Here is your handy guide to all-things Poundland Bescot Stadium as the Saddlers prepare to welcome Coventry City to town for this evening's pre-season friendly.
WEATHER
Tonight’s pre-season friendly against Coventry City will go ahead as planned.
With the extreme weather conditions in mind, the safety and welfare of our players, staff and supporters is paramount.
The two clubs have been in constant dialogue and there will be a number of drinks breaks throughout the fixture.
To ensure that everyone attending the fixture remains safe and hydrated we can confirm the following:
- There will be a free water filling station for those supporters in the Tile Choice Stand, situated at gate three
- There will be a free water filling station for those supports in the Poundland Stand lower tier, situated at gate eight
- Coventry City supporters can visit the away bar for free water upon request
- Stewards will be on hand distributing water throughout the game for those who need it
- We advise supporters to stay hydrated, apply sun cream regularly and contact the nearest steward or first aider if they are feeling unwell
MATCH TICKETS
Tickets for tonight’s game are still available for purchase.
Please note that only the Poundland Lower Tier and Tile Choice Main Stand are open for home supporters this evening.
The Ticket Office is open right up until kick-off, which is 7.30pm.
We advise supporters to arrive as early as possible as we expect it to be busy at the stadium and in the surrounding areas.
You can still purchase tickets for the game online here.
TRAVEL
Due to the extreme heat and ongoing disruption, supporters have been advised by West Midlands Rail not to travel by train.
Further information can be found, HERE.
THE CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop at the Poundland Bescot Stadium is open up until kick-off this evening.
Saddlers fans will be able to get their hands on one of the brand new home, away and third shirts, alongside the brand new training wear range which is also available in-store.
Please allow yourself plenty of time to be able to browse around the shop.
TEXT SERVICE
Last season the club launched a text service for supporters who can anonymously report any incidents they see inside or outside the stadium. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.
If you see or hear any forms of discriminative behaviour, please text 07585 858030 with details of the incident and location in the stadium to report it.
iFOLLOW WALSALL
This evening's game is NOT available for broadcast.
THE STADIUM SUITE
With the Poundland Middle & Upper Tier being closed for this evening’s fixture, the Stadium Suite will be closed to supporters
THE MICK KEARNS COMMUNITY HUB
The Community Hub will be open before the game, at half-time and after full-time to supporters in the Lower Tier.
CONCESSION UNITS
There will be concession units available in the undercroft between the Poundland Stand and the Tile Choice Main Stand this evening.
REFRESHMENT KIOSKS
There will be four kiosks will be in operation for the game against Coventry City.
Supporters situated in the Poundland Lower Tier will have access to the Community Hub as well as kiosks 3 & 4 once they have entered the stadium.
AWAY BARS
Coventry City supporters in the traditional away end behind the goal will have access to the away bar in the concourse, as well as access to a concession unit and bar outside the stand.
GIFT CARDS
Home supporters who currently have money on a gift card that can be used inside the stadium are reminded to check their remaining balance as well as the expiry date on the card.
If your card is due to expire, please visit the Ticket Office to get a new card.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMMES
Programmes will be on sale around the stadium, in the Club Shop and in the Ticket Office for just £2.
Supporters are also reminded that the Poundland Bescot Stadium remains a cashless venue.