Your first
Saturday.
Never been to non-league football? Good. Here's everything you need, and none of what you don't.
How Saturday goes.
Turn up whenever suits you. Most people get here for the bar, some just for kick-off. Either is fine.
Pints, tea, hot food. Grab a spot by the rail.
Line-ups go up on Instagram and by the bar.
A junior team forms the guard of honour.
Stand where you like. Swap ends at half time if you fancy.
Tea hut, raffle, and kids on the pitch.
Players come in for a drink.
Pay on the gate.
No booking needed. Card and cash on the gate.
[Ground name]
[Street], Ilkley, [Postcode]
[X] minutes from the town centre.
Trains to Ilkley station, then [X] minutes on foot.
[Parking details]. It fills up on big days.
Bring the kids.
Seriously.
Under-16s are free. Junior players come and form the guard of honour. There's space to run about, and nobody minds a bit of noise.
Good to know.
Do I need to book?
No. Just turn up and pay on the gate, card or cash.
Is there cover if it rains?
[Covered standing details]. This is Ilkley, so bring a coat either way.
Can I bring my dog?
[Dog policy].
Is the ground accessible?
[Accessible entrance, viewing area and toilet details]. Message us before the game and we'll sort anything you need.
Can I watch the women's team too?
Yes. Women's home games are [day and time] at [venue].
