PREVIEW: Clyde v The Spartans
Clyde return to New Douglas Park tomorrow for the visit of The Spartans. A victory for the eighth place Bully Wee could allow them to leapfrog the visitors into sixth, while a win for the away side would see them consolidate their league placing.
Although they have only won one of their last five, Darren Young’s side have built a strong home record with only two defeats. Since the last meeting with Spartans, they have increased the distance on the league basement from three to 11 points.
Douglas Samuel’s charges will arrive in Hamilton on the back of consecutive defeats having also lost three of their last five away matches. However the capital club have never lost any of the six league meetings that have occurred between the clubs, with Clyde’s only victory being a Scottish Cup Second Round replay in January 1999.
Spartans narrowly won the last outing at Ainslie Park. Goals from Paul Watson and Cameron Russell had the hosts comfortably in the lead before Lee Hamilton replied just before the break. Russell sealed the points by regaining the home side’s two-goal advantage just before the hour, despite a late strike from Jordan Allan.
Neither team could be separated in the first meeting of the season after Martin Rennie cancelled out Mark Stowe’s first half opener.
Clyde have won one, drawn five and lost three of nine matches played and will be hoping to make history with a first league victory against the visitors.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Kick-off: 3pm
Match & Ball Sponsor: David McDonald Financial Services
Tickets: Tickets should be purchased online in advance via the Clyde FC Ticket Store or TicketCo Wallet app. Clyde supporters can also purchase tickets on the turnstiles with cash/contactless payment, but we strongly advise advance purchase to avoid the need to queue at the stadium. Away supporters can purchase tickets from the Clyde matchday office. Tickets are priced at £17 (Adult), £14 (Over-65) and £5 (Under-18).
Stadium Entry: Clyde supporters should enter via turnstile 1 on the right (south-west corner) of the Main Stand. Away supporters should enter via turnstile 4. Both sets of supporters can also enter via the Main Door through into the Fanzone if they have purchased a ticket in advance. Supporters paying at the gate who wish to access the Fanzone will need to enter via the turnstile first.
Seating Arrangements: Home supporters will be seated in Sections F – J of the Main Stand. Away supporters will be seated in sections A – D of the Main Stand.
Fanzone: The Fanzone will be open for both home and away supporters from 1pm. Access can be gained by entering through the Main Doors or via the stand. The area includes a pool table, a free kids arcade area. A range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks as well as teas and coffees are available, with pints of lager costing just £4. You can also purchase a token for £10 which will allow you entry into the Fanzone at half-time with a pie, sausage roll and pint included in the price (pint includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks).
Club Shop: The Club Shop will be open in the Fanzone. Orders can also be placed via the online Club Shop.
Kiosks: Food kiosks are located at pitch level at both ends of the main stand from 2pm until 4.15pm.
Getting Here: Details of how to get to New Douglas Park by car, bus or train can be accessed via this Guide.
Car Parking: Main Stand car parking is reserved for staff, officials, hospitality guests and Platinum/Gold Season Ticket holders who can park anywhere within this area. There is ample free car parking available at the SLC car park on Caird Street.
The Clyde View: Issue 16 of the the club’s matchday programme will be on sale, priced at £3. You can also order through the Club Shop.
Lottery: Weekly lottery tickets will now be on sale in the Fanzone pre-match with ticket plays from just £1. The jackpot stands at £20k with a 2nd prize of £500. The draw is made every Wednesday.
Bully Wee Fund: Draw 14 of the 2024-25 Bully Wee Fund will take place at half-time for the prize of £730.
Clyde TV Live: A 30-day live stream overseas subscription to Clyde TV Live can be purchased for £21.05 (including admin fee) via the Clyde FC Ticket Store. Please note that the 30-day pass is only available to those based outwith UK and Northern Ireland.