Match Preview: South Shields v Curzon Ashton

South Shields host Curzon Ashton at the 1st Cloud Arena for the club's first home fixture of the 24/25 National League North campaign.

Shields made the trip down to Hereford for their opening game of the season which saw the Mariners on the end of a 3-0 defeat with goals scored by Montel Gibson, Andy Williams and Yusifu Ceesay.

Curzon faced newly promoted side Needham Market to start the season which saw them come away with a 3-0 victory with goals scored by Jimmy Spencer (2) and Stefan Mols (1).

Elliott's thoughts

Shields manager Elliott Dickman shared his thoughts on welcoming Curzon to the 1st Cloud Arena.

"Week in, week out we're taken back by the support we have home and away, we had a good number of fans down at Hereford which we really appreciate"

"Curzon are a good side with good players who have their own way of playing that suits them. Our job is to make sure we are fully prepared which we have done throughout pre-season"

"The message is that we need to take more care in certain areas, we need to make sure we're not gifting soft goals away, we need to make sure that we are really competitive"

Information for supporters

This fixture will take place at the 1st Cloud Arena (NE32 3UP) – kicking off at 3 pm.

The Marquee will be closed due to essential maintenance.

PRICING

Adult Concession Child 13-16 Child u12

General Standing £16.00 £10.00 £6.00 £4.00

Seating £18.00 £12.00 £8.00 £6.00

Pay on the Gate is available for Home Supporters at Turnstile 1, 2, 5 and 6.

Pay on the Gate is available for Away Supporters at Turnstile 3.

HOME FANS

We will no longer be charging for or issuing refunds for reuseable plastic cups.

Turnstiles and food and drink outlets are open from 12.30pm.

Opening hours can be found below:

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

New Can Bars will be open at the Main Entrance (near Turnstile 1 and 2), and by the Player’s Tunnel to alleviate queuing. Grab your first drink on your way in!

A three-lane queuing system will be in operation in New Stand Bar.

TVs in all bars will be screening Sky Sports/Terrestrial TV matches.

Shipley and Barbour Function rooms in the Club House are PRIVATE lounges and are available to Box Holders, Balcony Season Ticket Holders, and Shipley Hospitality guests before and after the game.

New upgrades for Barbour Lounge are available to purchase on the day of the game at the 50-50 hut, subject to availability, for the price of £5.

The Marquee will be closed due to essential maintenance.

We recommend arriving early to avoid queuing for entry.

OPENING TIMES

Bars

· New Stand: 12.30pm – 5.30pm

· Marquee: Closed due to essential maintenance.

· Shipley Lounge: (Reserved for Hospitality Guests and pass holders): 12.30pm – 7pm

· Barbour Room: (Reversed for Season ticket and pass holders):12.15pm – 7pm

· Club House: 12.30pm – 8pm

· Can Bars: 12:30pm – 3pm

Food

· Fanzone / Potting Shed Corner: 12.30pm – 5pm

· Dicksons Kiosk: 12.30pm – 5pm

· Burger Van: 12.30pm – 5pm

· Club House Kiosk: 12.30pm – 5pm

· Kets N Pop: 12:30pm – 5pm

The Club Shop, located in the Wolf Competitions Stand near Turnstiles 1 and 2, will be open from 12:30 – KO, Half-Time, and from FT – 5:15pm.

PARKING

Limited, unreserved parking is available on Shaftesbury Avenue. It is recommended to arrive early to secure your place.

More parking is available on Bedesway, with access via Turnstile 5.

AWAY FANS

Segregation is in place to begin with, so please enter the ground via Turnstile 3.

Food and drink is available in segregated areas from 12.30pm when the turnstiles open.

Seating upgrades for away fans are available to purchase at Turnstile 3 upon entry.