TICKETS
Today's scheduled game against Chester has been postponed due to the frozen pitch being under a layer of snow.
The third date for this fixture will be released in due course once agreed by the clubs and accepted by the league.
Leamington will host Rochdale in the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.
Full details tbc for the tie that will be played on the weekend of 7 December.
Leamington FC are pleased to announce that Mark Edwards has joined the Board of Directors following an eleven year association with the club since he first started watching his son Jack playing in Brakes colours.
Mark is vastly experienced in the financial and commercial sector having worked for Lloyds Bank PLC for 41 years, last holding the position of Commercial Business Development Director for the Midlands. Since then he has worked seven years as a commercial consultant and retains a significant list of contacts in those fields.
Mark played semi-professionally locally for Redditch United, Nuneaton Borough and Coventry Sporting before a serious knee injury brought his football career to a halt aged 25 years. He subsequently had an eight year spell managing Stratford Towns Youth team.
He is an avid Coventry City supporter whose hobbies include fly fishing, clay shooting and, of course, watching son Jack playing.
Mark stated, ‘I am excited to join the Board of Directors and am committed to playing a big part in the club’s progress towards continued success and the new stadium development’.
Chairman Jim Scott added, ‘Mark will perform the role of Business Development Director. We had been looking for some time for an individual who had strong business connections in the region to aid our commercial development allied to a drive and determination to support the clubs continued development and we are delighted to have Mark on board.’
With a large attendance anticipated for our Vanarama National League North fixture versus Scunthorpe United on Saturday 23rd November we are putting in place revised parking and transport arrangements for this match to ensure that everyone wishing to attend the game is able to do so.
It is anticipated that Scunthorpe United will bring 500-600 fans so the sheer logistics of that means we have to segregate fans from a crowd management perspective. With over 700 Leamington fans attending each of our last two home games plus heightened interest in the game, we anticipate a crowd in the region of 1500+. That means there is no way that we can accommodate parking on site for everyone who wishes to come to the game at our facility.
For those coming to the Your Co-op Community Stadium for the first time, please note that although there is ‘ON-SITE’ parking for approximately 370 vehicles, there is NO alternative ‘on-street parking’, as we are located on a busy country road with no pavements and surrounded by farmland.
We have put in place an extensive FREE Park & Ride service, details of which are outlined below. In addition there will be a similar free bus service operating from Leamington Railway Station to and from the ground.
The additional costs re: segregation, and particularly the provision of the FREE Park & Ride Service, has led the Board of Directors to make the difficult decision for the first time ever to charge £5 per car for parking on site. We are asking supporters of both sides to help with travel and parking by using the bus services or by car sharing, where possible.
We ask all supporters attending the game to either arrive a little bit earlier than usual or give themselves additional time to utilise the Park & Ride service. PRIORITY will be given to departure of bus services from the stadium site at the conclusion of the match.
ON-SITE CAR PARKING - £5 per car
For those that wish to park onsite then you will need to purchase a ticket in advance of the match via our online ticketing site. Tickets for parking will go on sale at midday on Monday 18 November. Cash payment will not be accepted on the day and cars will not be permitted to remain on site without a ticket.
Season Ticket holders have a priority period to book parking between now and midday on Monday. If you purchased your season ticket online, please log in to our ticketing site with your details and the option should be there to purchase parking. If you bought yours through paper form or in person, please send an email to tickets@leamingtonfc.co.uk to purchase your space. All season ticket holders will receive an email with this info, too.
ON-SITE DISABLED CAR PARKING (Free to Blue Badge Holders)
10 spaces are available adjacent to the home turnstiles where access can be gained to all areas of the stadium. Disabled access via gate next to main turnstiles at clubhouse end of the ground. See match stewards for any assistance required. Application for these spaces should be made via email to info@leamingtonfc.co.uk
FREE RAILWAY STATION BUS SERVICE
A double-decker bus will operate from Leamington Spa Railway Station to the Stadium as scheduled below:
Leamington Railway Station | 1350 | 1420 |
Windmill Inn, Tachbrook Road | 1354 | 1424 |
Your Co-op Community Stadium | 1405 | 1435 |
The double-decker bus will depart very shortly after the conclusion of the match with a further journey departing the stadium at 1725 hrs.
Please note that the collection point at the railway station is on the main road at the front of the station whilst at the Windmill Inn it is adjacent to the pub car park entrance.
What3Words stop locations:
Railway Station: market.faced.shows
Windmill Inn: cook.dishes.using
FREE PARK & RIDE SERVICE
The Park & Ride Service will operate from two locations on the south side of the town both within a five minute journey time from the stadium. These are:
Ashbourne Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SS (On-Street Car Parking) - 5 minute drive from stadium
There are no parking restrictions in this new commercial/industrial complex with access off Tachbrook Road, 50 metres from the Windmill Pub on the opposite side of the roadway next to where the new Wickes store is located. There is capacity for a minimum of 150 vehicles on Ashbourne Drive and accompanying side roads. Please do not cause congestion or blockages by parking on both sides of the roadway. We ask that you park on the left-hand side of each road to enable delivery and commercial vehicles to enter and leave the complex unhindered.
