Banbury United face Tamworth FC at home tomorrow, Saturday April 20th, kick-off 3pm, in the Vanarama National League North. We would love to see as many of you as possible at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium as we aim to put on a show in our final match in this league. Come down and support your local club as we look to end the season on a high to build onto next year.

To both sets of supporters: tickets may only be purchased online via our website (click here), up until 1pm tomorrow. Do not arrive without a ticket (season tickets and guess passes as usual).

We can expect a larger than usual police presence tomorrow. Please scroll to the end of this article for full spectator information.

We’d like to thank our matchday sponsor: A.R. Mills (Motors) Ltd is an independent Volvo Specialist that has been established for 34 years and has built its reputation on honesty and reliability. Their logo has proudly adorned our shorts this season. We’re most grateful for your support.

We welcome mascots from Banbury United Youth and from Tamworth FC. We hope you and your families have a great day.

Banbury supporters, please consider staying after the match. We will have our end of season awards at 6.30pm and would love you to be part of it. There will be a chance to chat to your favourite players in the clubhouse and enjoy the hospitality on offer.

Banbury United

Banbury United are seeking to end the season on high and are looking to achieve a league double over the Lambs on Saturday. Despite already being relegated, the boys showed fight, determination and spirit on Tuesday night against play-off side Boston United, which unfortunately ended in a 1-0 defeat. Tai Fleming’s impressive form continues with the captain’s armband. He has formed a strong partnership with Hamilton Bunga at the back and the pair will look to build on that foundation. Fleming’s new leadership has installed passion and commitment in the group, an epitome of the captain’s character and playing style.

Kevin Wilson has had a long list of injuries to contend with the past two fixtures, which has seen the Puritans play six games in 16 days in April. Wilson is hopeful a few of those will be available for the last game of the season versus Tamworth.

Tamworth FC

Newly-crowned champions, Tamworth FC are embarking on their last game in the National League North before they embrace the National League next season. This season saw the Lambs claim back-to-back league titles as Andy Peaks has changed the fortunes at Tamworth since his tutelage started two and a half years ago. Peak’s side has seen 28 wins, nine draws and eight defeats this season, leaving them on 93 points. A a win on Saturday will surpass AFC Fylde’s total of 95 last season.

Tamworth have been efficient in attack this year alongside being defensively organised as they boast the best defensive record in the division with only 29 goals conceded. This is testament to the back line and for Jas Sing in goal who has had an excellent season for Tamworth in between the sticks. He managed to break a 35-year-old club record of going the longest period without conceding a goal. This was a total of 905 minutes, beating Dale Belford's record of 712 minutes from the 1988-89 season.

Two former Andy Whing-era Puritans have also enjoyed their season with Tamworth. Ben Acquaye and Chris Wreh have both played crucial parts for the club in helping to secure the title. We look forward to welcoming the pair back to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium for the first time since leaving.

Previous encounters

Banbury’s previous encounter against Tamworth came in dramatic style as Simeon Maye hit a stoppage time winner to cause mayhem in the away end. Yussuf opened the scoring before Tamworth drew level minutes later, but a rare Simeon goal allowed the Puritans take the three points back to OX16. Another memorable encounter between the two sides saw Banbury clinch the Southern League central title against Tamworth in April 22. Banbury only needed a point coming into the game and after going 1-0 down from a wondergoal from Whittingham, Banbury drew level as Jack Stevens slotted home to start the taste of league title victory.

Spectator Information

Our stadium layout has changed for this season. Away fans should now enter and exit the ground via the Town End turnstiles. This is the first available right turn as you approach the stadium. Security staff will direct you.

All home supporters should enter and exit via the turnstiles at the main entrance, through the car park, by the clubhouse.

Standing and seated areas are available, with cover, as well as toilets and refreshments in both areas.

Please ensure you leave plenty of time for parking and getting into the ground. There is very limited spectator parking at the ground. It is always available for those requiring accessible parking. Spectators also cannot park on Station Approach or on Tramway Road.
We advise spectators park in the nearby Banbury Railway Station car park off Station Approach, where, parking is free. This free parking also includes Banbury Station East Car Park the multi storey car park accessed via Merton Street, the other side of the railway.
Although slightly further from the ground you will be able to depart quicker from this car park after the game than from Station Approach.

Safety message & ground regulations

This fixture will be segregated.
Volunteers and security on the gates may check the correct category of ticket has been purchased and a request for ID and proof of age may be requested.

Any supporter found in the wrong area of the ground will be removed from the ground.

Please read our ground regulations…

Banbury United reserves the right to refuse admission to the ground, or to eject from the ground, any person who fails to comply with these ground regulations.

The following items are prohibited and may not be brought into the ground by spectators:- alcohol, knives, glasses or glass bottles, fireworks, smoke bombs or pyros, aerosol/gas canisters, any article likely to cause injury, any article prohibited under law, any article likely to cause annoyance to other spectators.

The following are prohibited and may not be undertaken within the ground:-
the throwing of any object within the ground without lawful authority or excuse, the chanting of anything of an indecent or racist nature, the use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language, the entry onto the playing area or any adjacent area to which spectators are not generally admitted without lawful authority or excuse. In addition, spectators shall comply with any request from club staff or appointed match stewards.

We wish everyone a great day. Banbury United is a community-owned, family-friendly club and we know the vast majority of home and away spectators approach their day out with this in mind. Our message to anyone looking to create or participate in a disorder is that you are not welcome here and you will be removed from the ground. Thank you.

Any queries please contact info@banburyunitedfc.co.uk.