Arbroath vs Hibernian – Supporter Information – PLEASE READ
On Sunday we welcome Hibernian Football Club to Gayfield in the 5th round of the Scottish Cup
GATES WILL OPEN AT 11.15AM, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
Covid Vaccine Spotchecks
Arbroath FC would like to remind all supporters that the Covid certification scheme is a requirement for all matches with an attendance of over 4000 fans.
This means on Sunday Covid Vaccine spot checks will again take place.
The Club can confirm that spot checks will be carried out at all entry points to Gayfield Park on match days and proof of all three COVID-19 vaccinations must be shown unless you are exempt (proof of exemption will need to be shown).
Both digital and paper vaccine passports will be accepted.
OR
As an alternative to Vaccine Certification Passports being provided, proof of a Lateral Flow Test will also be accepted. In relation to Lateral Flow Tests, supporters will be required to show on entry a text or email from the NHS confirming a negative test result within the previous 24 hours.
****The Club will NOT accept a physical test device or a photograph of a test device as a record of a negative test.****
Please visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19-report-your-test-result to find out more and to upload your test results to the Scottish Government database.
The Club also advise that all fans take a Lateral Flow Test before travelling to all matches, regardless of their vaccination status. The Club would like to once again emphasise that we are obliged to follow Scottish Government Guidance and we thank supporters for their understanding and cooperation.
Exemptions
The following groups of supporters are exempt:
-Participants in vaccine trials.
-Under 18s
-Those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
Under 18’s will be able to use their season ticket or match ticket as proof of age, as these have been checked at the point of purchase and are clearly marked with age categories.
Information
Information on how to download and use the COVID status app can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.nhsinform.scot/nhs-Scotland-covid-status
Your vaccine certificate can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/get-a-record-of-your-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-status
Further information on the COVID certificate scheme can be accessed by visiting here – https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-certification-scheme-information-for-customers/
Tickets
There will be no cash gates on Sunday, and Season Tickets are not Valid.
Arbroath Supporters can buy their tickets here
https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/match-day-tickets/
Hibernian Supporters can buy their tickets here
https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/away-tickets/
Segregation will be in place for this match.
It will be the REVERSE of how it has been all season.
Pleasureland Terrace – Hibernian
East Terrace Pleasureland side – Hibernian
East Terrace Harbour side – Arbroath
Harbour end – Arbroath
Main Stand
A – Hibernian Support
B – Hibernian Support
C – Hospitality
D – Arbroath Subs
E – Arbroath Directors
F1 – Hibernian Subs and Officials
F2 – Arbroath Support
G – Arbroath Support
H – Media
Arbroath Supporters will occupy sections F2 and G of the main stand and the HarbourEnd of the Stadium and round to the TV Gantry in the East terrace.
Please note that section C will be reserved for our supporters who are in Hospitality. Sections F2 and G will be occupied on a first come, first seated basis.
Arbroath Supporters will enter via Gates 1 and 2. Gate 2 is on the East Terrace next to the Sea.
Hibernian supporters will occupy Section A and B of the Main Stand and the Pleasureland End of the Stadium and part of the East terrace.
Hibernian fans will enter via turnstiles 1 to 5.
Hibernian fans should be advised that only a small number of stands seats will be available. Sections A and B will be occupied on a first come, first seated basis.
There are disabled bays in front of Section A (for Hibernian supporters) and Section H (for Arbroath supporters) which are accessible by ramps parallel to these sections.
Ambulant supporters can reserve a space by emailing office@arbroathfc.co.uk
Each side of the ground has toilets and a refreshment booth, while there are pie stands in far corners of the East Terrace.
Club Shop
The Club Shop will not be open on Sunday due to the Segregation restrictions. It will however be open from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 12th February.
Parking
Supporters can park by Pleasureland, or on the Harbour end of Gayfield at Inchcape Park.
Rules
Smoking is not permitted in the main stand of Gayfield Park.
It should go without saying that No pyrotechnics are allowed inside of Gayfield.
We look forward to welcoming a large crowd to Gayfield for what is set to be a cracking cup tie!
Thank you and C’mon the Lichties
