FA Cup First Round info
Nov 4, 2009
HINCKLEY United play Rushden and Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday November 7 in the First Round of the FA Cup. Here is a list of useful facts and information for supporters.
CLUB AND SUPPORTERS COACHES
The bar at Hinckley United will be open from 11.30am for supporters wanting to have a beer before they travel to Nene Park. The coaches leave at 1pm.
TICKETS
Tickets are priced at £10 for Adults, and £5 for Concessions, which includes Senior Citizens (aged over 60), and those over the age of 16 who are still in full-time education (with a valid NUS card) on either seated or terraced seats. Tickets for juniors - under 16 - are £2. No tickets will be sold in advance and it will be a pay on the gate fixture. Programmes will be priced at £3.
CAR PARKING
Nene Park provides over 1,000 parking spaces, which are priced at £3 for cars, £5 for mini buses, and £10 for coaches. These are filled on a first come first served basis, and although Nene Park has extensive CCTV coverage, Northamptonshire Police advise drivers not to leave valuables on display.
SUPPORTERS AREA
The game will be segregated with Hinckley United fans given the South Stand and asked to enter the ground via entrance K and L. Rushden and Diamonds have agreed to reduce their normal admission charges for the fixture to try and boost the gate.
FOOD AND DRINK AT NENE PARK
There is a snack bar in the concourse of the South Stand where fans can enjoy a drink and some food. Alternatively fans can purchase food and drink in the clubhouse - Strikers Bar. Above Striker's Bar in the Kimberley Suite, there will be a choice of home made Shepherd's Pie or Sausages in onion gravy with vegetables and potatoes for £7.50. Both venues have large screen TVs showing live sport.
REPLAY DETAILS
If a replay is required it will take place at the Greene King Stadium on Tuesday November 17th. Admission will be £10 for adults, £6 for concessions, £3 for 12 to 16s and under 12s will be £1.
REFEREES AND OFFICIALS
Mr RJ Wigglesworth will be the man in the middle on Saturday, ably assisted by C Fitch and N Wilde.
THE PRIZE
£18,000 is the cash prize to the winners of Saturday's game (draw number 34) and a place in the Second Round Proper. The draw is made on Sunday from Wembley after the game between Northwich Victoria and Charlton Athletic live on ITV1 at 3.30pm.



