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2 welcome to gillingham football club We look forward to seeing you at Priestfield. Thank you for booking your tickets with Gillingham FC. We understand you may not have booked tickets with us before and therefore you have now been given your own client reference number, which can be found on your match day ticket. Before you visit Priestfield we wanted to give you an insight into your forthcoming match day experience with us. Whether you re visiting the town for the first time or if this is your first match, our guide will help you make the most of your time at Gillingham FC. If you need a place to park your car, would like food & drink before the match or the details on the easiest route to the stadium via public transport, all the information is here. Unfortunately, we can t guarantee the score but we aim to ensure you, your friends and family have a great day at Priestfield. Take a look through this guide and if there is anything else you need to know all our contact details are at the back of this guide.

3 matchday tickets other ways to purchase tickets Your guide to booking tickets in person, online or over the phone. The Gillingham FC Ticket Office Buying tickets with Gillingham FC couldn t be easier. Our friendly staff will be on hand to help with all your ticket enquiries. Simply walk up to the counter and ask for assistance. You will be asked for your client reference number otherwise you will be given a new one for future reference. Ticket Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday (non matchday) 9am - 1pm Saturday (matchday) 9am pm Online Tickets are also available to buy online on our official website Registering your client reference number will allow you to browse fixtures, buy tickets and view some of the fantastic hospitality packages we offer.... Tickets are also available to buy online on our official website Over the phone If you would rather speak to a member of staff you can call (selecting option 1) and book tickets over the phone. You can arrange collection or delivery whichever suits you best. Wheelchair and ambulant disabled supporters need to contact the Ticket Office on for more info and to purchase tickets. For full terms and conditions please check our online ticketing service via

4 your match ticket what your ticket means Do not remove ticket stub of your ticket at any time. Your ticket stub will be torn off the ticket upon entry. Date of Fixture Opposition Client Reference Number This is your unique reference number, which you should quote when purchasing tickets in the future. Time of Kick Off We recommend you take your seat at least 30 minutes before the start of the game. Seat Number Block Block of the stand you are sitting in. Have a look at the ground plan on the reverse to see where it is. Turnstile Number The turnstile number, which you will need to use to gain access to the Stadium. Row This is the row you will be sat in, the rows progress up the stands in alphabetical order. Price If you have any problems or wish to purchase additional tickets, please contact the ticket office by calling option

5 where to go getting in to the ground Now that you have purchased your tickets you will need to know where to sit and how to get into the ground. If you purchased your tickets online and did not have them posted they will be available for collection from the ticket office. The ticket office is next to the main reception entrance on Redfern Avenue. Make sure you bring your booking confirmation , containing your booking reference number with you, on the day. Once you have collected your tickets, make sure you can find the stand and turnstile indicated on your ticket. We have included a map of the blocks and stands to help show our first time fans where to go. However, if you are unsure on the day, please approach our stewards who will be happy to assist you. All you need to do now is take your seat and enjoy the match

6 food & drink inside priestfield stadium We have options to suit all budgets at Priestfield, with a number of concessions around the ground where you and your family can pick up traditional matchday food and a mixture of hot & cold beverages before and during the match. If you re looking for a place to chill out and relax before and after a match then there is no better place to go than our Blues Rock Café. Situated on Redfern Avenue the Blues Rock offers our fans a hub to chat, meet and enjoy the company of other Gills fans. Alternatively if you wish to enhance your matchday experience, then why not have a look at the variety of hospitality packages that we offer. For more information on these packages please contact one of our sales team on or our team at sales@priestfield.com

7 community football in the community Gillingham FC Community Sports and Education Foundation is an independent charitable organisation who works closely with the club to offer sporting opportunities, in the local and surrounding areas. We aim to see as many young people as often as we can to give chances to participate in football and activities. The Community team work hard to deliver a number of programmes that look at four key areas; Social Inclusion, Education, Health and Sports Participation. If you would like to find out more about what we do or if you are interested in supporting us in any way, please get in touch. Fitc@priestfield.com Look out for our all new Junior Gills club too, we ll have big news for all our young fans soon!!

8 merchandise Priestfield Stadium Megastore Your chance to take a piece of Gillingham Football Club home with you. The megastore is the place to find Gillingham FC s official club merchandise, so if you are looking to buy a replica shirt or simply just get your hands on the latest Gills souvenirs this is the place to be. The store offers exciting product ranges including all home, away and training kits, a variety of fantastic fashion collections and keepsakes. Toddlers will love the Gills Dezzie Bear, while kids will love to take our Gillingham FC lunchboxes to school! Make sure you visit the megastore before the game and take home a memento of your day. Plus you can now order online and have your purchase delivered to your doorstep. Just click on our official site for more information. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday (matchday) 9am-3pm (plus 30mins after fulltime) Saturday (non matchday) 9am-1pm

9 matchday programme gillingham fc The perfect start to your afternoon. Your match day programme includes: In-depth player features Exclusive chairman and manager columns Focus on the clubs reserves and academy teams All the latest news from Priestfield Dedicated young supporters Junior Gills sections Youth Reports Your matchday magazine is the perfect place to get up to speed with all the comings and goings at Priestfield. Make sure you pick up a copy on the day of the game from one of our vendors, who are situated around the ground or in the GFC megastore. While you are picking up your matchday magazine why not purchase a matchday lottery ticket, which gives you the chance to win up to 500 as well as exclusive GFC merchandise

10 fanzone ways to follow gillingham fc The home of all Gills information can be found at This is the central hub for team news, tickets travel and fan information. Below is a range of other ways to keep up to date with what s happening at the club while you re on the move. Gills Player Gills player hosts all the media content the club has to offer including extended match highlights, exclusive interviews and behind the scenes features. The match console allows you to listen to live commentary of the game and provides in game up-to-date stats of the fixture. All other Npower league 2 fixtures are covered so you can keep up to date with live league tables and results from across the country. Social Media Our official Facebook and Twitter pages provide our fans with all the latest news updates and headlines as well as exclusive daily competitions, photos, polls and offers that you won t find anywhere else. facebook.com/gillinghamfootballclubofficial twitter.com/thegillsfc

11 transport getting to the ground Gillingham FC has compiled a comprehensive guide on how to get to Priestfield, to ensure you don t have any problems getting here on match day. Unfortunately parking is not available at the ground but there is a range of parking options within close proximity. Full information can be found on the Visit Us section of the official website. By Car: If you are travelling to the ground on match days, the route is well signposted Priestfield Stadium from all directions. Once you are in the vicinity of the ground please follow temporary match day parking signs to local car parks. There is no parking at the stadium itself as priority is given to away team coaches, players, match & club officials. Woodlands Primary School has offered the use of its car park for supporters. More information is available at By Rail: The train station is roughly a 10 minute walk from the ground. The following online rail journey planner might help you to plan your journey: On leaving Gillingham Station turn left into Balmoral Road and continue walking until you come to the end. Straight opposite Balmoral Road you will see Priestfield Road

12 Contact Us If you are unsure of anything get in touch. GILLINGHAM CLUB DIRECTORY Address: MEMS Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent ME7 4DD Ticket Office Telephone: select option 1 The Gills Megastore: Sales: For all your conference and banqueting enquiries please see our Events website or contact our team on