As The Northern Echo Arena prepares for Friday’s Six Nations clash, the club would like to share the following information to allow you to fully enjoy your match day experience.

Kick Off Time – Friday night’s U20 Six Nations game will kick off at 7.45pm.

Opening Times –Turnstiles will open at 6pm with the Cross Bar open to all guests from 3pm. The ticket office, located in the West Stand, will be open from 4pm.

Match Tickets – Tickets for the game will be available from the West Stand ticket office, priced at u16s: £8, Concession £10, Adults £12.

Anyone with a pre-purchased ticket that they have not yet collected can pick them up from the West Stand ticket office.

Tickets will not be available to purchase on the turnstiles.

Stadium Access – Supporters may enter the ground via the South West or South East Turnstiles. Supporters can only access the Stadium with a valid Match Day ticket. Anyone without a Match Day ticket will be turned away.

Guests attending Match Day Hospitality and Hospitality Boxes can enter via Main Reception

Food & Drink – Supporters bar/food outlet facilities are available in the South West, South East and West concourses. These will be open from 6pm until the final whistle. The Cross Bar will be open from 3pm until late.

Entertainment – Classical singer Millie Underwood will be performing both anthems prior to kick off. At half time, the Seven Performance Group will be performing a dance routine during the interval.

Programmes – Official Match Day programmes will be available to purchase priced at £2 – Make sure to pick up yours from official vendors in the concourses.

Roadworks - Please be aware that there are a number of roadworks in and around the Darlington area, so please allow extra time for your journey. More information on any disruptions to travel can be found here

Parking – There is plenty of on-site parking available at The Northern Echo Arena, with over 1200 spaces available. Parking will cost a fee of £2.

Public Transport – Anyone not planning to drive to the game can utilise either the bus and rail service. Details of how to get to the arena can be found here

Club Shop – The Mowden Park club shop will be not be open for this fixture

Security – Match Day stewards will be situated around the ground throughout the evening.

Pitch Access – Spectators must keep off the main Arena pitch at all times.