Play off Final - Dartford v Dover Athletic Mon 5 May 2025

[DartfordHero]

I think someone already made this point earlier but its very much the case; This league isnt used to two teams who can actually sell out a play off final with seemingly such ease. Big culture shock for us to be here in the first place considering recent times but even more so for the league who seemingly just saw £ signs

[Skip]

Matt, I think the original capacity was set at 4063. Since then we now allow people to stand on the walkway barrier around the terracing. That probably adds 500 minimum to capacity so the club could give access to those season ticket holders without a ticket, if it so desired, without impacting safety. It will take a bit of organising but it is possible.

[M1 South]

As I stated on numerous occasions ;
“Old farts in blazers”!!

[Paulcanary]

I suggest the club contact ALL season ticket holders pronto; by phone, by email and ask them if they have their match ticket. If not, take their name and arrange access via the reception entrance on match day. Can’t be more than 50-100 season ticket holders that potentially missed out. Stuff the Isrhmian league, it will take a bit of effort from the club but just do it.

Totally agree - out of interest, in the other finals (southern league central and southern plus northern) does anyone know if the respective league took charge of ticketing or did they leave it to the clubs ?

What’s happened is embarrassing

[Paulcanary]

Matt, I think the original capacity was set at 4063. Since then we now allow people to stand on the walkway barrier around the terracing. That probably adds 500 minimum to capacity so the club could give access to those season ticket holders without a ticket, if it so desired, without impacting safety. It will take a bit of organising but it is possible.

4100 ?!

[Jonty]

I am Jonty if one came up but would prefer two as I meet with a mate that lives in Darford but was away for a few days straight after the semi game otherwise he would have popped over to the ground this morning once we heard of the mess.
Don’t put yourself out Jonty but let me know if you hear anything genuine

Morning Rambo, Pete Sampson has a spare ticket for you. He can either send it to me and we can meet before the game or he can send you a PM with the details. Let us both know how you want to play it.

[JW Dart]

Contacting season ticket holders to see whether they have indeed been able to get a ticket for the match would be the honourable thing to do and hardly arduous. I won’t however be expecting any contact from the club. Extremely disappointed in this absolute shambles of a club I’ve supported for so many years

[Jonty]

Rambo, Pete has sent you a private message.

[Ring of fire]

Season ticket holders also receive a DFCSA Membership Card, which provides priority access to all ticket matches and reduced Away Travel.
Did the league not take DFC's protocol and priority window into account?

[rambo]

Hi Jonty I really appreciate your help here. I have now spoken to Pete and he has kindly sent me the email with the QR code for the ticket. We also had a nice chat. You are both gentlemen
Thank you very much.

[Jonty]

That is good news Rambo, glad to assist. I'm sure there are many in the same situation as you were. In fact, I had to ask my nephew to pop up to the ground to get my tickets, which turned out to be a good call.

I think there needs to be a separate thread on spare tickets as I know that some people did get an additional ticket or two. At least if it on here and not Facebook it should be genuine. Maybe Rick can make a call on this subject.

[Sleightly Deceptive]

Season ticket holders also receive a DFCSA Membership Card, which provides priority access to all ticket matches and reduced Away Travel.
Did the league not take DFC's protocol and priority window into account?

Not sure this is correct. Being a season ticket holder does not automatically make you a DFCSA member. At least it didnt with me. Two separate entities I believe. DFCSA membership does give you cheaper away travel, arranged through DFCSA and discount at the club shop. But I can’t recall anywhere it saying it prioritises all ticket games. I could be wrong.

[Ring of fire]

Dartford FC season ticket benefits include discounted admission to all home league games, priority access to away and cup games, and exclusive access to a season ticket holders' bar. Youth season tickets (aged 13-16) are offered free of charge. Additionally, season ticket holders receive a 10% discount on Club Shop purchases over £20 and are given priority for all ticketed matches.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Admission & Access:
Home League Games: Season ticket holders receive a 33.33% discount on the price at the turnstile for all home league matches.
Away & Cup Games: Season ticket holders have priority access to away league fixtures and cup games.
Youth Season Tickets (13-16): Free of charge.
Under 12s: Free when accompanied by an adult or concession season ticket holder.
Exclusive Bar: A dedicated bar is available exclusively for season ticket holders.
Other Benefits:
Club Shop Discount: 10% discount on purchases over £20.
Priority for Ticketed Matches: Priority access for all ticketed matches.
Reduced Coach Travel: Reduced prices on coach travel with the Dartford FC Supporters' Association (DFCSA).
Free Draws: Free entry into three annual draws.
Supporters' Association Badge: New members receive an exclusive badge.

[KSTDART]

Just had a call from the club , they are phoning season ticket holders making sure they have tickets

[Spike]

Just had a call from the club , they are phoning season ticket holders making sure they have tickets

Yes, me too. It seems they DID hold some back for season ticket holders so well done DFC for fixing the mess that the Isthmian league created.

[rick]

I think there needs to be a separate thread on spare tickets as I know that some people did get an additional ticket or two. At least if it on here and not Facebook it should be genuine. Maybe Rick can make a call on this subject.

Might as well leave it in here as it's to do with the match.
If you feel you need to create another thread, then by all means do it

I bought a ticket just after 6pm on Thursday with no intention of going and I saw Ozymandias was going to lose out, so I gave my ticket to him for free (using the share ticket option) - after he finally saw my PM helped by two prompts from Park Life

[KentC]

Just had a call from the club , they are phoning season ticket holders making sure they have tickets

Big well done to the club, I’m not a season ticket holder and I have a ticket but this is the right thing to do.

[Sleightly Deceptive]

Just had a call from the club , they are phoning season ticket holders making sure they have tickets

Brilliant stuff. Thank goodness for that. Right thing to do. Well done Steve and Co.

[JW Dart]

Well I take it all back. Well done to the club, ticket now available for season ticket holders. Really didn’t think it would happen so gone up immensely in my estimation.

[Sennocke]

I had a call too , well done Jack and COYD ....