As the DFC500, Vice-Presidents’ Club and Early Bird Season Ticket initiatives that ran from March have closed (offering fans the opportunity of discounted/frozen season ticket prices), the focus now switches towards funding next season’s operational activities, embedding the Club back in town and contributing towards the Club’s ongoing progression through the Leagues.

The Board of Directors has consulted with the Darlington Football Club Supporters Group (DFCSG) in its capacity as both corporate director and also majority shareholder in respect of the pricing structure and the following admission prices have been agreed.

* over 60’s as at 1 September 2015, full time students (student card required), registered disabled persons, armed forces personnel

** Children aged 5-16 years old

Children aged under 5 will gain free admittance

NB – proof of concession rate entitlement may be requested on entry

As a result, the Season Ticket prices for the 2015-16 season have now been set.

Rationale for the 2015-16 Season Ticket prices

• To date the Club has sold a total of 627 season tickets through a combination of the DFC500 and Early Bird campaigns
• 48.0% of sales are to adults; 47.4% of sales are to concessions; 4.6% of sales to children
• In addition, 130 free child tickets for the 2015-16 were requested by DFC500 applicants
• A £1 increase has been applied to both Adult and Concession admission prices
• As previously advised, season ticket prices for both Adults and Concessions have been increased from the 2014-15 prices to reflect (i) an additional 2 home league matches per season and (ii) the increase in match day admission prices
• No increase has been applied to child admission or season ticket prices
• Due to the take up from the DFC500 and Early Bird initiatives, no further seated season tickets can be sold until the move to Blackwell Meadows is complete
• An opportunity for season ticket applicants to pay in 2 equal installments has been introduced (however, all payments must be received BEFORE Friday 7 August 2015 to be entitled to the benefits of being a season ticket holder)
• Season ticket holders will be entitled to certain priorities for all-ticket matches (more details on this structure will be announced over the next few weeks)
• All season tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

Closing date for Season Ticket Applications is Friday 17 July 2015.

Chief Executive Martin Jesper explained: “The commitment of the Club to providing value for money and making the game accessible to the widest possible cross-section of supporters remains a high priority - however we must also ensure that we generate the required level of funds to achieve the strategies we have previously outlined in respect of embedding the Club back in Darlington, supporting the promotion aspirations of the Club and delivering ongoing viability and sustainability.

“Over the last couple of seasons it has also become apparent how heavily skewed our fan base is towards the aged 60+ concession rate.   We feel it is important to attract the town’s youngsters back into watching their local team and, for that reason, we have reduced the child season ticket price from last year, held the same match day admission price and, as the season unfolds we have asked DFCSG to help devise further initiatives, including family packages, with the intention of redressing that balance without sacrificing ongoing revenue streams.

“Moving forward we aim to offer diverse payment options to help fans spread the cost. The opportunity to pay for the 2015-16 Season Tickets in 2 installments is the latest such initiative to be implemented. In common with many League clubs and other retail organisations, our ability to sell tickets in advance (i.e. match day or season tickets) through PayPal, Barclaycard or any other external providers of finance are restricted by the commercial conditions of those providers.

“A fair pricing policy and the ambition demonstrated by the Club both on and off the pitch will continue to ensure that the team has the best possible chance of building on its recent success of 2 promotions on 3 years.

“As an ongoing part of the Club’s Fan Engagement strategy, we are also working closely with DFCSG to ensure that all DFC season ticket holders (along with shareholders, DFC500/V-P members, DFCSG members etc.) will receive certain priorities for all-ticket matches (and/or other events) over and above more casual fans attending games on an ad-hoc basis. More details of this scheme will be announced over the next few weeks.”

Application Forms

Click on the link below to download your 2015-16 Season Ticket Application Form

DFC 2015-16 Season Ticket Application Form

Car Park Season Tickets

Due to the transitional arrangements, car park season tickets will not be available for any home league matches held at Heritage Park for the 2015-16 season.

Match day car park pricing, and the ability to acquire car park season tickets, at Blackwell Meadows will be announced as further progress on development of the site is made and practical arrangements have been finalised.

Programme Subscription

Our 52 page award-winning programme ‘The Quaker’ will again have a cover price of £2.50 next season. Due to continued popular demand, we have also been able to offer an away programme subscription again this season.

• Home game programme subscription: £75
• Away game programme subscription: £70

Pre-Order Replica Kit

As you will be aware, the Club has changed its home kit design for the 2015-16 season based on the fans’ choice. Shirts are available in adult sizes XS-2XL and in child sizes aged 5-6 to 11-12.

• Home replica kit: £35
• Away replica kit: £35
• Child Home replica kit: £30
• Child Away replica kit: £30

Fans have the opportunity to arrange for their shirt to be delivered on arrival by paying a £2.50 supplement to cover postage and administration costs. Details of pre-ordering Replica Kit will be announced shortly on the official website.

Is There Any Other Way To Get A 2015-16 Season Ticket Application Form other than downloading from the website?

Yes - just head over to Quaker Retail at Blackwell Meadows and pick up the form.

How Do I Pay For My 2015-16 Season Ticket?

You can pay for your Season Ticket by cash, cheque or BACS in full. In addition, BACS payment will be allowed in 2 installments dated 1 July 2105 and 1 August 2015. However please be aware that if the second of these payments is not received by Friday 7 August 2015, your application for season ticket will be cancelled and any amount paid in a first installment will be refunded

Complete your Application Form and mark your payment method accordingly. All cheques must be made payable to “Darlington 1883 Limited”.

ALL application forms must be returned to Quaker Retail at Blackwell Meadows, either by hand or posted to:

2015-16 Season Tickets

Darlington 1883 Limited

Blackwell Meadows

Grange Road

Darlington

DL1 5NR

We strongly recommend that payments by cash or cheques are NOT sent through the post.

For payment by BACS please make your payment directly into our bank account.

For the Club to identify your payment, you MUST use your FULL NAME as the payment reference. Account details are:

Barclays Bank

Sort code:  20-25-29

Account number: 03699919

IBAN: GB70 BARC 2025 2953 9474 16

BIC/Swift: BARCGB22BACS

NB – if you choose to make payment in 2 equal installments on 1 July and 1 August 2015, BOTH payments must be received BEFORE Friday 7 August 2015 to be entitled to the benefits of being a season ticket holder

I have a Question!!

Please email tickets@dfc1883.co.uk if you have any questions regarding season ticket sales and we will get back to you as soon as possible.