Having secured their place in the Betfred League One play-offs with a 72-6 victory over Newcastle, Carl Forster’s North Wales Crusaders will welcome Swinton Lions to Colwyn Bay this weekend in a top of the table clash.
Swinton, the only side to have beaten Forster’s Crusaders so far this season, will be looking to spoil the party this weekend as a North Wales victory coupled with Keighley beating Workington would be enough for the hosts to secure the League One title with four games to spare.
However, Crusaders’ own task is far from easy this weekend with the Lions set to arrive in North Wales in fine form, including a victory over fellow play-off contenders Midlands Hurricanes last weekend.
With players on both sides of the divide coming up against their former clubs, you can be sure of a physical encounter come kick-off on Sunday afternoon.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day;
Sunday’s Betfred League One clash is proudly sponsored by Welsh Mountain Zoo (match sponsor) and The Manor Conwy (matchball sponsor).
General Information:
North Wales Crusaders Reserves shall open the afternoon as Stadiwm CSM this Sunday contenting a curtain raiser fixture against a North Wales Select side with kick-off at 12pm.
The main event will follow at 2:30pm, with gates and the ticket office open from 11am onwards.
Parking & Travel:
Parking at Stadiwm CSM is free of charge with the main stadium carpark located next to the turnstiles and ticketbooth with an overflow carpark also available during busy periods.
The stadium is located on the main Arriva number 11 bus route serving the North Wales coast from Rhyl through to Llandudno.
Colwyn Bay train station is also a short walk away from the stadium.
Tickets:
Tickets for Sunday’s League One clash are priced at £15 adults and £2.50 under 16’s when booked online, with matchday prices set at £17 adults and £3.50 under 16’s.
Season tickets are valid for this fixture.
You can purchase your tickets by clicking HERE
Food & Drink:
Supporters shall find a range of hot and cold food and drink available on the day at Stadiwm CSM, including the main supporter bar located inside the stadium.
First-team players and staff shall also be in attendance in the Supporter Zone following full-time!
The Park Hotel, Colwyn Bay, will welcome both home and away supporters, serving a range of drinks in a family friendly atmosphere.
Merchandise:
A range of North Wales Crusaders merchandise shall be available once inside the stadium, allowing supporters to pick-up a replica shirt, hoody or take a look at matchday souvenirs.
The Crusader matchday magazine shall also be on sale costing just £3 and featuring an in-depth look at Swinton Lions, interviews from Paddy Jones, Carl Forster and much more.
Hospitality:
Hospitality shall take place in the private boxes at Stadiwm CSM where supporters can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with looking out over the stadium with access to a private cash / card bar, food service and private seating from which they can enjoy the game.
Hospitality guests are asked to show their tickets at the ticket booth where they shall be issued with a wristband.
A limited number of hospitality tickets are remaining with tickets bookable by clicking HERE season ticket holders who wish to upgrade their tickets can do so by emailing commercial@nwcrusadersrl.com