By Rory Watson | Image by Matthew Appleby
York City begin the new season on Saturday, August 10th against Southend United at Roots Hall (3pm kick 0ff).
After seven pre-season friendly fixtures, the 2024/25 Vanarama National League season is upon us.
Our game against Southend will receive enhanced production from DAZN, live on National League TV, kickstarting the new seven-year broadcast and streaming deal.
TICKETS & TRAVEL
Tickets are on sale through the host club’s ticketing platform.
Supporters purchasing online can either print the e-ticket (sent to the email used at purchase) and show that on the turnstile, or display the e-ticket on a phone to gain entry.
York City supporters will be housed in the Solopress North Bank.
Advanced purchases are charged at the following:
- Adult: £22
- Senior (61+), Disabled, Emergency Services*, Young Adult (17-22): £17
- Junior (Aged 9-16): £11
- Child (Aged 8 & under): £5
- Carer: Free
Tickets are subject to a £2 increase on matchday.
*Members of the emergency services can only take advantage of this price with proof of identification. Please contact Southend’s ticket office.
PAY ON THE DAY
Pay on the day facilities are on offer at Southend, purchasable in-person at the ticket office and online up until kick off.
However, the price does increase by £2 on all paid tickets.
Stadium Postcode: SS2 6NQ
Parking: No car parking available for visiting fans at the ground itself. There is the Southend High School For Boys (SS0 0RG) which also offers car parking for £5 per vehicle (the school entrance is on Prittlewell Road).
Street parking is in abundance – being situated in the residential area that it is with no permit holder sections, you’ll just need to avoid the yellow lines.
Train: The nearest railway station is Prittlewell, which is about a five-minute walk away.
Prittlewell is served by trains from London Liverpool Street.
Other stations in Southend include Southend Victoria, Southend Central and Southend East.
Supporters can find further information via National Rail’s Journey Planner.
Bus: York Pullman are running a bus to the fixture.
Departure from Memorial Gardens in York City Centre will be 7am, with collection in Acomb 15 minutes later.
Payments for travel need to be made in advance, with no cash being taken on the day of travel.
To book a place on the supporters coach, or for more information, please call Joanne on 01904 630444.
- Adults: £50
- U16: £45 (if accompanied by a full-paying adult)
Please note that there is a strictly no alcohol onboard policy in place.
DAZN COVERAGE ON NATIONAL LEAGUE TV
Supporters who can’t make it in person can watch live on National League TV for £9.99 with a Match Pass.
This is available both domestically and internationally.
KEEP UPDATED
The best way to follow the game is in person. There will also be…
- In-game updates on X: @YorkCityFC
- Watch LIVE on National League TV, with DAZN’s enhanced coverage.
- Full match report on our website after the game
- Post match reaction and highlights on YouTube
- Live commentary on BBC Radio York
SUBJECT TO CHANGE.