A double-decker shuttle service will operate from Ashbourne Drive at the Wickes end of the roadway. In addition, fans will be able to make use of the Railway Station Bus Service that stops at the Windmill Inn (times above). The service will commence at 1.20pm and run every 20 minutes with the last service departing for the ground at 2.40pm. Club volunteers will be on hand to provide guidance as necessary.
What3Words Location: noisy.armed.duck
Oakley School, Quercus Way, Oakley Wood Road, Bishop's Tachbrook, CV33 9QE - 3 minute drive from stadium
There are 210 car parking spaces at this location. Two double-decker buses will operate from this location on a rotating basis with a maximum 15-minute turnaround on journeys. This site will open at 1pm and close at 5.45pm. We advise Scunthorpe fans to utilise this site although there is very little difference in accessibility with Ashbourne Drive. Both are situated on the south side of town and quickly accessible to the M40.
What3Words Location: beans.forgot.drain
POST MATCH BUS SERVICE
Shuttle buses will depart the stadium site approximately 10 minutes (or earlier if full) after the conclusion of the match (approx. 1700 hrs) and will make further journeys as necessary. A reminder that PRIORITY will be given to departure of bus services from the stadium site at the conclusion of the match.
CAR SHARING
We ask all supporters parking at Your Co-op Community Stadium to assist us by car sharing where possible. We also ask that if you are being collected by car or taxi after the match that those vehicles arrive after 5.20pm as PRIORITY will be given to vehicles exiting the site.
BRAKES TRUST MINIBUS SERVICE
The Brakes Trust operate a low cost mini-bus service with various collection points across Warwick and Leamington. For full details of their schedule visit their website.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC BUS SERVICE
The 665 Stagecoach bus runs from Leamington town centre to the ground. The outbound route leaves Upper Parade, Stand K at 14:10 and reaches Your Co-op Community Stadium at 14:25.The inbound route leaves opposite Your Co-op Community Stadium in Harbury Lane at 17:17 and reaches Upper Parade, Leamington at 17:34.
The closest stop to Royal Leamington Spa Railway Station to the ground is Crown Hotel, (what3words: dairy.legend.pops) and the bus leaves at 14:14. Inbound, the closest stop is Charlotte Street (what3words: march.hurt.loved) and the bus arrives there at 17:25. Both stops are within a 5 minute walk to Leamington Station. For other stops, visit the timetable.
MATCH ARRANGEMENTS
The match WILL be segregated, and that decision has been taken purely on safety grounds and police advice.
Scunthorpe United fans will be accommodated at the North Bank End of the ground (opposite end to clubhouse). Admission will be gained via turnstiles 5&6 at the far end of car park and top right-hand corner as you enter the complex. The segregated area capacity is 1075 with 100 seats and 75 standing under cover with the remainder uncovered terracing (we ask that seating priority be given to those who are older or have limited mobility – no additional fee).
Leamington fans will have access to the main stand, Harbury Lane End, and hard standing and Mick Brady Stand seats on the Sheepside side of the ground plus the clubhouse. Admission will be via the regular turnstiles (1-4) at the clubhouse end of ground.
Entry to the ground can be gained from 1.00pm onwards. Pitch-side catering units, bar and toilet facilities will be available at both ends of the ground, with a pop up programme shop for Scunthorpe United supporters, too. ALCOHOL will only be served in plastic containers.
TNT Sports will be on in the clubhouse.
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults £15
Concessions (Over 60s) £11
Students (with ID) £8
Under 18 £5
Children Under 12 FREE
Official Matchday Magazine £3.00
Admission can be gained on the day by cash or card payment. Tickets can also be purchased online in advance via our online ticketing portal.
Serving members of the Armed Forces who present their military ID in person at the turnstiles will receive a 50% discount.
DISABLED FANS
Disabled fans entry prices are as detailed above, however companions/carer - will have free entry. There is no additional fee for seating.
The stadium has 3 wheelchair spaces in the main covered stand (situated in the centre with ramped access) with adjacent seating.
Disabled toilet facilities can be found in the main clubhouse (ramped access from pitch side) and also next to Main Stand opposite the Programme Shop and next to Men’s Toilets. Any disabled Scunthorpe fans will be permitted entry to the home areas to utilise toilet facilities.
LIVE COVERAGE
Match Updates can be found on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages and there will be live commentary on BrakesLiveFM. Coverage will start approximately 10 minutes before kick-off.
Full match highlights & interviews will be available on LeamingtonFCTV on Sunday.
We hope everyone enjoys their time at our Your Co-op Community Stadium.
Leamington will host Halesowen Town in the Second Round of the Birmingham Senior Cup on Tuesday 3 December, 19:45 kick off.
Ticket details are still TBC...
The Leamington FC Volunteer and Supporters Club are inviting Warwick University Sports Clubs and Societies to the “Massive Student Social” as Leamington travel to Kidderminster.
