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Match Day Guide - Taunton Town

23 January 2025

Match Day Guide - Taunton Town

We welcome Taunton Town to Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon for another crucial Pitching IN Southern League Premier League fixture (3pm Kick Off).


The Martyrs will be aiming to continue the impressive run that currently sees them 8 points clear at the top of the Southern League, and unbeaten in 21 matches, but will have to overcome an in-form Taunton team who themselves are unbeaten in their last seven league games.


Arriving at Penydarren Park

The gates at PP will be open from 12:30. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, to enter the ground as easily as possible well ahead of kick-off at 3pm, as we expect queues at the turnstiles with another great crowd in attendance 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-taunton-town


Cash and Card payments are now 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 inside 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 neighbourhood around Penydarren Park and to respect the local 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 new ‘FOOD CABIN’ will also 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.


Form Guide (League Only)

Merthyr Town –  W D D D D

Taunton Town – D W D D W


Last Meeting

Earlier this season, The Martyrs travelled to Taunton Town on a Tuesday evening in October 2024, where goals from Frazer Thomas, Jack Evans and Kane Simpson earned the Martyrs all three points in an entertaining 3-2 win!


One To Watch

The Peacocks captain, Tom Smith, joined Taunton in July 2024 from National League South side Bath City, and the forward has scored 8 league goals so far this season, including one against the Martyrs back in October.


Mascots & Flag Bearers

We welcome the children from Heolgerrig Red Lion U11s who are our match-day mascots for Saturday’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 14:50 on the CymruSport website.

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Merthyr Town FC is South Wales' Premier Non-League team. A 100% fan owned Community Club. The club play in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division and are based at their historical home of Penydarren Park, right in the heart of the Merthyr Tydfil Community.

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