Weston are in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup for the fourth season in a row, and will be dreaming of reaching the First Round Proper for the second season running, which would be a first for Weston should they qualify.
It is also the second time in two seasons that Weston have played a Suffolk side in the Fourth Qualifying Round, having won 3-1 at Lowestoft Town last year.
The Seagulls have made it into the First Round three times since 2014, playing established Football League sides in Doncaster Rovers, Wrexham (although they were still non-league at the time) and Bristol Rovers along the way.
However, Needham Market stand in The Seagulls’ way, and they will be equally determined to make it into the hat for Monday night’s draw.
The Suffolk side play in Southern League Premier Central Division, having been relegated from National League North last season.
Like Weston, The Marketmen are also in the Fourth Qualifying Round for the fourth time in a row, showing that they too have a good record in the FA Cup.
Cup fever really gripped The Seagulls last season, in what was a memorable cup campaign for everybody connected with Weston. Let’s hope for another great encounter at the Optima this Saturday, as we look to get back to winning ways.
*If the match is tied after 90 minutes, a replay will take place at Needham Market on Tuesday, 14th October (7:45pm ko)*
Matchday Information:
Entry Prices
Adult: £16
Concession (Senior 60+, Student ID, Armed Forces ID, NHS ID): £12
14–17 Year Old: £7
9–13 Year Old: £5 (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Under 8s: Free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Under 13s): £34
*As this is a cup fixture, season tickets are NOT valid for this fixture. This is an all-pay fixture.
Buying Tickets
Tickets can be purchased:
Online in advance
At the turnstiles on matchday
Turnstile Information
To help make your matchday as smooth as possible, please take note of the turnstile arrangements:
1: Card and Online Tickets
2: Card and Online Tickets
3: Card and Online Tickets
4: Card and Cash
ID Checks
We may ask to see ID at the turnstiles to ensure supporters have purchased the correct type of ticket. This is to ensure fairness for all fans.
If we believe a ticket has been purchased incorrectly or is being misused, we reserve the right to refuse entry and disable a matchday ticket or season ticket without refund.
Parking Information
We have a fair-sized car park at the stadium, with a limited amount of matchday parking available for Blue Badge holders. If a Blue Badge space is required, we recommend arriving as early as possible to secure a spot.
Once the stadium car park is full on matchday, all supporters are asked to park responsibly in the two nearby industrial estates, which are just a 5–10-minute walk from the Optima Stadium. Please do not park in the housing estate opposite the club, as this can cause issues for local residents.
Please note that we are only able to accommodate the official away team coach within the Optima Stadium.
Programmes
We have now moved to 100% digital programmes, which are available free of charge to all supporters.
They can be found HERE, and QR codes can be scanned at the turnstiles and Season Ticket Holders’ entrance.
Entertainment
Harrisen Larner-Main will be performing in the Somerset Suite before the match against Needham Market from 1:30PM – 2:30PM, and a second performance will take place in the Players’ Lounge directly after the full-time whistle.