A full day of action is planned on Saturday 30 November; meeting at 9am at Benjamin Satchwell’s for breakfast before getting the 10:30 train to Kidderminster, via a stop in Birmingham, to watch the uni's local National League side in action.
Brakes fans will largely be making the trip via train, and train tickets are a bargain, costing just £9.80 rerun per person when three or more tickets are bought - and that’s without any railcard reductions!
A large student contingent has been present (and vocal!) at all Brakes home games this season, and it will be great to have their backing on the road for a derby day where a good time is bound to be had by all!
Train tickets can be purchased at https://shorturl.at/TM9mx
The Brakes Community Foundation are running a competition to design a new mascot for Leamington FC! Find all the details below...
For more details, or to submit an entry, contact ant.hasker@leamingtonfc.co.uk
A warm welcome to everyone for this evening's Vanarama National League North fixture at our Your Co-op Community Stadium between the Brakes and visitors Southport FC.
For those of you making the long journey down from the north-west be you player, management, fan, committee or board member or volunteer we hope that you enjoy our hospitality and we wish you a safe trip home.
Speaking of trips, a massive thank you to the 50 odd fans who made the long haul up to South Shields last Saturday with a one nil loss no doubt putting a dampener on the journey home. Players and management were mostly on the road by 7.30am and many did not get home until between 11pm and midnight. Sadly the team played like they were still on the team coach in the first half but responded well in the second half with Cally rattling the bar and putting South Shields on the back foot. The momentum was lost when Will Shorrock was debatedly sent off on the hour mark although the team put in a good performance through to the end. I believe that is our first sending off in about 18 months which indicates that team discipline has been excellent.
Southport will be another tough encounter particularly as they come to us on the back of three good results. Having said that our home record has been excellent so far this season and hopefully the increased crowd numbers continue and your great support gets us across the line.
Some of you may have noticed that Warwick District Council held a couple of public consultations last week in the Myton area regarding the Myton Footpath and wider Fusiliers Way Master Plan for the community that includes, shops, schools, community facilities, athletics track and the proposed new community stadium.
In early December Warwick District Councillors will be voting on proposals re the Fusiliers Way Master Plan Development which includes the next steps and funding on the proposed new community stadium for the club. This is a key stage in the long running proposals and we need your voices to be heard on the benefits to the community and the need for a relocation of the club. Responses to the consultation have to be submitted by 31 October and we therefore need all of you involved with the club be that fan, player, coach, volunteer or helper to firstly FILL OUT THE CONSULTATION SURVEY as well as write and engage with your local councillor to highlight the massive good work we do in the community and why despite the great work of everyone over the past 24 years there is a desperate need for relocation to ensure the club has a sustainable future and can build upon the building blocks that we have put in place.
As most of already know, our current venue, the development of which has been a huge labour of love by many, is almost totally inaccessible to the community except for those who arrive by car. There are no public footpaths and cycling is a hazardous existence for anyone brave enough to make the journey down the fast track Harbury Lane. Parking in Harbury Lane is not an option and the single entry/egress point to our current site is very restrictive. At our recent game versus Scarborough Athletic 902 fans were in attendance and despite the hard work of our car parking team it nevertheless took 45 minutes to get the cars off site.
In the current world of the climate emergency and greenhouse gasses it is not a good look when our major sporting location in Warwickshire is not easily accessible to the community by foot, cycle or public transport. Our out of town location also massively impacts upon our financial sustainability due to the restrictions of drink drive and our inaccessibility. A common refrain I hear from many in the community is that if we were in town we would attend matches.
We launched our Brakes Community Foundation CIO almost 4 years ago and our growth of community work has been immense and continues to grow apace. We teach and coach in 9 schools, run disability programmes, school holiday camps plus a host of other community activities. Add in 30 Junior teams and volunteers and an average gate of 670 fans we reckon that in an average week we interact with about 2000-2500 individuals. Need I say more. Well I will. If we were in the heart of the community we conservatively estimate that those numbers would triple.
Over the coming weeks you will see a host of articles on the website and within our social media platforms. Please help us by spreading the word and also engaging or writing to your local councillors (note deadline 31 October for survey). Our club is not sustainable at our current venue. Directors cannot continue to financially support a huge sporting and community asset that already delivers massive community benefit and could do so much more.
MAKE SURE YOU WRITE AND ENGAGE.
Come on you Brakes.
Enjoy the game.
Jim
Leamington's home game against Chester has been selected for broadcast in both the UK and internationally.
The game will be played on Tuesday 19 November, with a 7:45pm kick off at Your Co-op Community Stadium during the international break.
More information regarding the broadcast will be revealed closer to the game.
We have two exciting vacancies at the club to look after kit for our two senior teams.
We have an opening for a Men's First Team Kit Person, with games on Saturdays (and the odd Tuesday) and training on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Working with club legend Barry Reeve in the role.
There is also an opening for Women's First Team Kit Person. Our newest team in the Leamington FC family play their games on Sundays and train on Wednesday nights and are in need of someone to be in charge of their kit.
Please register your interest with Head of Media Max Passantino on max.passantino@leamingtonfc.co.uk
Entry to the weekly draw costs just £1
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