AFC Fylde play their final pre-season fixture on Tuesday evening when Blackburn Rovers visit Kellamergh Park. (7.30pm)
The Coasters go into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw at Skelmersdale United with Dion Charles on the scoresheet. Charles has impressed throughout pre-season and will be looking to have another solid game this Tuesday. The Skem result means that Fylde have won three, drawn three and lost one during their pre-season campaign and Blackburn will prove to be the final test for Dave Challinor’s men.
Blackburn Rovers U21’s have had a mixed pre-season so far with wins against Burscough and Knaresborough but more recently they have been defeated 2-1 away at Bamber Bridge and most recently they lost 1-0 away at Coasters local rivals Chorley. This is also the final pre-season fixture for Blackburn before their first league fixture against Derby County on Monday August 10th.
TEAM NEWS
Summer signing Matty Hughes may play a part after a toe injury sustained at Nantwich Town and Caspar Hughes could be back in contention for a starting place after having a routine nose operation last week. Boss Dave Challinor should have a full team to choose from and the starting 11 he picks for this game could be a resemblance of the side he picks for the opening game of the National North season on Saturday August 8th away at Solihull Moors.
Blackburn will field a youthful side of similar ilk to Bolton Wanderers when they came to Kellamergh Park last week. Players to watch out for from Damian Johnson’s side are centre halves Mark Edgar and Sam Lavelle, wingers Connor Mahoney and Devarn Green along with strikers Jordan Preston, Dean Rittenberg and Luke Wall.
ADMISSION
Adults: £8
Concessions: £5
Under 16s: FREE
MATCH PROGRAMME AND 50/50 TICKETS
The match programme will be on sale inside the ground. The 16 page programme with striker Dion Charles on the cover is just £1.50 and is on sale from our sellers inside the ground.
Also available is the match day 50/50 which is growing in value by the week and gives you the chance to win a big cash prize!
FACILITIES IN THE GROUND
Don’t forget to come to the ground from 6pm and have a drink in the bar. We have a wide range of products including John Smith’s, Fosters and Kronenburg in Fuller’s Bar where you can watch live sport on the big screen.
The club shop will be open inside the ground to stock up on all your AFC Fylde goodies – including the new 2015-16 Adidas shirt.
For food options why not try a delicious Gigli’s Pie or a burger freshly made by local butcher J Snape and Son.
PARKING
Limited parking is free on the club car park but fans are advised to get there early to guarantee a space.
SEASON TICKET COLLECTION
2015-16 Season tickets are available for collection at matchday control from 6pm until kick off tonight.
MEMBERSHIP SCHEME
Come and collect a Membership Form and fill it in at the ground tonight to enable you to get discounted match tickets for the coming season. These are available at Matchday Control and from distributors around the ground.
FOLLOW US
If you can’t get to the game then you can follow live updates via the club’s official social media sites which will keep you up to date while every ball is kicked.
Minute by minute updates will be available up to the second on Twitter, while Facebook will have key updates and events plus you can interact with your fellow #Coasters fans.
Video previews and post-match interviews are available on You Tube and images will be also be added to our Instagram page so there is no excuse to miss out on the action, wherever you are!
Search for AFC Fylde on any of the above and you will find our official club accounts.
