FIXTURE: Notts County match information finalised

All the information you need for the Notts County game

As announced earlier this week, Carlisle United will play their fixture against Notts County at Deepdale, the home of Preston North End, on Saturday 19 December [kick off 3pm].

United fans have been allocated the Sir Tom Finney Stand. Disabled seating is available at the front of the stand. Seating at Deepdale is unreserved.

County fans have been allocated a section of the Bill Shankly Kop end of the ground.

Finance director Suzanne Kidd said: “We would like to go on record with a thank you to everyone at Preston North End, and to the Football League, for their assistance in getting these fixture details finalised so smoothly.

“We have discounted the entry prices significantly and also looked closely at the travel options, to help our fans with cost at what it is a difficult time for everyone. Our hope is that as many people as possible will be able to make it to these games and we thank everyone for the patience and understanding which has been shown. 

“The spirit and resilience shown by everyone in the region has made us even more determined to help as much as we can, as often as we can.”

Dates of sale:

Tickets for this fixture go on sale from the Cumberland Building Society on Fisher Street in Carlisle at 10am on Monday 14 December

Ticket sales will continue at the CBS through normal working hours (9am to 5pm) for the remainder of the week. 

We will update on ticket sales to be conducted at Brunton Park as the situation develops.

Tickets can be purchased online, as normal, by clicking HERE or over the phone on 0844 371 1921 (calls will be diverted to our CBS staff). Online and phone sale services will be active from 10am on Monday 14 December.

Prices:

Adults - £15
Seniors (65 and over) - £10
Young Persons (17 to 21) - £10
16 and under - £5
Under-7s – Free Entry

Proof of age may be required.

Disabled supporters pay the relevant age range and receive a free carer ticket (if applicable).

Season Ticket holders can gain entry to this fixture by using their valid Season Ticket card – make sure you take it with you on the day! 

Season Ticket holders do NOT need to contact the club and do NOT need any form of alternative ticket for this fixture.

Fans who have already purchased a Notts County ticket (for use at Brunton Park) will get a full refund on that ticket - this ticket will NOT be valid on the day. A new ticket, valid for Deepdale, will then need to be purchased.

Car parking is available at Deepdale at a price of £2.50 – car parking can be pre-booked through the Preston North End ticket office by calling 0344 856 1966. Car parking will be available on the day of the game.

Disabled parking is available in the Alan Kelly car park. Coach parking is available in the Invincibles Pavilion car park and is free.

Hospitality package:

+ Hosted in the Sir Tom Finney Lounge.

+ Two-course meal, match ticket and transport included.  

+ Package price - £45. 

Please note – we have limited availability. Email commercial@carlisleunited.co.uk from 10am on Monday 14 December to book your place.

Virgin Trains:

Carlisle United would like to say thank you to main club sponsor Virgin Trains who have announced that they have released additional advanced booking tickets – available for all fans across all services. 

Virgin Trains tickets for this fixture (advanced bookings only) are priced at £26 return (or £18 return with a season ticket). Bookings must be made at www.virgintrains.co.uk/carlisle-united

Please note – there is limited availability and some services are busy and popular at this time of year.

Reays Coaches:

The Club are providing free transport for supporters, in partnership with Reays, who are providing booking and logistical support. 

Pick up points will be from Brunton Park and West Cumbria, with details to follow. 

Booking will be available from 10am on Monday 14 December. 

As soon as you have purchased your ticket you can book your seat ...

... in person at the Reays store on Devonshire Street in Carlisle.

... by phone by calling 01228 267 267.

... online at reays.co.uk/tours/cufc 

Please note – the number of seats available could be limited. Seats will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis due to the tight timescale involved. Please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Media:

Media are to book their place for this fixture as normal via the CARLISLE UNITED V NOTTS COUNTY listing on the iPBS booking system. 

Only FL accredited personnel will be granted access. Please note – post-match interviews are conducted pitch side, adjacent to the tunnel.

Cumbria Flood Appeal:

Collections will be held at Deepdale on the day of the game for the Cumbria Flood Appeal. Please look out for our bucket collectors, who will be clearly identifiable.

Proceeds from the half time Blues Lotto Golden Gamble will go towards the Flood Appeal.

A reduced size Match Programme will be produced, but will still be priced at £2. £1 from every programme sold will be donated to the Flood Appeal.

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Thank you to everyone for their patience as we continue to finalise match details. Your understanding has been much appreciated and very much needed.
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