Matchday guide for Newcastle United Women's clash with ...

Location and tickets

Fixture: Newcastle United Women vs Durham

Location: Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road (NE10 0EF)

Date: Saturday 2 May

Kick-off: 3pm GMT

Gates open: 1:30pm

We’ve got tickets available online until 4:30pm, Friday 1 May - grab yours before they’re gone.

Missed the deadline? You can still get tickets at the Gateshead Box Office which opens at 12noon on matchday.

The Tyne & Wear Stand is nearly full, but we’ve opened the East Stand to ensure walk ups will be accommodated once we hit our capacity in T&W Stand. (heads up: the East Stand is uncovered so come prepared for the weather – let’s hope for sun!)

Match tickets are priced at £8.50 for adults and £3 for juniors and concessions. The match day Box Office at Gateshead International Stadium will be open from 12pm.

Getting Here

We recommend hopping on public transport. The nearest Metro is Gateshead Stadium (15-minute walk), and the 94 bus stops on Neilson Road. No general parking on match day—only pre-paid Season Parking Passes (Lower Car Park, 100m from the entrance). If you need to drive, Quarryfield Road (NE8 3AE) is a 20-minute walk and costs about £5.70 for up to 12 hours.

What to Expect

Scan in at your turnstile and get stuck in, our match days are packed with family-friendly activities on and off the pitch. Food, drinks, and merch are waiting for you in the Tyne & Wear stand.

Got some old boots? In collaboration with the NU Foundation and Premier League Kicks we are collecting old football boots at our game on Saturday – Pop to the Mick Thornton Suite to drop them off.

Entertainment

They’re back again, you loved them last match so live band, Howay Again will be playing pitch side this Saturday, with three mini sets planned with all the Geordie classics and player chants.

Meet our mascots Monty & Maggie, get your face painted, or dive into the craft zone to make a friendship bracelet or banner. Don’t forget your Panini sticker swaps – Or if you haven't started a book yet, you can pick one up. Panini Swap Shop in Room 9 off the concourse is the place for trading this match day.

The Creative Zone once again will be in the larger room next to the Mick Thornton Suite – look out for the banner.

Food & Drink

Tuck into pies, sausage rolls, chips, and hot dogs from the catering outlets along the concourse or grab a cheese toastie or pizza slice at the main reception. Head to the pitch side Fan Zone for Ramble & Roast coffee and hot chocolate, plus Crepe Expectations, and the Hog Roast van.

Fancy a pint? Grab a drink from the concourse - alcoholic or soft, it’s your call. Thanks to the Drinking in the Bowl pilot, you can enjoy your pint right at your seat.

Merchandise

Merchandise is available at the south end of the Tyne & Wear stand and a larger retail pop up store in the Mick Thornton Suite.

Look out for the end of season discounted products – up to 70% off!

Accessibility: If you use a wheelchair, you can access all areas via the lift near the Sports Hall - our stewards are here to help.

Matchday Programmes

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