Forfar Athletic v Partick Thistle – Match Information

Five of the ‘Loons’ next six fixtures in league and cup will take place at the Alpha Projects Stadium @ Station Park before the end of the calendar year and what a cracker to start with. On Saturday first William Hill Championship high flyers will be the visitors in the third round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.

The home side will go into the game in buoyant mood following three away victories on the bounce, the last two yielding six vital league points and astonishingly eight goals with Stuart Morrison, Scott Shepherd and Martin Rennie finding the net on both occasions. However all connected with the Club realise what a hard task lies ahead of them this coming weekend against a side who if they secure victory over Dunfermline Athletic at Firhill in midweek will go equal on points with the leaders of tier two namely St. Johnstone whom they beat 2-1 in Maryhill on Saturday past.

An exciting ninety minutes hopefully lies in wait and with Partick likely to bring a substantial following, ‘Loons’ officials are hopeful that locals also will turn out in their numbers to lend their backing to Jim Weir and his players on the day.

Full details of admission charges, segregation arrangements etc are as follows;-

David McGregor Stand - Unreserved seating
Adults - £16
Concessions (65 & over) - £10
Under 17’s £5

Terracing
Adults £15
Concessions (65 & over) - £10
Under 17’s - £5

The match has the usual 3pm. kick-off. Should the scores be level at the conclusion of the ninety minutes, thirty minutes extra-time will be played, a penalty shoot-out to follow if necessary.

A reminder that Forfar Athletic season tickets are not valid for Scottish Cup fixtures.

Forfar Athletic supporters can purchase tickets in advance of the kick-off which would be the preferred method at the following link;- https://forfarathletic.ticketco.events/uk/en/m/e/forfar_athletic_v_partick_thistle__home_support_only

A CASH payment turnstile will also be available to HOME supporters only on match day

Partick Thistle supporters should note that admission for the AWAY supporters section of both the stand and terracing will be now be STRICTLY ALL TICKET. No cash turnstile facility will be available on the day.

The link for ‘Jags’ supporters to utilise in regard to ticket purchase is;- https://forfarathletic.ticketco.events/uk/en/m/e/forfar_athletic_v_partick_thistle__away_support_only

At the request of the authorities segregation will be enforced at this fixture. Home support as is normal on these occasions will enter the stand at the east stand turnstile, while terracing entry will be through the main turnstile block in Carseview Road. FAFC supporters will occupy the east half of the stand, the east terracing, the north terracing up to the halfway line and the east half of the Parkgrove South Enclosure.

Away support will enter the stand at the west stand turnstile, while terracing entry will be though the turnstile block at the north west corner of the ground. Access through pathway from Market Muir or alternatively round rear of main stand and at the far end of the hospitality block. Partick Thistle supporters will occupy the west half of the stand, the west terracing and the west half of the Parkgrove South Enclosure.

Turnstiles will be open 2.15pm. prompt.

Car parking in Market Muir at top of John Street as well as local on street parking. Please do not block driveways etc.

Refreshment Kiosks will be available in both sections of the ground.

The 1984 Lounge at the ground will be open as usual from 12.30pm. to 2.45pm. and on the final whistle until approximately 8pm. It will not be open during the half time interval.

We trust that supporters of both sides will co-operate at all times with police and stewards and enjoy the match.

Any further updates will be posted on FAFC social media channels during the course of the week, with a full preview of the fixture posted as usual on Friday. However we will also on Wednesday take a nostalgic look back at the last time the paths of the ‘Loons’ and the ‘Jags’ crossed in the national tournament.