Hemel Hempstead Town – 2 Apr – KO 15:00
We travel to Vauxhall Road the home of Hemel Hempstead Town tomorrow (2 Apr) for our latest Vanarama National league South game, kick-of 15:00
Our hosts are currently sitting in 6th place on 57 points from their 36 games played having won 15, drawn 12, lost 9, scoring 60 and conceding 46 goals. On their last league outing on Good Friday they traveled to Truro City where they returned with a point following a 3-3 draw. When we met back at the end of August at The Vale the game finished all square at 1-1 in front of a crowd of 966.
Another close and hard fought encounter is expected tomorrow as both sides look to secure the points on offer, get behind the lads from the off and throughout the 90+ minutes of game time.
This game will be segregated
The ‘Home’ club have issued the following:-
Please note, Hemel Hempstead Town FC supports the FA’s supporter education campaign on the danger of pyrotechnics at football grounds. All visitors to Vauxhall Road may be subject to search upon entry to the stadium, at the discretion of club officials and stewards.
Due to the likelihood of Vauxhall Road hosting a larger than average attendance for our fixture versus The Stones on Bank Holiday Monday, segregation of the supporters will be implemented to assist our staff and stewards ensure the safety and comfort of all fans. Please note, the segregation will be implemented in the same manner as last season’s fixture – there will be NO access at the Tenzing Road side of the ground. Both sets of supporters will arrive at the ground via Vauxhall Road, then upon arrival at the car park home fans will be directed to the usual turnstiles adjacent to the clubhouse. Away fans will be directed to the top end of the car park to the turnstiles adjacent to the Astroturf training pitches. Stewards will be allocated to the car park area to direct supporters, please assist us in managing the game effectively by complying with the directions and requests stewards and staff both outside and inside the ground.
Inside the ground, Wealdstone fans will be allocated the top end (Adeyfield School end) of the ground which includes the large covered terraced stand; temporary catering and toilet facilities will be installed. Any Stones fans who may require access to disabled or seating areas should engage with a steward upon arrival at Vauxhall Road. Hemel fans will be allocated the three remaining sides of the ground with access to the usual catering, toilet and bar facilities.
We are expecting a large attendance for this game, Vauxhall Road and the surrounding streets are likely to be very busy during the time leading up to kick off. Please consider arriving early to ease congestion at the turnstiles and please be considerate to the local community if driving and parking in nearby residential areas.
Entry to this game will be at turnstiles accessed via the Vauxhall Road car park ONLY. The turnstile at the Tenzing Road side of the stadium (located in the car park of the Dacorum Education Support Centre) will NOT be open for the game; likewise the car park there is unavailable for fans. Visitors to Vauxhall Road travelling by car should seek alternative parking arrangements and consider public car parks at nearby Queens Square and the car park at Travellodge/Toby Carvery accessible from Maylands Avenue, both of which are just a short walk away.
Our record versus Hemel Hempstead Town since 1970P W D L F A GD 20 2 8 9 27 46 -19