[BFC SITE] Barnsley FC v Stockport County FC: Turnstile, Car Park and Ticketing Information

Barnsley FC prepares to welcome Stockport County FC to Oakwell on Saturday 28th September for their second cup tie of the season. This fixture with Stockport County promises to be an exciting contest with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all, here’s a detailed guide for the Reds faithful attending the match.

Arrival and Entry

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, with turnstiles opening at 6:30 pm. To avoid any last-minute rush, please take your seats at least 30 minutes before kick-off.

For juveniles under 14, please remember that they must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). Tickets for juveniles are not available at the turnstiles and should be purchased in advance from our Box Office.

Ticket Collection and Purchases

Home supporters with pre-ordered tickets can collect them from the Box Office located in the South Stand. Given the high volume of collections, it is advisable to pick up your tickets before 6pm to avoid lengthy queues. A collection point will be available outside the Box Office from 5pm onwards.

Visiting supporters can collect their pre-ordered tickets and any duplicates from the same Box Office starting at 5pm. Please make sure to plan accordingly to ensure timely entry into the stadium.

Parking Information

Home supporters are urged to pre-purchase parking tickets for the South Stand car park due to limited pay-on-entry spaces.

Visiting supporters should use the Queens Ground car park (S71 1AN), with parking fees set at £5 for cars, £10 for minibuses (under 16-seaters), and £20 for coaches.

Health and Safety

To ensure the safety and well-being of all fans, please note the following guidelines:

• Access to all car parks will close 30 minutes before kick-off.
• It is possible to exit the car park during the game up until the 80th minute dependant on crowd movement.
• Vehicles must remain stationary for at least 15 minutes after the final whistle, with exit gates opening only when deemed safe by the Stadium Safety Officer.

Hospitality guests have designated parking in the East Stand car park, accessible via Beevor Court road until 90 minutes before kick-off and via the South Stand car park until 30 minutes before kick-off. Post-match, these guests may exit via Beevor Court around 25 minutes after the final whistle once deemed safe to do so.

All vehicular movement is at the discretion of the Stadium Safety Officer and the above is a guide only.

The following turnstiles are open for this fixture:

Norman Rimmington South Stand HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY

Turnstiles 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 – pre-bought tickets & season tickets

Turnstile 10 – cash/card

DX West Stand

Turnstiles 24 & 25 – pre-bought tickets & season tickets

Turnstile 26 – cash/card

Rapid Response East Stand HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY

Turnstiles 74, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83 & 84 – pre-bought tickets & season tickets

Turnstile 75 – cash/card

The Barry Murphy North Stand VISITORS’ STAND

Turnstiles 47, 48, 49 & 50 – pre-bought tickets & season tickets

Turnstile 44 – cash/card

There is a late gate open on each stand up to 35 minutes after kick off as follows:

Norman Rimmington South Stand - Turnstile 10

DX West Stand (upper and lower) - Turnstile 26

Rapid Response East Stand (upper and lower) - Turnstile 75

The Barry Murphy North Stand (Visiting supporters) - Turnstile 44

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Reds communication error 3000 it’s a league game not a cup tie

 

Speaking of Beevor Court we need to trim the bushes. It's a mess and coaches cannot get up and down it without hitting them. I'd not be surprised if a coach company had complained of scratches because of them.

 

“second cup tie of the season”

What on earth……

 

It's a huge mistake to not know we are playing a league game. It should never have happened.