Salisbury will make the 280-mile round trip to Essex this weekend to take on Chelmsford City in the Vanarama National League South.
The game will mark Brian Dutton’s 100th competitive match as a manager. The Whites boss has won 41, drawn 24 and lost 34 in his 99 games in charge so far.
The Whites come into the game after their first defeat since early September when Weston-super-Mare won two-nil at the Ray Mac on Tuesday evening.
Two goals in the second half were enough to end Salisbury’s unbeaten run, but the game was not without controversy. A Josh Hedges goal was ruled out unjustly for offside, and the same assistant made a further questionable decision by not flagging offside for Weston’s opener.
The result leaves Salisbury 15th in the table on 16 points, the same amount as Chelmsford, who have played one game less.
Chelmsford’s last two games have come against two sides near the top of the table: Hemel Hempstead and Farnborough. They drew with Hemel on Monday evening, the game ending in a 2-2 draw.
Chelmsford came from behind early on in the first half and then took the lead early in the second. The Clarets were unable to capitalise on the chances they created, and Hemel levelled with 20 minutes left of the game. Neither side were able to break the deadlock.
Both sides will be looking to get back to winning ways in this mid-table tussle.
If you can’t make the game, you can listen to live commentary from Ian Pearson on Salisbury Radio Sport. Coverage starts at 2:45 pm. https://www.salisburyradio.co.uk/player/salisbury-radio-sport/
You can buy tickets in advance for the game here – https://ethicalticketing.org/chelmsford-city-fc/event/429797693
Away Supporter Info (From Chelmsford City’s website)
We could recommend a few pubs in and around Chelmsford that you might want to visit before the match. However, there’s only one place you should go to ahead of kick-off – The ‘Clarets’ bar – Chelmsford City’s very own club house and bar.
On a match day the bar is open from 1pm. Bar prices are very reasonable and there is a fine selection of real ales and ciders. On the concourse there is also a very well stocked burger van offering chips, hot dogs and burgers.
There is a large TV screen, along with two other smaller ones showing football from either Sky Sports or TNT Sports and free WiFi.
How to find us:
The EMJ Community Stadium
Salerno Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2EH
(01245) 290959
Visiting the EMJ Community Stadium:
By Car
There are a small number of parking spaces on matchday located at the centre, and limited parking is available on street, so we would ask where possible for visiting fans to make use of their own coach services. If travelling independently we would ask you to consider the public transport options listed below. If you do have to drive to the venue, we would ask all supporters to consider our neighbours when attending games. Please do not block access to driveways or garages when parking
Public transport
Chelmsford Railway Station is served by the London Liverpool Street to Ipswich main line. In order to make a 15:00pm Saturday kick-off the latest train you should catch from London Liverpool Street by no later than is 12:45pm to comfortably make kick-off and the same applies from Ipswich. To make a midweek 19:45pm kick-off, leave London Liverpool Street by no later than 18:15pm and Ipswich by 18:00pm.
Travelling by bus
The C2, C3 and C11 buses run a regular service every ten to fifteen minutes, departing from the Bus Station, which is situated on the left hand side of Duke Street just after the viaduct. Your journey should take around fifteen minutes from this point.
Taxi
There is a Taxi Rank at the rear of Chelmsford Railway Station.
Tickets:
Tickets for first-team matches at the EMJ Community Stadium are sold ahead of kick-off via the club’s online ticketing website. Tickets are also sold in-person, on matchdays at the turnstiles.
Online ticket prices are as follows:
- Adult – £14
- Concession/Senior (65+) – £9
- Student (17-24 with valid ID) – £4
- Youth (12-17) – £4
- Under-12s (with accompanying Adult) – Free
Matchday turnstile prices are as follows:
- Adult – £17
- Concession/Senior (65+) – £12
- Student (17-24 with valid ID) – £6.50
- Youth (12-17) – £6.50
- Under-12s (with accompanying Adult) – Free
Cash or card payments are accepted at the turnstiles.
Smoking:
The EMJ Community Stadium is a no smoking stadium, however there is a designated smoking area on the hard-standing outside of the main clubhouse. The clubhouse is open before, during and after the game for refreshments.
