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Fans guide to Maidstone United

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Maidstone United v Hampton & Richmond Borough

Saturday 20th April 2024 – Kick off 3pm

The Background #

It all comes down to the last match with Hamptons play off fate in our own hands. Three points will guarantee a 6th or 7th place finish, anything else then we rely on other results!

The team need our support on Saturday against a Maidstone team that will be fighting hard for the highest possible finish to avoid the play off eliminators, get along and support the team in our last league fixture of the season.

Travel #

Ground Address - Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, ME14 1LQ

There are two mainline train stations within walking distance of the Gallagher Stadium. Maidstone East is on the London/Ashford International line (London Charing Cross and Victoria) and Maidstone Barracks is on the Medway Valley Line.

There is also a group of supporters planning to travel on the 12.34 departure from Waterloo East (arrives Maidstone 13.32) so if you are going on the train meet up with other fans and enjoy the day together!

If you are driving get to the M20 (junction 6) and M2 (junction 3). Follow signs to Maidstone on the A229. At the White Rabbit roundabout, take the third exit on to James Whatman Way. There is no parking at the stadium on a matchday so you will need to park locally and walk upto the ground.

There are several pay and display car parks within a short walk you can find these located at Invicta House (five minute walk), Sandling Road (five minute walk), Maidstone East Train Station (seven minute walk) and Fremlin Walk (ten minute walk). (Please note that Sandling Road car park now closes at 20:00 daily).

Admission information #

We believe the match will be unsegregated and general tickets are on sale, you can purchase online or on the day at the ground.

  • Manchett Stand: Adult £20.00
  • Manchett Stand: Concessions (65+/students) £16.00
  • Manchett Stand: Youth (11 to 16 years) £10.00
  • Manchett Stand: Junior (U11s) £3.00
  • Ground only: Adult £17.00
  • Ground only: Concessions (65+/students) £13.00
  • Ground only: Youth (11 to 16 years) £7.00
  • Ground only: Junior (U11s) £0.00

You can purchase away supporter tickets from Maidstone FC ticket website

Maidstone Tickets

This information is taken from Maidstone FC website.

Stadium information #

There are plenty of facilities available at the Gallagher stadium, with food and drinks readily available throughout the ground.

The Spitfire lounge is open from 12.30 (when the stadium opens) in addition to an outside bar, pie shop, burger grill and sweet shop. These are all within close reach of the “home” turnstiles. At the opposite end of the ground you will also find the Under Stand Inn and Tea Van.

If you require the use of a wheelchair or have an accessibility need please contact the club office on 01622 753817 in advance of the match.

Where’s the local? #

The Gallagher Stadium is located close to Maidstone Town center where there are plenty of shops and places to have a drink, food or some pre-match shopping or there are some lovely walks along the Medwawy river all within easy reach of the stadium.

Below is a selection of pubs all within walking distance of the stadium:

The Society Rooms - JD Wetherspoon

The Flower Pot

Druids Arms

Market House

Ye Olde Thirsty Pig