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Matchday guide for Newcastle United Women's clash with Nottingham Forest Women

**Location and tickets**

**Fixture:** Newcastle United Women vs Nottingham Forest

**Location:** Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road (NE10 0EF)

**Date:** Sunday 5 April

**Kick-off**: 2pm GMT

**Gates open:** 12:30pm

Tickets are available online via the Newcastle United Box Office until 4pm on Friday 3 April. After this time, tickets can be purchased from the Gateshead Box Office on match day.

Match tickets are priced at £8.50 for adults and £3 for juniors and concessions. The match day Box Office at Gateshead International Stadium will be open from 2pm.

**Getting Here**

We recommend hopping on public transport. The nearest Metro is Gateshead Stadium (15-minute walk), and the 94 bus stops on Neilson Road. No general parking on match day—only pre-paid Season Parking Passes (Lower Car Park, 100m from the entrance). If you need to drive, Quarryfield Road (NE8 3AE) is a 20-minute walk and costs about £5.70 for up to 12 hours.

Season Ticket Holders get discounted travel with the NUW Magpie Mover - find out more [here](https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/nuw-magpie-mover/).

**What to Expect**

Scan in at your turnstile and get stuck in, our match days are packed with family-friendly activities on and off the pitch. Food, drinks, and merch are waiting for you in the Tyne & Wear stand.

As it’s Easter Sunday, we have even more planned!

First up, why not dress for the occasion and come in **fancy dress** – prizes up for grabs!

We heard you, back by popular demand, **live band, Howay Again** will be playing pitch side this Sunday, with two sets packed with all the Geordie classics and player chants.

Finally, is it even Easter without an **Easter Egg Hunt?** Pick up a clue sheet for from the Fan Zone to take on thechallenge – first 200 to complete get to choose an egg. A huge thank you to **Fenwick** for being our official Easter Egg supplier!

**Entertainment**

Meet our mascots Monty & Maggie, get your face painted, or dive into the craft zone to make a friendship bracelet or banner. Don’t forget your Panini sticker swaps – Or if you haven't started a book yet, you can pick one up.

Panini Swap Shop in Room 9 off the concourse is the place for trading this match day. We have also moved the Craft Zone to the larger room next to the Mick Thornton Suite – look out for the banner.

Match day music will keep the energy up throughout the stadium plus Howay Again will be playing at 12:30 and 1:30 pitch side.

**Food & Drink**

Tuck into pies, sausage rolls, chips, and hot dogs from the catering outlets along the concourse or grab a cheese toastie or pizza slice at the main reception. Head to the pitch side Fan Zone for Ramble & Roast coffee and hot chocolate, plus our Ice Cream, and Hog Roast van.

Please note: Fan Favourite Crepe Expectations is not at our game this Sunday, but we’ll have them back on Saturday 2 May.

Fancy a pint? Grab a drink from the concourse - alcoholic or soft, it’s your call. Thanks to the Drinking in the Bowl pilot, you can enjoy your pint right at your seat

**Merchandise**

Merchandise is available at the south end of the Tyne & Wear stand and a larger retail pop up store in the Mick Thornton Suite.

Look out for the discounted products including up to 40% off home kit.

**Accessibility:** If you use a wheelchair, you can access all areas via the lift near the Sports Hall - our stewards are here to help.

**Matchday Programmes**

Available at:

* North & South entrances to the Tyne & Wear Stand

* Limited copies at main reception

**Key Timings**

* **11:00** – Box Office opens

* **12:30** – Gates open (face paint, crafts, Panini Swap Shop, Monty & Maggie)

* **12:30** – Howay Again, set 1

* **13:15** – Players warm up

* **13:30** – Howay Again, set 2

* **14:00** – Kick-off

* **14:45** – Half-time (approx.)

* **15:45** – Full-time (approx.)

**Can’t make it?**

Catch the action live on the WSL2 YouTube Channel.

**Need More Info?**

Visit our FAQs [here](https://support.newcastleunited.com/hc/en-gb/categories/18807563181340-Newcastle-United-Women).

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