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Tickets still available for historic Bank holiday football match at Sandygate

On Bank holiday Monday 2 May, the oldest football ground in the world in Crosspool will host an anniversary match between between the world’s two oldest football clubs.

Hallam FC played Sheffield FC in the world’s first inter-club football match on Boxing day 1860. The rematch at Sandygate marks the 150th anniversary of this historical game.

It was originally to be played on Boxing day 2010, but a frozen pitch caused the match to be postponed.

The game kicks off at 3pm and the day will include refreshments plus pre-match and half-time entertainment. And of course the Plough pub is just over the road from the ground.

Tickets are on sale now and are limited to Sandygate’s capacity of about 1,000. Standing is £10/£7 concessions, seating is £15/£12 concessions. All tickets purchased for Boxing Day will be valid for the rearranged date.

Tickets are still available for purchase from:

Sandygate, home of Hallam FC
Have you got your tickets for the rearranged Boxing day match on Bank holiday Monday?
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Date confirmed for rearranged Boxing day match

This afternoon Hallam FC confirmed that the rearranged 150th anniversary football match will take place on Bank holiday Monday, 2 May 2011 at Sandygate. The full release reads:

To those who have already purchased tickets, the management at Sheffield FC who also have a packed schedule for the rest of the season and Hallam Cricket Club for clearing a new date during their season…

Thanks to everyone for your co-operation, support and best wishes!

The Boxing day 150th Anniversary of the world’s first inter club Match between
Hallam FC and Sheffield FC at the worlds oldest football ground, Sandygate Road, Sheffield which was postponed due to a frozen pitch has a new date.

Make sure you don’t miss this historic event -the new date for your diary is Bank Holiday Monday 2 May 2011, kick off 3pm.

All tickets purchased for Boxing Day will be valid for the rearranged date.

Tickets are still available for purchase:

Kind regards,
Hallam Football Club
www.theoldestfootballgroundintheworld.com
more details online after Jan 12th

Sandygate, home of Hallam FC
Sandygate will host the rearranged Boxing day match on May 2 2011
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Hallam FC v Sheffield FC 150th anniversary boxing day match

23 December update: the match has been postponed

The oldest football ground in the world in Crosspool is to host a Boxing day rematch between the world’s two oldest football clubs.

On Boxing day 1860, Hallam FC played Sheffield FC in the world’s first inter-club football match. The 2010 rematch at Sandygate marks the 150th anniversary of this historical game.

The day will include refreshments plus pre-match and half-time entertainment. And of course the Plough pub is just over the road from the ground.

Tickets are on sale now and are limited to Sandygate’s capacity of about 1,000. Standing is £10/£7 concessions, seating is £15/£12 concessions.

Buy tickets online from theoldestfootballgroundintheworld.com

As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations, an England C team will also play a Hallam XI at Sandygate on Tuesday 19 October.

Sandygate, the oldest football ground in the world
Sandygate, the oldest football ground in the world