The Mariners are back on the road this Saturday as Town travel to the County Ground to face Swindon Town in Sky Bet League Two action.
If you’re making the journey to Wiltshire to back the Mariners, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the trip.
What colour kit will the team be wearing?
Town will be wearing our blue away kit for this fixture.
What’s the ticket information?
The Mariners received an initial allocation of 706 unreserved seats in the Arkells Stand, having sold around 600 ahead of Saturday.
Tickets will be available to purchase on the day from the away ticket office, located next to the Arkells away end.
Ticket prices:
- Adult: £25
- Senior (65+): £21
- Under 21: £15
- Under 18: £11
- Under 14: £5
- Under 7: £3
Please note that the away ticket office accepts card and contactless payments only.
What stand are Town fans in?
Town supporters will be accommodated in the Arkells Stand, an all-seater, covered stand situated along the side of the pitch.
How do I get to the ground?
The postcode for sat-nav users is SN1 2ED.
Travelling from the Midlands, take the M40 to Junction 9 before joining the A43, A34 and A420 towards Swindon.
At Drakes’ Roundabout, turn onto Queen’s Drive. At the final set of roundabouts, take the third exit onto County Road. The entrance to the stadium is the first right.
Please allow plenty of time for the journey, particularly with potential traffic disruption on routes through the Midlands.
Important travel information: An 81-metre abnormal load is scheduled to travel from Rugby to Goole this weekend at approximately 8mph, using the M6, M42, A42 and M1. This could cause significant delays for supporters travelling along these routes. Please plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey or consider an alternative route where possible.
Where is the best place to park?
Swindon Town offer a number of parking options for travelling supporters, with three car parks available at different locations.
Supporters can park at:
- St Joseph’s Catholic College – SN3 3LR (behind the ground on Ocotal Way)
- Drove Primary School – SN1 3AH
- Swindon Cricket Club – SN1 2ED
Parking costs £5 per space at all three locations and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there disabled parking?
Disabled parking at the ground is limited.
Supporters wishing to arrange a space should contact Swindon Town in advance via lynne@platinum-ltd.com to pre-book.
When do turnstiles open?
Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm, 90 minutes before the 3pm kick-off.
What is the nearest train station?
Swindon railway station is approximately half a mile from the County Ground, around a 10-minute walk away.
On leaving the station, turn left onto Station Road. When facing the White House pub, turn right onto Corporation Street.
At the traffic lights, turn left onto Manchester Road. At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road, where the stadium will be directly ahead.
Supporters travelling by train should allow sufficient time to reach the ground before kick-off.
Recommended pubs for away fans
County Ground Away Bar
An away supporters’ bar is located to the left of the away turnstiles. It usually opens at 12:30pm and shows the early kick-off matches.
County Cricket Club
The County Cricket Club welcomes away supporters and is a short walk from the stadium.
The Merlin
Situated on Drove Road, The Merlin welcomes families and is another option within walking distance of the ground.
The bar inside the stadium is reserved for home supporters.
There are also a number of pubs and bars in Swindon town centre. Please be aware that some venues may not permit football colours, while others may not allow children. Supporters are advised to check individual venue policies before visiting.
What food is available in the area?
There are several food options close to the ground.
A burger bar and Greek street food outlet will be available in the main car park, while a Burger King and fish and chip shop are situated opposite the stadium.
Swindon town centre is also within half a mile of the ground and offers a wider selection of chain restaurants and pubs serving food.
Where is the nearest cash machine?
The nearest cash machines are located at Tesco and the Esso petrol station, both close to the ground.
What food and drink is available at the stadium?
Food and drink, including alcoholic beverages, will be available from the concourse inside the stadium.
Please note that the County Ground operates as a cashless venue, so supporters should bring a suitable card or contactless payment method.
Is a programme available?
A printed matchday programme will be available to purchase on the day, priced at £4.
What is the flag policy?
Supporters wishing to bring flags into the stadium should present them to stewards before entering and follow their instructions regarding positioning.
As Town fans will be located in the upper tier, flags are likely to be positioned in the lower tier.
Please note that musical instruments are not permitted inside the stadium.
Mariners Respects
We’re proud of the outstanding support Grimsby Town receives both home and away. We want everyone attending to enjoy the match in a welcoming environment.
Abusive or indecent language, as well as any discriminatory or threatening behaviour – including racist, homophobic, sexist, sectarian, xenophobic or anti-disability chanting or actions – has no place at our games.
The Club may issue bans, including indefinite bans, to anyone found to have engaged in discriminatory language or violent behaviour.
We look forward to seeing the Mariners backed loudly and proudly in Swindon. Safe travels to all supporters making the journey to Wiltshire.
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