The Puritans are back in action this Saturday at The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium after having a ten-day break following their 2-0 victory against Biggleswade Town.

Simon Hollyhead ahead of the game commented: “At our last home game 18 days ago, we were all delighted with the result against Bedford given their attacking prowess.

Four days later at Spalding, whilst we were aggrieved at some of the decisions against us, the players took ownership of the situation and accepted that our levels of resilience and aptitude weren’t aligned to our targets for the season.

And it was evident at Biggleswade that the players showed a reaction rather than discussing the reaction we wanted.

As we continue to shape our backroom staff and 20-man squad to maximise the balance and quality, we are fully focused on the next part of our season.”

Hitchin Town come into this game looking to get more points on the board as they sit in 21st with one win in their last five.

With their most recent league game being a 5-2 loss to Lowestoft Town at home on Tuesday 22nd October.

Matchday Sponsor

Our matchday sponsor this week is Caprinos Pizza!

Caprinos Pizza take great pride in serving you the most delicious and wholesome pizzas since 2014 and aim to uphold their motto “Joy in each slice” now more than ever.

Our match ball sponsor this week is Discount Builders Merchants!

DBM is a go-to resource for both professional builders and DIY enthusiasts alike, with branches across London and the Southeast and a commitment to providing excellent service and advice. From timber and insulation to plumbing, roofing, and general building materials, DBM has everything needed to get the job done.

Thank you Caprinos Pizza and Discount Builders Merchants for your support!

Spectator information

Admission prices for this match are: Adults £14 (Members £13),Concessions £10(Members £9), Students with ID £8 (Members £7), U18s £5, (Members £4) U11s get in free this season as long as they are accompanied by an adult. These can be purchased in advance see our ticketing site or by cash or card at the gate.

We have a programme available online. QR Codes to the programme will be around the ground. A printed Team Sheet will cost £1.

The Clubhouse will be showing Newcastle United v Arsenal, KO 12:30pm and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace, KO 17:30pm

Turnstiles will be open from 12:00pm
Club House Bar will be open from 12:00pm

Join us in The Spencer Clubhouse from 1:30pm as Kev Baker from Frame 2 Frame brings his Pop-up Shop! Discover an exciting selection of sports, movie and music memorabilia, plus bespoke framing services for shirts, photos and more.

Our stadium layout has changed for this season. All Home and Away supporters should enter at the main entrance, through the car park, via the turnstiles by the clubhouse. Turnstile 1 and 2 will be for home and away supporters (cash, card and printed QR code tickets)

Season Ticket Holders, Members and leaflet holders should enter Turnstile 3 on the far left of the clubhouse. Security staff will direct you.

Supporters urged to plan ahead as work starts soon at Banbury Station.

From 24 October 2024 Oxfordshire County Council will be starting work to improve access to the train station by building a new route linking Tramway Road with Station Approach Road and the station forecourt.

Home and Away supporters should plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys as diversions to Banbury Rail Station will be in place from 24 October in preparation for work starting to improve its facilities and the nearby road layout.

A diversion will be in place via Tramway Road, Swan Close, the A4260, Bridge Street and Station Approach Road, which will take 20 minutes to walk. Two-way traffic lights will also be in place at Station Approach Road to manage traffic.

A two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place at Station Approach Road to manage traffic. Part of Station Approach Road and the west station car park will then be closed from November with traffic diverted through the west station car park to maintain a route through.

The west station car park will be fully closed from November, with the multistorey car park still available. Supporters should look out for advance warning and diversion signs. Some pick-up and drop off locations will also need to change. The improved station car park will be built in the last stage of work. Construction is expected to finish in September 2025.

Please ensure you leave plenty of time for parking and getting into the ground. There is very limited spectator parking at the ground. Overflow parking will also be available at the back of the Town End.

Please Note: There will be parking available at the railway station, please see payment structure before parking your vehicle.

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

Safety message & ground regulations

This fixture will NOT 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.

Please Note: Banbury United FC can confirm from Saturday 12 October 2024, both The New Foscote Hospital Stand and John Nicholls Stand are now a non-smoking area that includes E-Cigarettes

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