date with important matchday information, including in-match updates, by following our social media accounts.
Food Choices
A wide selection of hot food, snacks and drinks will be available from kiosks around the ground.
External Food Vendors For This Fixture
- Lower Ramsdens Home Interiors – The Food Dudes
- Upper Ramsdens Home Interiors – Sharkey’s
- Pontoon – The Hot Dogs
- Technical Absorbents Stand – Cooky Cooks
- Osmond Corner – Cooky Cooks
- Osmond Behind The Goal – Hatricks
Matchday Programme
The latest edition of our award-winning programme, The Mariner, will be on sale for £3 at outlets around the ground and in the Club Shop.
This week’s issue features:
- An exclusive interview with Reece Staunton
- Columns from David Artell and Andrew Pettit
- Updates from our Women’s Team, Youth Team, Grimsby Town Foundation, Mariners Trust, and Disabled Supporters Club.
Club Shop
The Club Shop will be open from 10am until kick-off, and provides the perfect opportunity to grab some Mariners gifts. We’ve recently launched our 2026 Calendars, and restocked our home & third shirts, as well as our Anthem Range jackets.
We also have a range of bobble hats and warm winter clothing, now that the colder months are upon us.
Reporting & Safeguarding
We believe that football is a game for everyone, everywhere and we are proud of the welcoming atmosphere that you create at Blundell Park every matchday. However, every season, there are hundreds of reports of discrimination across the game and likely more that go unrecorded.
We would like to reiterate our zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, anti-social behaviour, sexual harassment and abuse of any kind at Blundell Park.
You can report any discrimination directly to the Club by texting 07926575610 on matchdays, alerting your nearest steward or completing this short online form.
Matchday Contacts
David White, Facilities Manager & Safety Officer – david@gtfc.co.uk
Kristine Green, Supporter Liaison Officer – kristine.green@gtfc.co.uk
Amanda Jane Stephenson, Disabled Liaison Officer – janestephenson@gtfc.co.uk
Vikki Harries, Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer – safeguarding@gtfc.co.uk
You can also Tweet @GTFC_SLO on X or message the Club on our social media channels.
We are always looking for supporter feedback on the matchday experience, you can contact the Club by emailing enquiries@gtfc.co.uk.
First Time Fans
If tomorrow is someone’s first game, just contact fran@gtfc.co.uk and we’ll provide you with a complimentary certificate.
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