On the Day | Everything You Need to Know for City vs Southend Utd – Isuzu FA Trophy

Saturday is set to be a busy cup matchday at Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park, so please take a moment to read the key information below to help everything run smoothly and to make the most of your visit.
Match segregation
This fixture is segregated, so please ensure you enter the ground via the correct turnstiles and go to the appropriate end of the stadium.
Any supporters from either club who attempt to, or gain access to, the opposition end will be removed without refund.
Please also note that no alcohol will be on sale inside the ground.
Charlie’s Bar and pre-match build-up
Charlie’s Bar will be open from 12pm, both pre-match and post-match.
We’ll be showing FA Cup football on the big screen, making it the ideal place to arrive early, meet friends, and enjoy the build-up before heading into the stadium. Home and away supporters are welcome in the bar before the match.
Turnstiles and entry information
Turnstiles open at 1:30pm. Please arrive early to ease congestion. If you have a printed version of your ticket please bring this to help speed up entry at the turnstiles.
– Home supporters
- Turnstiles 5, 6, 7 & 8 – Pre-paid tickets
- Turnstiles 7 & 8 – Cash payments
- Turnstiles 9, 10 & 11 – Card payments
– Away supporters
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Turnstiles 17 & 18 – Pre-paid tickets only
If you need to buy a ticket on the day and are unable to access Fanbase, please go to the ticket office.
Important
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All under-12s must be accompanied by an adult when entering the ground.
Flag waving
Children aged 6–12 will have the chance to take part in flag waving ahead of kick-off.
This will be first come, first served, with children asked to head to the yellow gate by the home dugout from 2.40pm.
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Catering and refreshments
Home supporters
- Mo-B-Que and the Popular Side Tea Bar selling hot food and drinks
- Stripes selling soft drinks only
Away supporters
- Basils selling hot food and drinks
- Romans selling soft drinks, snacks and soup
- Access provided to an outside catering van before and during the match
Hot food will also be available outside the ground before kick-off.
Seating information for away supporters
Away supporters will be allocated the Family Stand, which has approximately 220 seats. Seating is unreserved and available on a first come, first served basis, so anyone keen to secure a seat should arrive early.
Admission prices
- Adult – £15
- Senior (65+) – £12
- Student / U21 – £8
- Child U16 – £4
- Child U12 – £2
A 10% discount is available for tickets purchased online up to 11:45pm on 09/01/26.
Parking
There is no parking available at the ground.
The Curo overspill car park will be open for this fixture. Please note that the gates are locked shortly after the match, so allow plenty of time for parking and please park considerately if using surrounding streets.
Club shop
The club shop will be open before the game, at half-time, and after the match.
Matchday programme
The official matchday programme, priced at £3, will be available:
- In Charlie’s Bar
- In the club shop
- At the turnstiles for card payments
- From inside the ground
Plan ahead, arrive early
With a strong crowd expected and plenty happening around the stadium, arriving in good time is strongly recommended. It gives you the chance to enjoy the pre-match build-up, grab food, and be settled well before kick-off.
This is a proper cup day, the sort the FA Trophy is all about. Bring your voice, bring your colours, and help make Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park a tough place to come.

