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Match Day Guide - Bracknell Town
21 February 2025
We face Bracknell Town at Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon for another crucial tie in the Pitching IN Southern League Premier title race (3pm Kick Off).
The Martyrs will be aiming to return to winning ways, after a sticky run of three draws has allowed second-placed AFC Totton to close the gap at the top. Bracknell will prove difficult opposition though, managed by former Slough Town boss, Jon Underwood as his Robins side aim to keep their push for that final play-off place alive.
Arriving at Penydarren Park
The gates at PP will be open from 12:30. Supporters are encouraged to arrive well ahead of kick off at 3pm, to enter the ground as easily as possible 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-bracknell-town
Cash and Cardpayments 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 respectfully in the local area around Penydarren Park and to respect the 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 12:30pm.
Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips, also our ‘FoodCabin’will be open from 2pm 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 2pm, 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 around the ground prior to kick-off.
Live Premier League Football & Six Nations Rugby
We will be showing live coverage of the premier league fixture Everton -v- Manchester United from 12:30, and we will also have live coverage of Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland from 14:15!
Form Guide (League Only)
Merthyr Town – D D D W W
Bracknell Town – W L W L L
Last Meeting
Earlier this season, The Martyrs travelled to Bracknell Town in late November, where a late winner from Frazer Thomas gave the Martyrs a 2-1 victory over the robins.
One To Watch
Bracknell’s attacking threats in Jordan Esprit & Seb Bowerman will be the ones to watch for Saturday’s opponents, with both players returning to the club this season after spells away at Hemel Hempstead and Dorking Wanderers in the National League South respectively.
Mascots & Flag Bearers
We welcome the children from Heolgerrig Red Lion U7’s who are our match-day mascots for Saturday’s game and we also welcome Aberfan U10’s who are our Flag Bearers, as both teams 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 14:50 on the CymruSport website.