Ten Offers For Non League Day 2015

Still just under two weeks to Non League Day 2015 but plenty of clubs have already outlined what they are doing to mark the occasion.

In no particular order here are 10 offers that we have come across so far.

Macclesfield Town are live on BT Sport against Kidderminster Harriers (12:30pm) and all Under-18's and Students in full-time education can gain free admission to the Moss Rose.

AFC Totton have reduced prices for their Southern League home game against Tiverton Town to £5 Adults, £3 Concessions and £1 Children.

Runcorn Linnets take on Silsden in the North West Counties Football League and season ticket holders from Premier League and Championship clubs can attend for half-price (£3) as can members of the Armed Forces on production of ID.

Paget Rangers are aiming to break their attendance record (currently standing at 155 since the club was reformed) with £1 admission for the game against Knowle in the Midland Football League.

In the same league, Highgate United host Continental Star and admission has been reduced by 50% to £3 Adults, £1.50 Concessions. Bring a mate and double the gate!

In the Ryman League, Barkingside FC take on Maldon & Tiptree and have a number of offers in place for the game including 'Pay What You Want' for Adults and free entry for Kids.

Turn up at Brightlingsea Regent before 2pm when they entertain Soham Town Rangers, also in the Ryman League, and Adults will be admitted for £5.

Trafford FC of the Northern Premier League are offering free admission to Armed Forces, Emergency Services & NHS workers as well as local schools and clubs when they take on Radcliffe Borough.

There is half-price entry for Premier League and Football League season ticket holders as well as residents of the SE16 postcode when Fisher FC of the Southern Counties East league host Sevenoaks Town.

Back to the Northern Premier League and season ticket holders at professional clubs can gain entry to Osset Town against Witton Albion for the Concession price of £3.50.

Will The WSL Title Be Decided On Sunday?

Chelsea Ladies could be crowned champions of the Women's Super League this weekend if win away to defending champions Liverpool and Manchester City fail to beat Bristol Academy earlier on Sunday afternoon.

A landmark season for the women's game has seen crowds increase in the wake of England's excellent World Cup and this weekend promises to be an exciting one in both WSL1 and 2 with relegation and promotion issues possibly being decided as well.

Liverpool host Chelsea at the Select Security Stadium in Widnes at 7pm on Sunday. The Reds' players were busy handing out free tickets to schools this week while admission on the night is priced at £5 for Adults and £2.50 for Children and Seniors.

A full list of fixtures is available at the FA WSL website but when the season ends at the top level of the women's game there will still be plenty going on as the Premier League season is still in its early weeks while the Continental Tyres Cup final is scheduled for Rotherham's New York Stadium on Sunday 1 November (tickets priced at £5 Adults, £2.50 children and £10 for a family ticket).

Trafford FC

My Dad had an enjoyable evening on Tuesday as Trafford FC and Kendal Town shared the spoils in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division North and spotted in the programme that the Shawe View club are celebrating Non League Day in a big way.

Radcliffe Borough are the visitors on Saturday 10th October and there will be free admission for Armed & Emergency Services and NHS Workers as well as free admission for all local schools and clubs.

In addition there will be free hot dogs and drinks for kids and drinks at the bar will be 'buy one, get one free'.

Founded in 1990 as North Trafford, Trafford have progressed from the Mid-Cheshire League to their present position and continue to try, amidst a lot of local competition in the Manchester area, and be a focal point in their community.

Paget Rangers FC, Barkingside FC

Two for Non League Day 2015 with plenty more to come I'm sure.

Currently members of the Midland Football League, Paget Rangers are looking to progress back through the divisions after being reformed in 2011.

Prior to the beginning of the current campaign, the Bears introduced free admission for Under-16's with a paying Adult (£3) while Over-65's admission is priced at £2. Season ticket holders at Premier League and Football League clubs, meanwhile, can gain entry for just £1 in 2015/16.

And for Non League Day 2015, when Knowle are the visitors to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground in Sutton Coldfield for a league fixture, admission for all is just £1 with the club hoping to attract a record crowd.

In the Ryman League, meanwhile, Barkingside FC host Maldon & Tiptree on the same day (10 October) at Cricklefields, Ilford Sports Centre, with Adults able to 'Pay What You Want' for admission while children and members of the Armed Forces and Local Emergency Services can attend for free.

Drinks and refreshments will be half-price and anyone buying a programme can come back two days later to watch the game against Cheshunt (Mon 12th, 7:45pm) for half-price as well.

Dulwich Hamlet FC, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Two snippets which have both come from this week's edition of the excellent Non League Paper.

Dulwich Hamlet are away from home on Non League Day 2015 so will mark the occasion one week earlier (Saturday 3rd October) when they entertain VCD Athletic at Champion Hill in the Ryman Premier League.

Admission will be 'Pay What You Want' for the game and both Cooltan Arts, a local mental health charity, and the British Heart Foundation will benefit from the contributions.

Hamlet attracted a stunning crowd of 2,856 when they hosted a 'Pay What You Want' game last season.

Also, from the paper's Groundhopper diary comes news of Bristol Manor Farm FC of the Toolstation Western League where not only can Bristol Rovers and City season ticket holders gain half-price admission on league matchdays but anyone travelling to a game by train and alighting at the nearby Sea Mills station can do too.

The next home fixture is scheduled for Tuesday 29th September against Sherborne Town at 7:30pm.

#FloodlightFootball Offer At Gillingham FC

An excellent start to the season at Priestfield and the Gills are looking to boost the feel-good factor with the introduction of a new Floodlight Football offer for midweek games.

Starting with the visit of Fleetwood on Tuesday 29th September, tickets will be priced at £15 Adults, £10 Concessions and £5 Under-18's.

Fixtures against Scunthorpe United (Tuesday 20th October) and Rochdale (Tuesday 24th November) will also be priced similarly.

And the Gills have reduced prices for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie against Luton Town on Tuesday 6th October to £10 Adults, £5 Under-18's and Over-65's and £1 Under-12's.

Next Week's Affordable Football

Look out for more Capital One Cup ties and also a number of interesting WSL1 and 2 fixtures over the weekend of the 26th and 27th.

Monday 21st: Manchester United Under-21's take on Everton at Leigh Sports Village and supporters can register in advance for free admission to this 7pm kick-off while there is also free football at the Boleyn Ground where West Ham United's Under-21's host Newcastle United.

Tuesday 22nd: The next stage of the Capital One Cup takes place and Fulham host Stoke City at Craven Cottage with tickets purchased in advance priced at £10 Adults and £1 for Juniors.

Wednesday 23rd: Norwich City host West Bromwich Albion in the Capital One Cup 3rd Round and although both teams will obviously make changes from their strongest sides it still represents a good chance to watch an all-Premier League tie for just £10 Adults and Over-65's and £1 for Under-17's.

Thursday 24th September: The first of two Premier League International Cup games in two days to be played at the Adams Park home of Wycombe Wanderers FC. Celtic take on Benfica before Friday's fixture between FC Porto and Schalke 04. Tickets are priced at £3 Adults and £1 Under-18's.

Saturday 26th: Currently in 4th and 3rd places respectively in WSL1, Sunderland and Arsenal Ladies still retain hopes of a top two finish and qualification for the Champions League. They meet in Sunderland's final home game of the season at the Hetton Centre, kick-off 6:30pm. Tickets purchased online are priced at £4 Adults and £2 Children.