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Match Day Guide - AFC Totton
13 January 2025
We welcome AFC Totton to Penydarren Park on Tuesday Evening for a top of the league tussle in the Pitching IN Southern League Premier fixture (7:45pm Kick Off).
The Martyrs will be aiming to continue the impressive run that currently sees them 9 points clear at the top of the Southern League, and unbeaten in 19 matches but will have to overcome our toughest task yet in a AFC Totton side, who currently sit in 2nd place.
Arriving at Penydarren Park
The gates at PP will be open from 18:00. Supporters are encouraged to arrive well in advance of the game, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive ahead of kick-off at 7:45pm, as we expect queues at the turnstiles with another great crowd at Penydarren Park!
Pay on the gate is available or you can purchase an online ticket today, by visiting – https://www.merthyrtownfc.co.uk/events/merthyr-town-fc-v-afc-totton-2 - entry for online ticket holders will be via the manned gate adjacent to the turnstiles at the main entrance.
Cash and Card payments are now being accepted on the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand.
Admission Prices
Adults - £13
Concessions - £10
Discounted Price - £10 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham)
Children (U16) - £3
Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £10 into any Martyrs 2024/25 home league games, on production of a valid 2024/25 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County or Wrexham.
Car Parking
There will only be car parking in Penydarren Park for those supporters with reserved parking spaces for the 2024/25 season, as well as a limited number of disabled parking spaces.
Car parking is available in the Castle Street Multi-Story Car Park or College Car Park just a short 5–10 minute walk from the ground. We ask any visitors to the ground to please park appropriately in the local area around Penydarren Park and to respect the neighbouring residents.
Bar & Food Facilities
Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from the club’s bars. Webley's and Roman’s Bar will be open from 5:45pm.
Holveys Café will be open from 7pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips, also our ‘FOOD CABIN’ will be open from 7pm serving hot food, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks.
Club Shop
Pay a visit to the Merthyr Town Club Shop and purchase our replica kits, leisurewear, and accessories. The store will be opening its doors from 7pm, giving Martyr's fans plenty of time to visit before entering PP!
50/50 Tickets & Match-day Programme
Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our match-day announcer.
Pick up a copy of our match-day programme at just £2. The programmes will be on sale s you enter the ground prior to kick-off.
Form Guide (League Only)
Merthyr Town – D D D W W
AFC Totton – L D W W W
Last Meeting
Earlier this season, The Martyrs travelled to AFC Totton in FA Trophy action, where a youthful Martyrs squad were unlucky to lose 1-0 after a late Charlie Austin header sent the Stags through to the next round.
One To Watch
The AFC Totton strike partnership of Tony Lee and former Premier League forward Charlie Austin will provide a real test for the Martyrs defence.
Mascots & Flag Bearers
We welcome the children from Heolgerrig Red Lion U9s who are our match-day mascots for Tuesday’s game and will be leading the Martyrs out at Penydarren Park ahead of the game.
How to Follow
If you’re not able to make it to the game, you can keep up with the action by following match updates on our Twitter / X and Facebook pages. There will also be live radio commentary from CymruSport – the game will be live from 19:35pm on the CymruSport website.