Hartlepool United continue pre-season work against a Middlesbrough XI in midweek at the Prestige Group Stadium
The fixture is the second of three games at the Prestige Group Stadium in the space of a week, the final game on Saturday against South Shields.
Middlesbrough are the latest test for Simon Grayson’s side, after winning 3-0 on Saturday against a Leeds United XI in Nicky featherstone’s testimonial.
Boro are fresh from a 2-2 draw against Rangers at Ibrox, and are expected to field a mixed side of experienced first-team players and youth prospects.
Information for supporters
This fixture will take place at the Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool (TS24 8BZ) – kicking off at 7 pm.
For all friendlies, away supporters have been allocated The Brunel Stand and home fans will be situated in The Longbranch Homes Stand, Acland Homes Stand and Terrace.
Away fans will use turnstiles 7 & 8 on Clarence Road and 12/13/14 on the Acland Homes Stand side (Millhouse Leisure Centre)
The Box Office on the Mill House and Clarence Road sides of the ground will sell tickets for payment by card only and open at 5:30 pm.
Turnstiles open atm 5:30 pm.
Turnstiles operate with specific concession queues; please ensure you bring ID if you are using a concession tickets.
Club 1908 will open at 5 pm and close at KO. The bar will then re-open after the game till late.
The Centenary Bar will be open from 5:30 pm until kick-off and again at half-time.
There will also be an allocated away fans bar within the town to be confirmed by Cleveland Police.
All catering and bar facilities within the ground are card only.
The Club shop will be open from 12 pm with a wide variety of merchandise and a huge clearance on Errea items.
There will be no programmes or lottery for this fixture.
Clarence Road will be closed two hours before kick-off and one hour after the game finishes.
Tickets
Tickets to this fixture can be purchased here.
Away fans can be found here.
We would always encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance to speed up the matchday experience.
The Main Ticket Office (open 12 pm) will sell tickets to home and away fans by cash or card.
Under-14s will not be allowed entry to The Prestige Group Stadium without an accompanying adult.
Please be advised that we may ask for ID for concessions when they reach the turnstiles. It’s not always easy to gauge how old somebody is, so if you are stopped please don’t take offence and be prepared if you look older/younger than your age. We will always ask for Student and Veteran ID so please make sure you carry this with you.
If you are unable to provide the relevant ID when stopped you may be required to pay adult price.
Under 5s can attend for free when accompanied by a full paying adult but they will require a ticket so please ensure you order this along with the rest of your party
Ambulant/wheelchair disabled fans pay their relevant age category and are entitled to a free companion ticket if in receipt of medium/high rate DLA or enhanced rate PIP (relevant paperwork must be produced at the time of purchase). Supporters who do not have any of the above but feel they do require a carer ticket are advised to contact the ticket office to discuss their personal case further.
