Facilities, season tickets and the cost of a pint – the price of non league football

Binfield lift the Fielden Cup Final - 4th May 2016. Photo: Colin Byers.
Binfield lift the Fielden Cup Final - 4th May 2016. Photo: Colin Byers.

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It will cost the average Hellenic League watcher £15.27 per game for the 2016/17 season.

We asked all local Hellenic Football League clubs to provide contact information as well as match day costs for everything from a single admission to the price of your half-time cuppa.

Assuming the average visitor will pay for an adult and one concession, a cup of tea, a burger, a programme and a pint of lager.

The average match day cost breakdown:

Adult entry: £5
Concession: £3
Tea: £1
Programme: Included in entry
Burger: £3
Pint: £3.27
Total: £15.27

Of the clubs to submit information, the majority include the programme as part of the entry fee while the cheapest pint is £2.90 at AFC Aldermaston, the most expensive is £3.50 at Bracknell Town.

Hellenic Premier League clubs charge slightly more for entry than their Division 1 East counterparts – accounting for the higher level of football.

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Here is the full information for clubs that submitted their details:

AFC Aldermaston – Hellenic Division 1 East

Club address: Aldermaston Recreation Society, Aldermaston, Reading RG7 8UA

Best way to contact the club: 0118 981 38 27 Social media: Facebook

Does the club offer a season ticket?: No

Standard adult match entry: £4 Standard concession match entry: N/A

Facilities at the ground: Licensed bar, Tea bar, Hard standing around the pitch, Floodlights, On site Car Parking, On site Car Parking for 40+ vehicles, Match day programme

Cost of a cup of tea: 80p

Cost of a matchday programme: Free with entry if requested

Cost of a pint of standard lager: £2.90


Binfield – Hellenic League Premier Division

Club address: Hill Farm Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 5NR

Best way to contact the club: robchallis@binfieldfc.com Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Website

Does the club offer a season ticket?: Yes What is the cost?: £80

Are there any restrictions to the the season ticket? Entry to FA competitions not covered

Standard adult match entry: £6 Standard concession match entry: £3

Facilities at the ground: Licensed bar, Covered standing, Covered seating, Disabled Toilets, Tea bar, Hot food, Hard standing around the pitch, Floodlights, On site Car Parking, On site Car Parking for 40+ vehicles, Pitchside alcohol consumption permitted, Match day programme, Match day raffle

Cost of a cup of tea: £1 Cost of a burger: £3 for a 6oz

Cost of a matchday programme: Inclusive in admission when available

Cost of a pint of standard lager: £3.40


Bracknell Town – Hellenic League Premier Division

Club address: Larges Lane, Bracknell RG12 9AN (Please note Bracknell home games will take place at the home of Sandhurst Town – Bottom Meadow, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BJ until at least the end of September)

Best way to contact the club: sophie.mcclurg@bracknelltownfc.com Social media: Twitter

Does the club offer a season ticket?: Yes What is the cost?: £120

Are there any restrictions to the the season ticket? No

Standard adult match entry: £6 Standard concession match entry: £3 or Youth & Junior members free

Facilities at the ground: Licensed bar, Covered standing, Covered seating, Disabled Toilets, Tea bar, Hot food, Hard standing around the pitch, Floodlights, On site Car Parking, On site Car Parking for 40+ vehicles, Pitchside alcohol consumption permitted, Match day programme

Cost of a cup of tea: £1 Cost of a burger: £3

Cost of a matchday programme: £1

Cost of a pint of standard lager: £3.50


Henley Town – Hellenic League Premier Division

Club address: Scours Lane, Reading RG30 6AY

Best way to contact the club: 07712139592 or 0118 9670196 Social media: Website

Does the club offer a season ticket?: No

Standard adult match entry: £6 Standard concession match entry: £4 concessions under 16’s free

Facilities at the ground: Licensed bar, Covered standing, Covered seating, Disabled Toilets, Tea bar, Hot food, Hard standing around the pitch, Floodlights, On site Car Parking, On site Car Parking for 40+ vehicles, Match day programme

Cost of a cup of tea: £1 Tea, £1.50 coffee Cost of a burger: N/A

Cost of a matchday programme: N/A

Cost of a pint of standard lager: £3.30


Woodley United – Hellenic Division 1 East

Club address: Scours Lane, Reading RG30 6AY

Best way to contact the club: John_mailer@hotmail.co.uk or mark.rozzier@woodleyunitedfc.co.uk Social media: Twitter

Does the club offer a season ticket?: No

Standard adult match entry: £4 Standard concession match entry: £2 concessions & £1 for 12-18 year olds

Facilities at the ground: Licensed bar, Covered standing, Covered seating, Disabled Toilets, Hard standing around the pitch, Floodlights, On site Car Parking, On site Car Parking for 40+ vehicles, Pitchside alcohol consumption permitted, Match day programme

Cost of a cup of tea: N/A Cost of a burger: N/A

Cost of a matchday programme: Included in admission

Cost of a pint of standard lager: N/A

We have contacted all local step five and six clubs for this information and will update when it is submitted. If any of this information is incorrect please contact the FiB editorial team here.

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