Matchday Guide: Linfield v Larne

Nov 27, 2019 | Archive

This Saturday sees the Invermen travel to Windsor Park to take on Linfield in the Danske Bank Premiership.

The game is our first trip to Windsor Park for a league fixture since the 2007/08 season. Tiernan Lynch’s side will go into the weekend seeking to extend their 5-game unbeaten run ahead of a busy December period. Below is all of the information that supporters need to know before heading to Belfast.

Tickets and Entry

Larne supporters are advised that tickets remain on sale until Saturday afternoon at Inver Park, or from the Ticket Kiosk at Windsor Park on matchday. Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of the trip to avoid queues and ensure entry to the stadium is as efficient as possible. Admission fees at the stadium will be £12 for adults and £8 for concessions.

Larne supporters will be situated in the North Stand and can enter the ground via Boucher Lane and the Olympia Midgley Park gate. Linfield have stated that all persons under the age of 14 must have an accompanying adult present in order to gain access to the ground.

Travel

As of Wednesday (27th November) Larne NISC is the only Supporters’ Club with remaining space left for supporters wishing to travel. They have limited spaces available on their second bus, which leaves Larne Rangers Club at 1.30pm. To book, contact our Supporters Liaison Officer, Richard Todd.

Those travelling by car should make note of the following:

Take the A8 out of the town towards Belfast and once you have reached the M2, follow the signs for South/West and proceed through the Westlink as far as the exit for the Broadway roundabout. Take the exit off the roundabout towards Boucher Road. Proceed along the Boucher Road, the ground sits behind the Olympia Leisure Centre on the left-hand side, there should be ample parking in the vicinity.

1889 Sports & Social Club

1889 Sports & Social Club will be open from 12.00pm until LATE on Saturday. The 1889 Sports & Social Club will be showing two Premier League games, starting with Newcastle taking on Manchester City at 12.30pm and Southampton vs Watford at 5.30pm. Matchday Bingo cards will be available during both games, get a card at the bar for a chance to win a £30 bar tab.

There will be live entertainment for those returning from Windsor, Dynamic Soul will be performing starting at 8.00pm.

Club Shop

The Club Shop will be open from 12.30pm until 1.30pm on Saturday, make sure you get yourself some new Larne gear before the big trip to Windsor!

Christmas Toy Appeal

Supporters can leave their Christmas Toy Appeal donations into 1889 Sports & Social Club at anytime on Saturday. Larne Football Club are teaming up with Women’s Aid and their #MakeItMagical campaign to supply underprivileged young people with packed toys and vouchers this Christmas.

The Opposition

Linfield are currently 4th in the Danske Bank Premiership, 33 points after 15 games. David Healy’s side have won three out of their last five games, their most recent outing being a 2-1 victory over Ballymena United on Tuesday night, where they finished the game with 10 men.

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