Match Preview | Eastleigh (H) | Saturday, September 28th

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York City return home to the LNER Community Stadium this Saturday to host Eastleigh (3pm kick off) following back-to-back away games.

Adam Hinshelwood’s side returned to winning ways on Tuesday night with a 3-0 win away at Solihull Moors, backing up a hard fought point at Aldershot four days before hand.

Visitors Eastleigh have put up a strong start in their 2024/25 Vanarama National League campaign, sitting 7th after 11 matchdays.

Kelvin Davis’ side have won six so far, drawing two and losing three along the way.

The Spitfires picked up the same points tally as The Minstermen in the past two games, winning against Rochdale last Saturday before drawing to Woking on Tuesday night.

MATCH SPONSOR

Woodstone1 are Saturday’s match sponsor. Woodstone1 specialise in building and renovating residential or commercial property in and around the Yorkshire area.

We hope Woodstone1 and their representatives have a fantastic day with us at the LNER Community Stadium.

FOCUS FIXTURE

Saturday’s fixture sees us highlight The Wilf Ward Family Trust – one of our four dedicated charity partners for the 2024/25 season.

Material regarding The Wilf Ward Family Trust can be found on screens around the stadium, Vangarde, and within the matchday programme.

The Wilf Ward Family Trust believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live a full and inclusive life, regardless of their abilities.

Read inspiring stories by The Wilf Ward Family Trust here, including from Lewis who volunteers with us! Make sure to purchase a programme from him on the afternoon.

PLAY SAFE

English football unites this weekend to promote Play Safe – the national campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding across our game.

York City Football Club is right behind Play Safe, which is endorsed by the NSPCC and supported across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, men’s and women’s National Leagues and across the grassroots game.

Click here for more information on Play Safe Weekend, including how we’re celebrating it here.

TICKETS

Tickets are available online via our Matchday Tickets page, in-person from the Ticket Office, and over the phone on 01904 950950.

Ticket sales in advance of match day at the LNER Community Stadium will be charged at:

  • Adult: £22
  • Concession (Over 65): £17
  • Student: £10
  • Aged 12-16: £10
  • Aged 11 & under*: £7
  • Carers**: FREE when accompanying a paid ticket holder

*Only purchasable with ‘Adult’ or ‘Concession’ ticket within same basket transaction. Season ticket holders looking to purchase an ‘Aged 11 & under’ must still do so via Ticket Office.

**Only available via Ticket Office.

Please note an £0.80p booking fee is applicable per ticket.

All tickets are subject to a £2 increase on the day of a match, applicable from midnight on a matchday.

Click here for access to our dedicated Quiet Zone, or learn more on our accessibility provision by clicking here.

Parking is also available via the Matchday Tickets page. A full guide to parking around the LNER Community Stadium can be found here.

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK

With it being National Inclusion Week, we’d again like to highlight just how accessible and inclusive we are continuing to make the LNER Community Stadium.

With quiet zones for neuro-diverse individuals and groups, sensory packs, matchday audio devices for partially sighted / blind, the best views in the house with our various designated areas for disabled supporters, we’re really proud of the work we’ve done so far.

View more on our accessibility page here.

HOSPITALITY

Ian Blackstone will be our hospitality guest for the evening.

There is limited non-dining availability remaining for this fixture.

Click here to book.

MATCH PROGRAMME/50:50 DRAW

A physical matchday programme is available, and will be sold at every open turnstile by programme sellers for £3.

Alternatively, grab a season-long Programme Subscription.

50/50 Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase ahead of the game from sellers at every open turnstile.

50/50 Prizes

  • 1st Prize: Main cash prize (the remaining total of 50%, minus 2nd and 3rd prize)
  • 2nd Prize: £50
  • 3rd Prize: £25
FOUNDATION FIXTURE KICKABOUT

There will be a free kickabout session for children aged 7-13 on the cages outside the front of the LNER Community Stadium between 1.30-2.30pm, staffed by the brilliant Foundation Team!

FOUNDATION FANZONE STAGE – SPONSORED BY JORVIK RADIO

Asylum are a York based rock/punk band who started three years ago when they met at school, and have been loving making music together ever since.

Asylum have four tracks released, available on their YouTube channel, and also play gigs at the Fulford Arms and the Victoria Vaults in York city centre.

Website, Instagram: @band.asylumYouTube, Spotify.

Y22 BUS SERVICE

Long-standing club partner York Pullman continue to operate supporter shuttle bus services between York city centre and the LNER Community Stadium.

Y22 will operate two hours before a match, at frequent intervals, from Stonebow in the city centre.

Further details can be found on the York Pullman Y22 Provision for 2024/25 Season article.

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