Brackley Town are the visitors in Enterprise National League action, and we have all the information you need ahead of your visit.
TICKETS
Tickets for the match are on general sale and will remain so right through until kick-off.
Season Ticket holders who are yet to claim a ticket for the game must do so in-person. This can be done at the Dale Club Shop between 10am-5pm on Friday 2nd January, before there will be a two-hour period to claim your ticket at the Wham Stadium, between midday-2pm, from Accrington’s Ticket Office.
After this time, we will not be able to process tickets for Dale Season Ticket holders, but match tickets will remain on sale until kick-off.
Click HERE to visit Fanbase and buy online.
GETTING THERE
Coach travel
In conjunction with the Dale Supporters Trust and The Twisted Mule, we have subsidised coach travel to both of our matches at the Wham Stadium.
Those who are booked on the Dale Trust’s coaches should be aware that these will be departing from Hudson’s Walk, which is the road leading up to Oulder Hill School. These will depart at 12.15pm, but please arrive 15 minutes in advance of this to ensure safe boarding. The Dale Trust have published full details, including parking advice, which can be viewed HERE.
Supporters booked on to the coaches from The Twisted Mule should note that these will depart at the later time of 1pm, from Spotland Bridge Mill.
By car
The postcode of the Wham Stadium is BB5 5BX.
From the M6 & M65, leave the M65 at Junction 7, taking the Clitheroe turn off the roundabout. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights, following the A678. Follow the road to the next set of traffic lights, where you will turn right again towards Accrington on the A680. Carry straight on at the next set of lights with the Greyhound pub on your right. Take the first left after the Crown pub into Livingstone Road.
From the M66, follow the A56 to the Rising Bridge roundabout. Take the first turning, the A680 towards Accrington, for around three miles. Following the ring road around the town centre. Opposite the Castle pub, turn right to rejoin the A680 following signs for Clitheroe and Clayton-le-Moors. Drive up the hill under the railway bridge, through one set of lights and over a mini roundabout. Living Road is the next turning on the right.
Supporters should be aware that there is no car parking at the stadium, but plenty of street parking is available nearby.
By train
Accrington station is around a 15-minute walk from the Wham Stadium. It is situated on the East Lancashire line, with direct trains to Rochdale, Manchester Victoria, Leeds, York, Preston and Blackpool North.
From Rochdale station, trains run every hour (shortly after quarter past the hour), with the journey taking approximately 40-45 minutes.
By bus
There are regular buses to Accrington Bus Station, departing from Rochdale Interchange.
Click HERE for full details, including departure times.
Taxi
The local taxi firm in Accrington is K Cars, which can be reached on 01254385801.
PARKING
There will be no parking available at the Wham Stadium itself. However, there is plenty of street parking surrounding the stadium. Please be aware of any parking restrictions that may be in place.
TICKET OFFICE / POP-UP SHOP
The Ticket Office at the Wham Stadium will be open ahead of the game, staffed by both Accrington and Dale employees. This will open at 12pm ahead of the Brackley game.
Our pop-up shop will be in place at both games, selling Dale merchandise, programmes and half-time draw tickets. It will be located behind the Farleys Solicitors Stand (Clayton End).
Click HERE to take a look at Saturday’s official matchday programme.
Please note that on both matchdays, the Ticket Office and Club Shop at the Crown Oil Arena will be closed.
COLEY’S BAR / 1968 LOUNGE
Coley’s Bar, situated in the Taylors Scaffolding Jack Barrett Main Stand, will be open from 12.30pm before the match against Brackley, with a food kiosk available inside.
Only supporters with a match ticket are allowed to enter. Once inside, fans can exit the bar into the stadium and to their chosen stand.
The 1968 Lounge, located next to Coley’s, will be used by Executive Box, Premium Padded Seat and Lounge Pass holders, as well as club guests. This will also open at 12.30pm.
TURNSTILES / STADIUM ENTRY
Along with Coley’s Bar being a point of entry to the stadium, there are also another set of turnstiles available for home supporters to use. These are located behind the terraced Farleys Solicitors Stand (Clayton End).
Supporters are able to walk around the home areas of the stadium freely at the Wham Stadium, so both entry points can be used, no matter which stand your ticket is for.
Turnstiles will open at 1.45pm ahead of the game against Brackley.
Away supporters should enter the turnstiles behind the Coppice Terrace.
STADIUM LAYOUT / SEATING
FOOD & DRINK
Inside the stadium, there are refreshment kiosks situated behind the terraced Farleys Solicitors Stand (Clayton End).
Please note that the Wham Stadium is a card only venue.
POST-MATCH
Coley’s Bar will remain open throughout the match, although you will not be able to watch the game from here with an alcoholic beverage, due to FA rules and regulations.
Supporters are welcome to visit the bar after the game, which will remain open for a short time.
LEAVING THE GROUND
By train
There are direct trains back to Rochdale station following the match. Trains back to Rochdale run every hour, departing shortly before half past the hour.
By bus
The last bus from Accrington Bus Station to Rochdale departs at 10.05pm.
