Scarborough Athletic Chairman on FA Cup Reinstatement and Ticket Details

Thursday, 7 December 2023 12:23

By Matthew Pells

Ticket details have been released for Boro's reinstated FA Cup Tie against Forest Green Rovers - we hear from Boro Chairman, Trevor Bull.

Scarborough Athletic will replay their first round Emirates FA cup game against Forest Green Rovers next week and will get to retain all income from the gate receipts.

Boro were knocked out by the league two side last month, but the FA have since charged Forest Green with fielding an illegible player and ordered the tie be replayed at the Flamingo Land stadium.

Questions have been raised about why the game is being restaged, Barnsley were kicked out of the cup for a similar rule breach.

Speaking on Paddy at Breakfast, Boro Chairman Trevor Bull gave us his understanding of the situation.

In a statement on the club website on Thursday Boro say:

"It is our understanding that the case was considered on it's individual merits and that the outcome was one of the options available to the Professional Game Board and also that the decision is final and binding.

We are now also able to inform you that it was also ordered that Scarborough Athletic FC retain all income from gate receipts from the match ordered to be replayed and that in addition Forest Green Rovers shall be responsible for their own travel and hotel costs."

The FA announced the investigation last Friday, there was a chance that Forest Green could be kicked out of the competition, that would have put Scarborough straight into a second round fixture with Blackpool.

Trevor Bull gave Paddy his reaction to last night's announcement.

Trevor says the club had been waiting on the sidelines to hear the outcome of the FA investigation.

The game against Forest Green will be played next Tuesday (December 12th) at the flamingo Land Stadium with a 7:45pm Kick off.

The tie will be decided on the night, meaning extra time and penalties might be needed.

The winners will go on to face Blackpool in the second round the following Tuesday, the winner of the second round tie will face a trip to Premier League Nottingham Forest in the third round.

Trevor says knowing the fixtures gives the reinstated game with Forest Green even more importance.

The club have now just 4 days to put in place the necessary arrangements to host the FA Cup game which is no mean feat for a club with one full time employee.

Trevor says the game will also add to Boro's growing fixture congestion issues.

Scarborough Athletic say the game on Tuesday will be all ticket.

Season Pass Holders - will receive an email at 5pm on Thursday 7th December informing them how to purchase their reserved tickets. They will have until midday on Monday 11th to do this.

Member Shareholders / Valleybar Seadog Away Travel Members / Sponsors- will be emailed on Friday 8th Dec at 5pm with details on how to purchase their tickets.

General Sale- will begin on Saturday 9th December at 6pm.

Adults- £15, Concession (65+, Students, Armed Forces Personnel)- £11, Youth (12-17 years) £7, Kids Aged 11 and under: £1 (must be accompanied by a paying adult)

The club say:

"We're counting on your support. It's more than just a game; it's a moment in our history. A packed Flamingo Land Stadium means the world to the team and a big boost for the club. Let's make some noise and show what being a Boro fan is all about. Grab your tickets, wear your colours, and let's do this together.

See you Tuesday, Up the Boro!"