
‘We were too passive’ - Pearson
Posted: Saturday, March 6th 2021
Friday, August 30th 2019
All you need to know ahead of City's clash against Middlesbrough at Ashton Gate Stadium (Saturday, 12.30pm KO).
Here’s your easy guide for what to expect, if you’re heading to BS3.
ORDER OF EVENTS
9am - Bristol Sport Store open
10am - Matchday Ticket Office open (phone lines open from 10am)
10am - Sports Bar open
10am - Fan Village open
10.30am - Turnstiles open
11.30am - Team announcements
12.15pm - Warm-up
12.30pm - Kick-off
1.15pm - Half-time
1.30pm - Second half begins
2.15pm - Full-time
STADIUM
The South Stand, Dolman Stand and Lansdown Stand are all open for home supporters, including the Lansdown Upper tier and Family area.
The Atyeo Stand will host Middlesbrough fans.
Stadium-wide free WIFI is also available.
TICKETS
The match is pay on the day for home supporters only. To purchase a ticket, call Supporter Services on 0117 963 0600 (option one).
Alternatively, the Matchday Ticket Office - adjacent to the Atyeo statue - will be open from 10am until just after kick-off.
PROGRAMMES
A new look programme will be available this season, make sure you keep an eye out in the usual selling points to secure a Bristol City programme. Price £3.50
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Changing units are now installed in the following areas:
FAN VILLAGE
The external matchday Fan Village will be in operation from 10am and has a new and improved offering which includes Fish & Chips, Burgers and Spanish cuisine from Los Hermanos as well as including a new bar, Boots and Balls - fitted with a new state of the art speed pour system. The drinks concessions offer a fully cashless option.
There will also be live music in the Fan Village, from 10.30am.
Supporters are urged to take their seats in advance of kick off, with the Fan Village bars closing 15 minutes ahead of kick off.
FOOD & DRINK
A special matchday offer will be available to season card holders ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship encounter with Middlesbrough.
In an offer that has proved extremely popular amongst supporters to date this season, pints will be available for £4 between 10.30-11.30am - just £3.60 for season card holders - giving fans the best opportunity to enjoy our widest ever range of food and beverage.
Dolman concession two will offer an Ashton Gate Curry Bar. This will give supporters the finest quality food with fresh ingredients and each matchday there will be a new curry packed full of flavour.
Due to the earlier kick-off time, the prices at the Curry Bar will be reduced to £4.50 on Saturday - a 30% discount - with each curry served with rice, while vegetarian and vegan options are available. Please note there will no further season card discount.
STORE
The Bristol Sport Store at Ashton Gate Stadium will be open from 9am with the new 2019/20 replica kit and a range of leisurewear!
SUPPORTERS CLUB & TRUST BAR
Access to the Supporters Club and Trust Bar is via the Sports Bar & Pizzeria. Go through the main bar and up the stairs at the far end. The bar is on your left at the top of the stairs.
TRAVEL
Sunday's travel information is available to view here. Please keep checking local and public transport sites for full up to date information.
RUCKSACKS
Ashton Gate Stadium asks supporters not to bring large rucksacks on matchdays, following advice from the National Counter Terrorism Office and Avon and Somerset Police.
Fans will still be able to bring smaller handbags into the stadium, although these will be subject to the usual search process.
An Ashton Gate spokesman said: “The searching process will always be subject to change and whilst there is no specific threat to any Sports Ground, we must ensure that we remain vigilant and the message to spectators is to ‘Be Alert not alarmed.'
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