Durham Women welcome London City Lionesses to Maiden Castle on Sunday, March 26 – as we take part in a big Women’s Football Weekend fixture!
And ahead of the game, we’ve put together some FAQs to make your visit as enjoyable as possible:
When and where is the game taking place?
Durham v London City Lionesses will take place on Sunday, March 26 with a 12:00pm kick-off.
The match will be held at Maiden Castle, DH1 3SE.
Can I still get a ticket for the game?
Yes! Tickets for this game remain available and can be secured in two ways:
- Online – CLICK HERE to get your tickets via our online ticketing site, speeding-up your entry on the day!
- On The Day – Simply pay by cash or card upon arrival at the ground
Due to demand, which has seen a significant amount of capacity already secured, we would strongly advise supporters to book their tickets online to avoid disappointment.
Please note that this game IS included for 2022/23 Season Ticket Holders.
I’m coming to my first game, where can I find more information?
CLICK HERE to check out our First Time Fans’ Guide – who goes in-depth on every element of your match day experience!
If you need more details, just drop us an email on mark.donnelly@durhamwfc.co.uk.
And make sure you fill in THIS FORM so we can add you to our First Time Fan Roll of Honour!
What activities are taking place at the game?
Beyond the 90 minutes of thrilling action on the pitch, we have a number of other activities available!
- Ahead of the game, 18 junior teams will be taking part in our Football Festival – The Clear Climate Cup – as clubs at U8, U10 and U12 age level come together for a fun and friendly morning of football!
- At half-time, all participants in The Clear Climate Cup will be paraded on the pitch and receive certificates.
- We’ll also have our Regional Talent Club players on the field as they take their annual squad photographs.
- Our club mascot, Candy, will be out meeting and greeting fans ahead of the game.
- At full-time, our players will all come to the front of the main stand to meet and greet supporters – so get your autograph books ready!
How much will my whole match day cost?
Use our handy Match Day Calculator to work out how much your entire day will cost – including tickets, merchandise, travel and food!
Is there somewhere for me to park?
Parking will be available for free in two car parks.
Car Park 1 is situated at Maiden Castle and is just steps from the entrance to the ground.
Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If Car Park 1 is full, supporters will be asked to park in Car Park 2 – which is approximately 15 minutes walk away from the ground.
This is indicated on the map below:
We would therefore advise all spectators to arrive in plenty of time to ensure that they arrive at the ground in time for kick-off, should they have to walk from Car Park 2.
We would ask fans to walk or utilise public transport where possible.
What time should I arrive?
Supporters will be able to enter Maiden Castle from 10:30am, which is when the turnstiles will open.
We’ve put a full timetable of what’s happening and when below:
Where are things situated in and outside the ground?
Check out the map below to see what is situated where in and around the ground:
Will I be able to get a seat in the ground?
Seating at Maiden Castle is available on a first come, first served basis. We would therefore recommend that any fan wishing to secure a seat arrive for the turnstiles opening.
We would also ask all supporters to not sit in any seats marked as reserved.
Please note that fans cannot reserve seats by placing coats etc. over them.
There are a number of areas available for supporters wishing to stand, offering a great view of the action.
What refreshments will be available?
Fat Frank’s Street Food Trucks will be providing food and drinks at the game. Hot and cold options will be available, with cash and card accepted. The catering unit will be situated next to the turnstiles immediately as you enter the ground.
CLICK HERE for a full list of products and prices.
The Club Room Bar will also be open from 10:30am, with the entrance just before the turnstile outside the ground. The bar shows Sky Sports and offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some example prices are below:
What merchandise will be available?
We’ll have a full range of merchandise available – from scarves to beanie hats, and much more!
The merchandise stall is situated just to the left once you enter the ground.
Is there a match day programme?
Yes! We have a brand new programme available for this game, which includes:
- The pre-match thoughts of captain Sarah Wilson
- An in-depth feature with Mollie Lambert after she made her 75th appearance for the club
- A look at our visitors, London City Lionesses
- Bridget Galloway tells us about the ‘Game of Her Life’
- We get to know Naoisha McAloon a little bit better
- Lauren Brigs offers her best advice to young footballers
- The latest news from around the club and our talent pathway
- A pull-out poster of Beth Hepple
- A player autograph sheet for our young (and old!) fans to collect signatures
- Plus much, much more!
You can pick-up your copy from our merchandise stall, with the issue priced at just £3!
Can I meet the players?
Of course!
Durham Women’s squad will be available for autographs, photographs and a chat after the game.
Just head to the front of the main stand once the final whistle has been blown!
I have another question – who can I contact?
If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please email mark.donnelly@durhamwfc.co.uk, or tweet us @DurhamWFC.
How else can I follow the game?
Full commentary of the game will be available on Durham Hospitals Radio via dhradio.org.uk.
We will also have updates across our social media channels.
