[BFC SITE] Matchday Supporter Information | Wigan Athletic (H)

The Reds welcome Wigan Athletic to Oakwell this Saturday in Sky Bet League One, kicking off at 3pm. With wintry conditions forecast in the coming days, please take the time to read the safety advice and information ahead of facing the Latics.

As we approach tomorrow’s fixture at Oakwell, we want to ensure all supporters are prepared for the wintery conditions expected in the area. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of your trip to support the Reds.

With colder temperatures and potential snow in the forecast, we encourage fans to dress appropriately. Layer up, wear warm clothing, and choose sturdy, suitable footwear to navigate potentially icy surfaces around the stadium.

Adverse weather conditions may impact travel. Please plan your journey carefully and allow extra time to ensure you can arrive safely and enjoy the match.
We’ll be monitoring the weather closely and keeping supporters informed via our official website and social media channels. Be sure to check for any updates before setting off.

Our ground staff are working tirelessly to prepare the stadium. Extra gritting is taking place overnight, and we have snow-clearing assistance on standby. While we are doing everything possible to ensure the match goes ahead, please understand that the decision ultimately depends on the weather conditions.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these challenges. Stay warm, stay safe, and come on you Reds!

Arrival and Entry

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, with turnstiles opening at 1:30pm. 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 2pm to avoid lengthy queues. A collection point will be available outside the Box Office from 1pm onwards.

Visiting supporters can collect their pre-ordered tickets and any duplicates from the same Box Office starting at 1pm. 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, 6, 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 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83 & 84 – pre-bought tickets & season tickets

Turnstile 75 – cash/card

The Barry Murphy North Stand VISITORS’ STAND

Turnstile 47 & 48 – 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

Matchday Reporting Service

At Barnsley FC we strive to ensure that everyone who attends our matches or events has a positive experience free from the worry of being targeted by abuse or intimidation. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to all discriminatory and abusive behaviour based on race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, disability, health condition, neurodiversity, religion, sexuality, or self-expression.

On a home matchday at Oakwell Stadium, you can report ANY incidents or concerns to a steward or use the Kick It Out app. Alternatively, you can report any incidents or concerns directly to Barnsley FC's Match Control. You must start your text with ALERT, then your message and send to 60777. Please include as much information as possible, including the Stand, Row, seat number and names of where the incident or your concern occurred.

We ask fans to join us in creating a positive environment and atmosphere at Oakwell on matchday.

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Its gonna be 15 degrees.

What they on about.

 

Overnight it is going to be 0 - 4 degrees until 10am (feels like -2 to 2 degrees). With sleet and snow that may freeze. It starts to warm after and indeed hits 10 degrees by KO.
But its 2024 - if it's too slippy to walk down Grove St at 10.30 then it's too risky to let the Wigan supporters minibus set off.

Fairly sure it will go ahead, but .......... just saying.

 

We don't want to be this years Stevenage, even if it is Wigan.