MATCH UPDATE: Gillingham

Gillingham make the long trek up from Kent to face the Blues this weekend.

Tickets for this fixture are on sale now.

Please note - U14s and U7s must be accompanied by an adult, senior or U18. 

Methods of purchase:

In person – for the relevant games, come to the main ticket office in the Pioneer Stand at the designated time. 
 
Phone – ring the ticket office on 0330 094 5930 and pay with a credit / debit card.
 
Please note - to post tickets out to customers who have purchased over the telephone there is an additional charge of 85p. 
 
Internet – click HERE and follow the online instructions. 
 
E-tickets
 
Remember, you can purchase an e-ticket online all the way up to kick-off on a match day. Simply show your purchased ticket on your smartphone at the turnstile and you'll be scanned in as normal.
 
E-tickets really are a fantastic and smooth way of making your match day experience just that little bit easier.
 
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Match Sponsor - Irthing Developments
 
Irthing Developments Ltd are an experienced and professional company offering quality building work to domestic and commercial customers across North West Cumbria and South West Scotland.
 
Their team has over 80 years of experience and we pride ourselves on our high standards of workmanship and excellent customer care.
 
Click HERE to visit the official Irthing Developments website.
 
Match Ball Sponsor - RTU Optical
 
Click HERE to learn more about RTU Optical.
 
Match Ball Delivery System - Ascott Transport Ltd
 
Click HERE to visit the ATL official website.

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Welcome to our away fans!

Click HERE for a detailed guide for visitors to Brunton Park.

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Ticket collections (windows open at 1.30pm):

Collections for West Stand and Paddock tickets are from the West Stand ticket office.

Collections for the Warwick and Pioneer Stand are from the Pioneer ticket office.

All collections for away fans are from the away ticket office.

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Warwick Road - major disruption!

There are currently roadworks during daylight hours - where the bridge crosses the River Petteril to the East Stand junction - and they are causing long, long delays.

Please factor this into your journey.

We're seeking clarifiction on whether or not the traffic lights will be in operation on Saturday - we'll let you know as soon as we know.

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Car Parking:

The supporters' car park is CLOSED to the general public for this fixture due to ongoing work in that area of the stadium.

Please find alternative means of getting here, if possible, and please adhere to local parking restrictions should you choose to park close to the stadium.

Car park season ticket holders - your passes are valid for this game, and you can park here with us, as normal (don't worry if you haven't received your pass yet, your name will be on our list).

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The Fan Zone (west side of the stadium ... open at 1pm - also open for an hour after the game)

Live Music - very popular local band Indie Street will be back with us and playing a set in the Fan Zone between 2pm and 2.30pm.

Check out their music HERE.

Our outdoor Fan Zone has the Container Bar at its focal point, and there are three serving hatches, which will be serving lager and soft drinks (Heineken Silver, Moretti, Fosters, Ullswater Blonde, Pilsner).

Please note - transactions at the Container Bar are card only. 

The players arrive for the build-up to the game at just after 1pm (approximately) and this will be a great chance for you to get your selfies and autographs when they wander through the Fan Zone before they head into the pre-match meeting.

Stackerz won't be with us this weekend.

Thank you to Julie from the Greyhound Inn, Cotehill, who has stepped in to support us with an offer of Burgers, Cumberland Swirls, Roast Beef and Pulled Pork rolls.

Enjoy! For more information on the Greyhound, click HERE.

 

And The Chippie Van will also be on hand once again with their award-winning fish and chip style selection of mouth-watering match day food.

Click HERE for more on our partnership with The Chippie Van.

Also with us is Shake, Waffle and Roll!

Shaky, their 1950s inspired VW catering van, sells delicious Belgian lolly waffles (waffles on a stick) and a range of flavoured milkshakes. The waffles and milkshakes are available with a choice of toppings and sauces.

For more information on these special match day treats, click HERE.

We will also have a Pop-up Tuck Shop selling a range of sweets and soft drinks in the Fan Zone from 1.30pm. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Lonsdale Store.

Please note, the Horsebox Bar will NOT be in operation in the Warwick Road End for this fixture.

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Bars and facilities 

The Glass Bar (formerly the Sunset Suite) and Murphy's Bar will open at 12.30pm as we all get together ahead of kick off.

Both bars will be open after the game (7.15pm last orders; 7.30pm close, depending on uptake) - please do come back in and join us.

There'll be a free pie with every pint purchased, while stocks last, after the full-time whistle has blown.

We're delighted to confirm that Neck Oil and Heineken Silver will be available on draught for this season.

We also have Ullswater Blonde Gluten Free beer in the Glass Bar. 

Our east stand outlets stock Kronenburg as an addition to their refreshment provisions, and they will all be open for business from 1.45pm.

And, for the hot drink lovers out there, the Pioneer bar will also have Espresso, Café Latte and Cappuccino (using Brunton Blend beans) as a match day trial. 

Please do give them a try.

Don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.

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Kiosks open:

The kiosks will be open in all areas of the stadium with a selection of McCall’s pasties on offer - including the return of the Brunton Pastie! -  as well as soft drinks and our fantastic Brunton Blend coffee, supplied by John Watt & Son, and Cumbrian Tea, for the leafier drinkers amongst you.

Ross’s Bar in the Pioneer Stand will have Nachos with cheese and/or jalapenos as yet another different offering for your match day delight.

Both Balderstone's and McConnell's will be running a cashless service.

Don't forget your Pie & Pint offer at just £6!

You can enjoy a pizza and a soft drink for £4.75.

And there's your Pie & Hot drink offer for just £4.50!

Also don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.

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Click and collect app - buy your food and drink using our handy new app!

You can order their match day refreshments via an app which provides a 'click and collect' service for the purchase of food and drink inside the stadium.

Our app is in operation in the following areas: 

+ McVitie’s Bar
+ Pioneer Bar
+ Balderstone’s Bar
+ Ross’s Bar
+ Sunset Suite

To download the app click HERE for Apple or HERE for Android.

Then:

+ Select the products you want.
+ Pick the collection time.
+ Pick the location.
+ Pay.

It's then a case of going to the collection point at your chosen time and your food and drink will be ready to enjoy!

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Match Programme

With news, views and fun things to do, your match day programme is an essential part of the game day experience.

Priced at just £3 you can pick it up from the Blues Store, the ticket office or from our sellers around the ground.

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East Stand Family Zone

Carlisle United’s Family Zone is in full swing again this season with hundreds of children and youngsters making use of what is a fantastic facility in the East Stand.

The Family Zone opens at 1.30pm on a Saturday match day, and at 6.30pm for an evening fixture, and provides a fun place to meet new friends and play games ahead of the big match action.

The Zone is open through to half time and, with staff in place to keep an eye on things, gives a safe and secure environment where children of all ages can relax.

Click HERE for more information on our Family Zone.

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Contactless payment:

We’re delighted to confirm that we have contactless payment, with the cash payment option reduced to one till per refreshment point.

We hope this provision enhances your match day experience.

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SLO Team

SLO team meeters and greeters will be around the stadium to help with any queries. Please stop them and speak to them if you have any issues, or to give feedback. They are there to help you to get the most out of your day.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all.

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