Hull FC have issued the following Match Day Info Guide featuring all the key information for spectators attending the Good Friday Derby at the MKM Stadium.
With a capacity crowd expected and plenty going on around the ground, please read the guide below in full before the match:
Key Information For Supporters
Supporters attending the Good Friday Derby at the MKM Stadium are advised to arrive early ahead of the game.
With a capacity crowd expected as the Black & Whites and the Robins go head-to-head, supporters should allow plenty of time for their journey and for entry to the stadium.
Turnstiles will open 30 minutes earlier that usual, at 11.00am, to allow longer for supporters to enter the ground ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.
Entry into the South Stand in particular is expected to be busier than usual.
Supporters are advised that additional security measures including sniffer dogs, trained to detect pyrotechnics, will be in operation outside the ground. Hull FC holds a zero tolerance policy on pyrotechnics and any other anti-social behaviour, and the club will be working with Humberside Police to ensure a safe environment for all supporters. Any supporters displaying such behaviour will be refused entry/ejected from the ground.
Please note, traffic is also expected to be busy around the vicinity of the MKM Stadium, therefore fans should allow extra time for their journeys too.
Walton Street Car Park (£5 per vehicle, cash only) will be working at a reduced capacity on Friday due to it being used for Hull City’s supporters coaches departure point ahead of their away fixture against Sunderland.
West Park Fan Zone
With supporters advised to arrive at the stadium in plenty of time, fans can soak up the pre-match atmosphere in our West Park Fan Zone.
Located outside the stadium in West Park, our Fan Zones have been a popular addition to match days in recent seasons, with thousands of fans making the most of the activities and entertainment before some of our big match days!
Jam-packed with inflatables, live music, stalls, entertainment, and activities for the full family, it’s the perfect way to spend your morning on Good Friday ahead of the big match, with the Fan Zone open from 10.30am.
- Inflatables, including a ball pool, disco dome, pirate ship and Hull FC bouncy castle.
- Enjoy some live music on the JLP Scaffolding Stage!
- Activities and games, including rugby try shootout, penalty shootout.
- Our family lounge fun will move outdoors, with face painters, balloon modellers, arts and crafts, caricature artist, giant games, and our game consoles all in West Park.
- Meet members of the playing squad for selfies and autographs, as well Airlie and Girlie Bird
- Check out what’s on offer at Jamie Shaul and Scott Taylor’s Testimonial stalls!
- Our food bank donation point will be located in the fan park, where supporters can help support the local community through the current cost of living crisis by donating non-perishable goods.
- Make yourself a delicious drink with our healthy Smoothie Bikes.
- Visit Hull Scrapstore where you can turn old junk into brand new toys, or get creative with our arts and crafts station.
- Our Hull FC Retail Trailer will be on site, with merchandise available to purchase, as well as the chance to enter their tombola to win some top prizes, including match worn and signed jerseys!
- Visit our friends at Summit Vans for the chance to win some prizes.
- Charities and organisations including Humberside Fire & Rescue, t John’s Ambulance, Hull 4 Heroes, Hull 4 Ukraine, HER Breast Friend, and White Ribbon UK will all be in attendance with various stalls and activities.
Live Performance From FEVER
Up-and-coming local band FEVER will play live ahead of the match proudly supported by Cuban Pete’s!
The Hull based group will take the pre-match atmosphere to another level with their four track set ahead of kick-off, with fans encouraged to be in their seats for 12.00pm to enjoy the performance!
Since forming in the city in late 2019, the five-piece indie group have accumulated over 500,000 streams on Spotify, and supported some of the UK’s biggest alternative artists including album chart toppers Blossoms and The Lathums – the band have just finished a string of dates supporting The Clause which saw them play iconic venues including Glasgow’s King Tut’s and The Deaf Institute in Manchester.
Having flown the flag for the city’s ever-growing music scene across the country, closer to home, Fever have played popular local venues The Welly, Polar Bear, Asylum, and the New Adelphi Club in recent years, as well as on the main stage at the city’s iconic Humber Street Sesh in 2022 – they were also the first band to play at the Bonus Arena following it’s reopening after lockdown in 2021.
With their new single ‘Long Ago’ featuring on BBC Radio One and BBC 6 Music through the BBC Music Introducing programme, further success is coming for the band in 2023 as they prepare to support a chart-topping, Brit Award winning artist with over 10 million sold records to their name!
In what will be Fever’s biggest performance to date, their set will feature a cover of an iconic Hull track which is sure to get both sets of supporters in the mood ahead of the match.
FEVER’s performance at the MKM Stadium will proudly be supported by Cuban Pete’s.
Check our FEVER now on Spotify by clicking here
Around The Ground
On The Concourse
Check out our award winning Street Food Menu in place at the MKM Stadium, which includes tasty options such as loaded fries, pulled pork burgers, dirty hotdogs, plus new additions with Greek, Turkish and India options!
AA Jones Legends Parade
Ros Sullivan will deliver the match ball ahead of kick-off in tribute to her late husband Clive ahead of the first leg of the Clive Sullivan Trophy.
360 Accountants Players Playlist
This week’s Players Playlist has been chosen by Adam Swift, featuring the likes of Oasis, Cher, and James – give it a listen now by clicking here
Great Balls of Fire
Great Balls of Fire returns this week, allowing you the chance to win more great prizes by catching the ball that features the number of the player who scores our first try!
Boot It with Summit Vans
One lucky supporter will get the chance to win £1000 worth of Andrew Earle’s Holidays vouchers, as well as plenty of other club prizes with our new-look Boot It! If you fancy taking part this season, head over to Summit Vans’ Facebook page and like and share their competition post.
Dug Our Bar
The Dug Out Bar will be open from 11.00am for supporters to enjoy a pre-match pint.
Jane Brooks Law Half-Time Draw
You could win one of three cash prizes, with the top prize of up to £750 going to one lucky supporter!
Tickets cost just £2 and can be purchased from our sellers around the ground (you must be aged 18 or over).
The draw will take place during half-time at the MKM Stadium, with results published on the club website and social media channels afterwards.
Fan Pics
Sent your pictures in this week? Keep your eyes on the big screen pre-match and at half-time to see if you feature.
Meet Players In Family Zone
Members of the first-team squad will be in and around the Family Zone at half-time to meet and greet you fans, take selfies and sign autographs!
Magic Moments
Hundreds of youngsters from Beverley Braves ARLFC and Rawcliffe Primary School will be in attendance – make sure to say hello if you see them!
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