Oldham’s Supporter Liaison Officer gives you some helpful information for this Saturday’s game against Wigan Athletic.
How to get to the stadium and public transport information
Visiting supporters will be seated in the North Stand.
Full details and maps are available here: http://issuu.com/wiganathletic/docs/wafc-visitingsupportersbrochure
There are no traffic/roadwork issues to report.
Car Parking
Visiting supporters are requested to use Car Park 1, the first car park on the right on Stadium Way. To reach the Stadium from Car Park 1, continue on foot along Stadium Way towards the Stadium.
Car parking is charged at:
£5 for a car or motorbike
£10 for a minibus
£20 for a coach – please contact the DW Stadium to pre-book coaches
Sat Nav
The post code WN5 0UN should direct you the Power League Soccerdome on Stadium Way and is the best option if you are heading to the visiting supporters’ car park 1.
Away friendly pre-match venues
There is an away supporters bar situated at the back of the North Stand which is the end the Oldham fans will be situated in. The bar serves drinks and a selection of snacks and shows the early kick off.
If fans are travelling by coach they will be dropped off at the North end stand and so is just a short walk to the away supporters bar, directions will be given by the stewards.
There are also other restaurants and a large pub near the Stadium that allow away fans to eat and drink, notably Frankie and Bennies, Red Robin and Pizza Hut.
Something to eat and drink
For most fixtures, The Marquee Suite is available for visiting supporters to use.
The Marquee is situated beneath the visiting supporters North Stand and serves drinks and a selection of snacks.
Please note that the Marquee Suite is not open for every game, you can check by calling 01942 774000.
Concourse Catering
Once the turnstiles open, there is food and drink available on the North Stand concourse.
Concourse Price List
Drinks
Pint Carling £3.60
Pint Worthingtons £3.60
Half Carling £1.80
Half Worthingtons £1.80
Draught Coke £1.80
Draught Diet Coke £1.80
Draught Fanta £1.80
Bottle Coke Zero £2.00
Bottle Oasis £2.00
Bottle water £1.60
Coffee £2.00
Tea £2.00
Bovril £2.00
Hot Chocolate £2.00
Food
Meat & Potato pie £2.60
Chunky steak pie £2.60
Cheese Pie £2.60
Moms Hot dog £3.00
Crisps £1.20 all
Salt & Vinegar
Cheese and onion
Quavers
Confectionary
Maltesers £2.80
Skittles £2.80
Minstrels £2.80
Mars duo £1.20
Snickers duo £1.20
Twix extra £1.20
Meal deal one
Soft drink & hot dog £4.60
Meal deal two
Hot drink & pie £4.40
Match Programme
Wigan Athletic produce an 84 page match programme for every match at the DW Stadium.
The match programme is on sale from approximately 90 minutes before the game from the yellow mobile kiosks outside the visitors North Stand and also from the within North Stand Concourse area.
The match programme is priced at £3.00.
Club Shop
The Wigan Athletic Club Shop is located in the main Springfield (West) Stand of the DW Stadium and is open approximately four hours before kickoff.
The Club Shop stocks a wide range of official Wigan Athletic merchandise including replica kit, training range, leisurewear and a wide selection of accessories.
You can view the full product range and buy online at www.laticsstore.com.
Concourse Betting
Betting coupons are available from approximately 90 minutes before the game from the kiosks located at each end of the concourse.
Winning bets can be claimed by posting your coupon to the address supplied on the reverse of the coupons where you can also find details of how to claim your winnings online.
Staying for Longer
If you are travelling to a game at the DW Stadium and require overnight accommodation, the Wrightington Hotel and Country Club is located close to Junction 27 of the M6 motorway which is approximately a 10 minute taxi ride away from the stadium.
Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities can be found in the North West and South East corners of the stadium for supporters in the stands, and also in the hospitality areas.
Contact details for the opposing SLO/match-day incident number
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of the SLOs at Wigan directly.
Safe journey and enjoy the game!
Jenny – Oldham Athletic AFC SLO
0161 785 5152