Supporters attending Tuesday’s match against Queen of the South should be aware of the following information.
MATCH DETAILS
Premier Sports Cup, Group A – Matchday 2
Queen of the South vs Dumbarton
Tuesday July 16th 2024
Kick-Off: 7.45pm
Palmerston Park, Terregles St, Dumfries DG2 9BA
STADIUM ENTRY
Please arrive early to aid entry to the stadium.
Dumbarton supporters can access the stadium:
· via turnstiles 1 and 2, at the BDS Digital (East) Stand. Turnstiles will open at 6.15pm
· Refreshments will be available in the Lounge Bar, in the West stand before kick-off
CASH ONLY KIOSKS – Food and refreshments can be purchased from the kiosks.
CARD PAYMENT ENTRY ONLY AT TURNSTILES – Please be aware cash is not accepted at the turnstiles.
It is strongly recommended that supporters pre-purchase tickets prior to arrival at the stadium. Tickets can be purchased at https://qosfc.ticketco.events/.
Pricing is as follows:
· Adult – £16
· Concession – £8
· Under 16’s – £3
DISABLED SUPPORTER INFORMATION
An accessible entrance can be located at Gate H on the south side of the BDS Digital Stand. Accessible parking is available at the north side of the BDS Digital Stand, or at the Arena car park.
QoS’s Disability Access Officer is Keith Thom. Email address: dao@qosfc.com. Contact number: 01387 254853
The disability policy can be found here: https://www.qosfc.com/docs/Club%20Disability%20Policy%202024.pdf
TRAVEL
Supporters are encouraged to keep up to date with any relevant travel information via the links below:
https://www.traffic.gov.scot/traffic-information
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/live-network-map
SUPPORTERS BUS
The Sons Supporters Trust Travel Group has confirmed no bus is travelling to this fixture.
BY TRAIN
All trains come into Dumfries at the same station. There are direct trains from Glasgow. Alternatively, it may be more convenient alighting the train at Lockerbie and travel via bus or taxi into Dumfries. There is a taxi rank at the station, and the ground is approximately 5 mins by car.
Walking to the ground from the station takes around 20 minutes, using the most direct route:
1. Come out of the station on the west side, into the main car park (directly outside the Station Hotel)
2. Walk round to the right of the Station Hotel and turn right onto Lovers Walk.
3. Follow Lovers walk round the corner to the traffic lights at the T-junction
4. Turn left at the traffic lights onto the Edinburgh Road
5. Follow this road into town and round the corner (keeping Greyfriars church on your right) down onto Buccleuch Street
6. Continue down to the bottom of Buccleuch Street
7. Follow the On Foot directions.
BY CAR
From the North:
1. Come off the M74 at J15 (Moffat) and follow the A701 to Dumfries
2. On entering Dumfries, follow this road through one mini-roundabout to the large roundabout on the A75
3. Turn right onto the A75 (Dumfries Bypass)
4. At the next roundabout take the second exit – signposted “Dumfries A76”
5. Go straight across the first mini roundabout.
6. At the next roundabout turn right onto Lochfield Road
7. Follow this road round to the next mini roundabout, which is the entrance to the car park, on the left
Sat Nav
1. Set your sat nav destination to “Lochfield Road, Dumfries”
2. Continue to follow Lochfield Road round to the mini roundabout, which is the entrance to the car park, on the left
SUPPORTER BEHAVIOUR
Supporters are strongly reminded the use of pyrotechnics/Flares/Smoke bombs within sports stadia is illegal.
Dumbarton Football Club recognises that football is a passionate game and supporters will have their own way of expressing their support and reactions. This is acceptable and welcomed as it often adds positively to the match experience. However, behaviour which jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of others or is likely to bring disrepute to the Club is not acceptable.
This includes but not limited to:
• Anti-social behaviour
• Personal Abuse on social media
• Sectarian, racial, discriminatory or obscene chanting
• Throwing any article within the stadium or its environs
• Encroaching onto the field of play
• Disability hate crime
Supporter Liaison Officer | E: slo@dumbartonfc.co.uk