Welcome back to Blundell Park as we prepare to welcome York City for a lunchtime Sky Bet League Two clash at the home of the Mariners.
David Artell’s side will be looking to make home advantage count as they take on the Minstermen in another important fixture, with both sides having plenty to play for as the league campaign continues.
With a big 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 the challenge posed by York City, Town’s preparations and what he expects from Saturday’s lunchtime encounter:
Opening Times
9am: Ticket Office & Club Shop opens
11am: The Lower Bar & Fan Zone open to supporters
11am: Turnstiles open
12:30pm: Kick Off
Town to Mark Remembrance Matchday
Saturday’s fixture against York City at Blundell Park will be our Remembrance Matchday. As we mark our home fixture closest to Remembrance Day, we will come together to honour the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces community, past and present.
Ahead of kick-off, the head coaches of both clubs will lay wreaths on the pitch before supporters, players and staff observe a two-minute silence, which will begin and end on the referee’s whistle.
The Last Post will be played by a bugler as we pay our respects to those who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Nine service personnel will be pitchside for the ceremony, including five veterans and four serving personnel representing all three branches of the Armed Forces. Eight of the group are from NEL4Heroes, a peer-to-peer support network dedicated to supporting veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces.
Players and coaches will wear black armbands as a mark of respect, while our matchday programme will feature special Remembrance content. Poppies will also be available to purchase from the Club Shop.
We encourage supporters to take their seats earlier than usual to ensure they are ready to observe the Remembrance ceremony ahead of kick-off.
Fan Zone Reopens for York City Fixture
We are looking forward to welcoming supporters back to the Fan Zone on Saturday as the Mariners take on York City at Blundell Park.
Following a short period of closure, whilst ownership of the bar facilities transferred to the Club, we have taken the opportunity to make some improvements to the Fan Zone which has become an important part of many supporters’ matchday experience since 2021.
Both bar hatches will be in operation for the weekend, helping us serve supporters quickly and efficiently on matchdays.
A widescreen LED TV has been fitted to the base of the floodlight pylon, which will show Sky Sports in the build-up to each fixture, allowing supporters to catch the latest football action ahead of kick-off.
Paul Cook, of Cooky Cooks, will be provide DJ entertainment in the build up to the game and also at half-time.
Food vendor Station Café will also be back, serving up their popular chicken and chips dishes, and a face painter will also be on hand for younger fans.
We plan to make further improvements throughout the season and welcome supporters to share their feedback and suggestions with slo@gtfc.co.uk or the Mariners Trust.
Ticket News
Tickets are close to being sold out for this fixture, with very limited seats still available in the Technical Absorbents Stand. 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.
Due to the expected attendance, we’d like to inform supporters that sit in the Technical Absorbents Stand and covered corner, to please exit Blundell Park via the rear of the Pontoon and Imperial exit following tomorrow afternoon’s game.
Match Sponsors
The Match Sponsor for tomorrow’s fixture is St. Andrew’s Hospice. A series of special matchday activations will take place to raise awareness and funds for the Grimsby-based hospice, which provides specialist care and support for adults and children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Players will wear St Andrew’s Hospice T-shirts during their pre-match warm-up, while patients will take on special roles as flagbearers, welcoming both teams onto the pitch. At half-time, patients will take part in a penalty shoot-out, with representatives from the hospice also presenting the Player of the Match award.
Hospice volunteers will also be around the ground before kick-off, collecting donations to support the charity’s vital work. Both cash and card donations will be accepted. We would like to thank Nigel Lowther for generously donating the match sponsorship package to St Andrew’s Hospice as part of his 60th birthday celebrations on Saturday.
Supporters who would like to make a donation to St Andrew’s Hospice can by clicking here.
The match ball sponsor for tomorrow’s lunchtime kick-off is RF Living Ltd.
Mighty Mariner
Mighty Mariner will be around the ground from 11:15am and will be available for photos with supporters.
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 – HatricksÂ
- Osmond Corner – Dave at No.1
Matchday Programme
A special 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 special edition Remembrance cover and double-page feature, displaying the 18 former players who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict and taking a look into their history with the club
- A feature interview with goalkeeper, Christy Pym, who recently gave a very open and honest interview with the club
- The low down on our opposition, York City
- A deep dive into Mariners legend, Johnny Scott
- A look at some Mariners’ heroes and villains from times gone by
- Columns from David Artell and Andrew Pettit
- 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.ukÂ
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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