Our final fixture before Christmas takes place this afternoon as Gateshead visit Boundary Park.
It has the makings of an exciting encounter, with the visitors currently sitting in sixth position in the National League table.
Latics return home after the comeback win against Solihull last Saturday for the first of two games at Boundary Park over the festive period.
Tickets
Tickets can still be purchased online for this game up until 3pm. Please note, for away fans, there is a separate ticketing page.
The Ticket Office, located at the front of the Main Stand, off Furtherwood Road, is open on matchday from 11am until kick-off.
It will also be open until 6pm, with the hours extended to allow supporters to purchase and collect tickets for the visit to Hartlepool, as well as half-season tickets.
Admission for today's game can also be gained by paying cash at the turnstiles.
Athletic Store
Open from 9.30am on matchday, the Club Shop is the place the visit for all your Latics Christmas presents. There are a number of discounts in the Early Boxing Day sale.
From memorabilia to replica kits and clothing, there's everything you need for your Oldham supporting friends and family members.
Located in the corner of the Joe Royle Stand, home and away kits are now on sale, as well as a full range of Puma merchandise.
The shop is open until 5.30pm.
Fan Bar
Situated behind the Joe Royle Stand, the Fan Bar is open for this game from 12.00pm.
It is also open after the game when Brentford take on Everton at 17:30.
With improvements continuing to be made all the time following its opening last summer, the bar has proved to be increasingly popular with supporters ahead of home matches.
There is good capacity in the bar to welcome more fans and it is the ideal way to kick off a matchday at Boundary Park.
Matchday Programme
Available for £3, the new-look matchday programme provides all the latest information from the club and features a range of exclusive content which is different from the club’s online channels.
The team of programme sellers are located around the outside of the ground, or you can visit the programme office, next to the Main Stand, from 1pm.
Car Parking
Home supporters should use the parking facilities at the back of the Joe Royle Stand, off Hilbre Avenue, which has a cost of £5. Please use the postcode 'OL2 5BL'.
Visiting fans are asked to use the car park at the Royal Oldham Hospital, which is only a short walk from the ground and again costs £5. A steward will be on hand to assist.
First time visitors…
If you’re about to attend your first game at Boundary Park, the details below will assist accessing the ground. Our FAQs page is also available to help.
Tram
Fast, frequent and reliable services run to Oldham where you can then continue your journey to Boundary Park on foot or by bus.
Westwood is the closest stop to the ground, around a 20-minute walk away. Journeys on the tram take approximately 20 minutes from Manchester Victoria.
Metrolink operates a zonal fare system with Westwood, Oldham King Street, Oldham Central and Oldham Mumps all located in zone 3.
The cost of a zone 1+2+3 ticket is £3.80 for a single journey or £4.30 for an off-peak day travelcard. This price covers travel across any of these zones, such as a journey between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
Metrolink Park & Ride
You can avoid the busy match-day traffic by leaving your car at a Park and Ride site, before completing the remainder of your journey on Metrolink.
With plenty of sites across the network, it’s easy to park up and hop on the tram for a hassle-free journey to the ground.
Park and Ride sites include:
- Oldham Mumps with 270 spaces – Prince Street, Oldham, OL1 3TJ
- Piccadilly with 550 spaces – Boad Street, Manchester, M1 2RP
- Rochdale Railway Station with 217 spaces – Hare Street, Rochdale, OL11 1JL
Bus
Currently, the 149, 159, 181, 182, 183, 402, 408, 409 and 418 services run close to the stadium.
If you are travelling by bus to Boundary Park please check service times with your operator before you travel.
You can plan your bus journey with The Bee Network.
Wheelchair & Disabled Access
Wheelchair users and people with mobility issues should head to car park behind the Joe Royle Stand off Hilbre Avenue where full disabled access to the Chadderton Road End is located. This ensures supporters can get inside Boundary Park safely.
