City will once again be running its popular club membership scheme in the 2009/10 season - giving fans who sign up priority for future games and savings off matchday prices.

Members receive first priority on the best available seats for home Coca-Cola Championship fixtures - as well as being first in the queue after season card holders for away, cup and friendly tickets, plus future season card sales.

In addition, members receive £2 off the 'general sale' price to all league matches and use their own personalised smart card in place of matchday tickets for entry to Ashton Gate.

The smart card is used to enter the stadium and, when used to book tickets, can also track the attendance of fans home and away - ensuring the club can properly reward its most loyal fans for 'in-demand' matches. More details on how the club intends to do this for 2009/10 will be released in mid-June.

Memberships are on sale now. More than 2,800 supporters enrolled in the scheme's first season last year, and group managing director Doug Harman told bcfc.co.uk: "In 2008/09 more than 16,000 supporters were signed up to the club - either by purchasing a season card or by joining the membership scheme.

"Season card holders will continue to form the bedrock of our support. But we are aware there are many fans who attend regularly both home and away who cannot commit to a season card for a number of reasons.

"Memberships represent great value for those latter supporters and we have taken the decision not to increase prices for the 2009/10 season which means that members can continue to enjoy the many benefits on offer at the existing rates."

The full list of benefits are:-

- First priority on home matchday tickets, priority after season ticket holders on away or cup tickets, selected Ashton Gate events AND future season ticket sales.

- £2 saving on home matchday prices (against 'general sale' rates)

- Seats can be purchased online, as well as by phone or in person.

- Personalised members smart card - no tickets required.

- Membership of City Away Travel Service.

- Free entry to reserve games where not 'all pay'.

- Under-16s only: Signed birthday card and entry into a draw to become mascot at home and away matches.

Memberships cost £20 adults, £5 under-16s and £40 families (two adults, two children). Under-16 members will automatically become City Redz members and will be eligible for any benefits - more information on City Redz in 2009/10 will be issued in due course.

Memberships will be on sale online via bcfc.co.uk, by phone (0871 222 6666, option 1) or by visiting Ashton Gate in person.