Welcome back to Blundell Park as we prepare to welcome Northampton Town for another Sky Bet League Two fixture at the home of the Mariners.
David Artell’s side will be looking to get back to winning ways after a difficult run of league results, as we look to turn our recent performances into points and climb the table. With the season still in its early stages, Saturday presents another opportunity for Town to respond and give our supporters something to cheer about.
With another important afternoon of football ahead and plenty to look forward to around the ground, we’ve pulled together all the key information you’ll need ahead of kick-off, including stadium access, turnstile opening times, ticket details, food and drink outlets, entertainment, travel and parking, and everything else supporters need to know before arriving.
We encourage all supporters to arrive in plenty of time to avoid queues and make the most of everything on offer around the ground.
Ahead of kick-off, David Artell shared his thoughts on Town’s recent run, the importance of responding positively and Saturday’s challenge against Northampton Town:
Opening Times
9am: Ticket Office & Club Shop opens
12pm: The Lower Bar open to supporters
1:30pm: Turnstiles open
3pm: Kick Off
Fan Zone Update
We can confirm that the Fan Zone will not be open ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Northampton Town.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank supporters for their understanding. We can confirm, however, that the Fan Zone will re-open for our next fixture against York City on Saturday 31st October. We will announce further details on this in the week of the fixture.
There are still several refreshment options available around Blundell Park for tomorrow, with food vendors located around the ground. The Lower Bar will open from 12pm, while the bars inside the stadium will open from 1:30pm.
Ticket News
7,000+ tickets have now been sold for this fixture, with limited seats now available around Blundell Park. Supporters can purchase online or from the Ticket Office, which will be open until kick-off.
We’d like to remind fans to enter Blundell Park via the entrance stated on their ticket to help avoid any delays on arrival.
Danny North in McMenemy’s
We’re delighted to welcome former Mariners forward Danny North back to Blundell Park as our Returning Mariner for Saturday’s fixture against Northampton Town. A product of Town’s youth system, North made his professional debut in 2005, went on to become the Club’s top scorer in the 2007/08 season and famously scored Grimsby’s 7,000th goal in all competitions. Danny will be presented to supporters on the pitch at half-time as we celebrate his contribution to the Mariners.
Match Sponsors
The Match Sponsor for tomorrow’s fixture is Oasis Health & Spa.
Together Against Racism
Grimsby Town Football Club is proud to support the EFL’s Together Against Racism campaign, running from 16th to 26th October, bringing all 72 EFL clubs together to challenge racism and reinforce the message that it has no place in football, online or in our communities.
We are committed to ensuring Blundell Park is a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy football free from racism and discrimination.
If you witness or experience racism at Blundell Park, please report it to a steward or member of Club staff as soon as possible. Reporting incidents immediately gives the Club the best opportunity to gather evidence, identify those responsible and take appropriate action.
EFL data from last season showed that 63% of racism incidents reported directly to clubs resulted in individuals being identified and action being taken, highlighting the importance of speaking up when discriminatory behaviour occurs.
Tackling racism is a responsibility we all share. By reporting incidents and challenging discrimination, we can help ensure everyone feels safe, respected and welcome at the home of the Mariners.
Together, we can help make football a place where everyone belongs. For more information on reporting discrimination, click here.
Half-Time Entertainment – Half Way Line Challenge
Our Half Way Line Challenge will be taking place at half-time during tomorrow’s fixture, with supporters aged five and over invited to take part for the chance to win one of three prizes.
If you’d like to get involved, please speak to our flagbearer co-ordinators, who will be positioned next to the PA box at the entrance to the Main Stand.
Good luck to everyone taking part!
Half Time Bonanza
The Half Time Bonanza is Grimsby Town’s instant cash prize draw where supporters can win up to £750!
Tickets cost just £1 each and are sold all around the ground on a matchday. The draw takes place on the pitch at half-time, and the winning numbers will be announced by the stadium announcer.
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 route 3.
We are pleased to announce the introduction of two new dedicated matchday bus services, the 18, and the 78.
The 18 will operate between Waltham and Blundell Park, travelling through:
Waltham > New Waltham > Humberston > Cleethorpes > Blundell Park
The 78 will also operate between Waltham and Blundell Park, travelling via Grimsby and Scartho:
Waltham > Springfield > Nunsthorpe > Willows > Grimsby > Blundell Park
The service will operate both before and after home fixtures.
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 – Cooky Cooks
- Upper Ramsdens Home Interiors – Sharkey’s
- Pontoon – Food Dudes
- Technical Absorbents Stand – The Hot Dogs
- Osmond Behind the Goal – Hatricks
- Osmond Corner – Dave at No.1
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. We are delighted to confirm that programme sellers around the ground will be able to take both cash and card payments for this fixture.
This week’s issue features:
- A feature interview with Doug Tharme, who has recently returned from injury
- The low down on our opposition, Northampton Town
- A deep dive into Mariners legends, Kevin & Andy Moore and Ron & John Cockerill
- A look at some Mariners’ heroes and villains from times gone by
- Columns from David Artell and Polly Bancroft
- Updates from our Women’s Team, Youth Team, Foundation, the Mariners Trust, and the Disabled Supporters Club
Club Shop
The Club Shop will be open from 9am until kick-off, and provides the perfect opportunity to grab some Mariners gifts. Available are our brand new third kit, along with the new range of club merchandise and summer essentials.
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
Graham Hackney, Supporter Liaison Officer – slo@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 afternoon is someone’s first game, just contact fran@gtfc.co.uk and we’ll provide you with a complimentary certificate.
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