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HARTLEPOOL UNITED - Saturday 17th August 2024 3.00p.m.
Suit Direct Stadium (previously Victoria Park)
Capacity: 7,865 (Seats 4,180)
Address: Clarence Road Hartlepool, TS24 8BZ
Club Nickname: The Pool
Year Ground Opened: 1908
Home Kit: Blue and White
Record Attendance
17,426 v Manchester United
FA Cup 3rd Round, January 5th, 1957.
2022-2023: 4,777 (League Two)
2021-2022: 4,884 (League Two)
Details shown are from the Footballgroundguide site:
The acoustics of the stand are good even for small numbers, meaning that plenty of noise can be generated. Food on offer inside the ground includes hot dogs, pies and burgers.
Opposite is the older Neale Cooper Stand (also named after a former manager). Opened in 1968 it has covered seating to the rear and an open terrace to the front. This stand does not run the full length of the pitch and has an odd mix of orange and green seating, which clashes with the club colours.
At the Town End, which was opened a couple of months after the Cyril Knowles Stand, is a covered terrace that is the home end.
Opposite is Rink End which is a small, covered all-seated stand that houses away supporters. The ground has a set of four tall traditional floodlight pylons.
There is limited car parking at the ground for away fans but these need to be booked in advance with the club.
Near to the Millhouse Pub (TS24 8AP ) off Raby Road is a car park which charges £3 on matchdays. Otherwise, there is some street parking albeit a bit of a distance away, as a residents-only parking scheme is in operation on matchdays around the ground.
Post Code for SAT NAV: TS24 8BZ
Fares are not cheap - The following are advance singles MUST be bought in Advance and prices are likely to go up nearer the time
FROM LONDON
07.48 Kings Cross direct to Hartlepool arriving 10.49 £41.40 Advance Single
09.00 Kings Cross change at Darlington and Thornaby arrive Hartlepool 12.39 £69.00 Advance Single
FROM HARTLEPOOL
17.53 Hartlepool direct to Kings Cross arrive 20.58 £37.80 Advance Single
These fares from the TrainLine - Remember these fares are from London and you need add on fares from your Local Sation
If you find anything easier or cheaper please let us know on this thread
By Coach
We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games,
BLUES ON TOUR £40.00 members
SHRIMPERS TRUST. £40.00 members Non-Members £45.00
www.shrimperstrust.co.uk
Tickets
Details are published on the Hartlepool Official site (but not yet on the SUFC Site)
Tickets are charged at the below prices:
*Under 14s will not be allowed entry to The Suit Direct Stadium without an adult.
www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk
Suit Direct Stadium (previously Victoria Park)
Capacity: 7,865 (Seats 4,180)
Address: Clarence Road Hartlepool, TS24 8BZ
Club Nickname: The Pool
Year Ground Opened: 1908
Home Kit: Blue and White
Record Attendance
17,426 v Manchester United
FA Cup 3rd Round, January 5th, 1957.
Average Attendance
2023-2024: 4,146 (National League2022-2023: 4,777 (League Two)
2021-2022: 4,884 (League Two)
Details shown are from the Footballgroundguide site:
What is it like for away supporters?
The wind whipping the North Sea goes right through you, so wrap up well unless there is a heat wave. Away fans are in the Rink End at one end of the ground, where up to 967 can be seated. Unfortunately there, are a few supporting pillars in this stand, which may hinder your view, especially if there is a large away following.The acoustics of the stand are good even for small numbers, meaning that plenty of noise can be generated. Food on offer inside the ground includes hot dogs, pies and burgers.
What Is the Suit Direct Stadium Like?
Victoria Park, now known as the Suit Direct Stadium due to sponsorship reasons, is a traditional compact ground. On one side is the Cyril Knowles Stand, named after a former manager which was opened for the start of the 1995/96 season. It is a small single tier covered all seated stand, raised above the ground level.Opposite is the older Neale Cooper Stand (also named after a former manager). Opened in 1968 it has covered seating to the rear and an open terrace to the front. This stand does not run the full length of the pitch and has an odd mix of orange and green seating, which clashes with the club colours.
At the Town End, which was opened a couple of months after the Cyril Knowles Stand, is a covered terrace that is the home end.
Opposite is Rink End which is a small, covered all-seated stand that houses away supporters. The ground has a set of four tall traditional floodlight pylons.
Pubs for away fans
Pubs near the Suit Direct Stadium for away fans:- The Ward Jackson – 3-9 Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7EU
- Loons – 10 Victoria Rd, Hartlepool TS24 7SD
- The Royal – Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7DN
Directions and Car Parking
From the A19 take the A689 towards Hartlepool. Stay on this road following the Town Centre signs for 2.8 miles, over two roundabouts. Go straight over the next two sets of lights, passing Hartlepool College on your right. The next left takes you to the stadium. If you miss the turning (as I did), go past ASDA on your left, left at the next roundabout and then left at the next traffic lights for the ground.There is limited car parking at the ground for away fans but these need to be booked in advance with the club.
Near to the Millhouse Pub (TS24 8AP ) off Raby Road is a car park which charges £3 on matchdays. Otherwise, there is some street parking albeit a bit of a distance away, as a residents-only parking scheme is in operation on matchdays around the ground.
Post Code for SAT NAV: TS24 8BZ
By Train
Hartlepool Railway Station is a ten minute walk from the Victoria Park ground. Leave the station and go straight up a short approach road. At the end of the approach, turn right and head up Church Street towards the large church. At the end of this road is a bridge and junction with the A689. Go straight across the junction and the ground is in front of you on the left hand side of the road.Fares are not cheap - The following are advance singles MUST be bought in Advance and prices are likely to go up nearer the time
FROM LONDON
07.48 Kings Cross direct to Hartlepool arriving 10.49 £41.40 Advance Single
09.00 Kings Cross change at Darlington and Thornaby arrive Hartlepool 12.39 £69.00 Advance Single
FROM HARTLEPOOL
17.53 Hartlepool direct to Kings Cross arrive 20.58 £37.80 Advance Single
These fares from the TrainLine - Remember these fares are from London and you need add on fares from your Local Sation
If you find anything easier or cheaper please let us know on this thread
By Coach
We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games,
BLUES ON TOUR £40.00 members
SHRIMPERS TRUST. £40.00 members Non-Members £45.00
Booking
www.shrimperstrust.co.uk
Tickets
Details are published on the Hartlepool Official site (but not yet on the SUFC Site)
Tickets are charged at the below prices:
- Adult £22
- Concessions £16 (Over 65s, Students, Armed Forces, 18-21s)
- Under 18 £12
- Under 14 £6
- Under 5 FOC when purchased with a full paying adult
*Under 14s will not be allowed entry to The Suit Direct Stadium without an adult.
Buying Tickets – Hartlepool United
www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk
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