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Preview: Dunfermline Athletic (H)

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The Saints are back on home soil this coming Friday evening when we welcome Dunfermline Athletic to McDiarmid Park.

It is a 7.45pm kick-off in Perth and everyone at the club is looking forward to welcoming you down to the stadium to cheer on the team.

Here is everything you need to know about the game…

TICKETS

Let’s keep the league momentum going and get right behind the boys on Friday night.

Of course, season tickets are valid.

Not got a season ticket? Match tickets for our William Hill Championship contest versus Dunfermline are on sale. You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone or from your digital wallet.

IMPORTANT: Allocated seating is operational. All supporters should occupy the specific seat as indicated on their match ticket, e-ticket or season ticket.

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKET

We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email our ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 459090 during office hours.

Please note: If you are using a mobile phone to place your ticket order, once you have chosen your seat you may need to scroll down to find your relevant ticket price category. 

HOSPITALITY

Limited spaces remain for our renowned hospitality offering this Friday evening. Hospitality at the Saints provides the perfect way to enjoy the action – whether you’re entertaining clients, celebrating with friends, or simply looking to treat yourself.

Our hospitality suites at McDiarmid Park are designed to deliver a premium matchday experience. Each space offers a comfortable, stylish setting with exceptional views of the pitch, making them ideal for hosting clients or enjoying time with friends and family.

Guests benefit from all-inclusive food and drink, executive seating, priority parking, and unique extras like player meet and greets and behind-the-scenes access.

You can book your spot now for just £100 per person (£80 for season ticket holders) by sending an email over to struanross@perthsaints.co.uk

Full details can be found HERE.

ACCESS

Please note, parking at the Crematorium is not permitted. CCTV is in operation, and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. 

THE OPPOSITION

Neil Lennon’s Dunfermline Athletic make the trip to Perth off the back of a comfortable 5-0 away victory against Arbroath.

Andrew Tod netted a hat-trick in that one, while Zak Rudden and Rory MacLeod were also on the scoresheet.

The Pars sit fifth in the current William Hill Championship standings on eight points after recording two wins, two draws and one loss.

HOW TO WATCH

The match will be aired live on Saints TV to our international subscribers on Friday night. You can sign up to Saints TV HERE. Live audio for UK subscribers.

BBC Scotland is showing the game live and coverage will begin at 7.30pm.

MUIRTON SUITE

The Muirton Suite, located in the Geoff Brown Stand, will be open before Friday evening’s game. A great selection of drinks and snacks will be available, as well as live music. Home and away fans welcome.

FANZONE

The new fanzone at McDiarmid Park, which made its debut at the recent Morton fixture, will again be open for this Friday’s game. It is located at the north end of the all-weather pitch.

The fanzone opens at 4pm and, as well as a wide selection of drinks, there will be a BBQ for supporters to enjoy.

SAINTS FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

The terrific volunteers behind Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks will be in position in front of the Ormond Stand from 6.15-7.30pm on Friday.

As always, they will be collecting non-perishable foodstuffs and toiletries for Perth and Kinross Foodbank. There will also be a collection for Saints in the Community. All donations are much appreciated.

Urgently-needed items are as follows: Tinned tomatoes, tinned fruit, long-life puddings, long-life UHT milk, boxes of cereal, sugar, tinned soup, vegetable oil, men’s deodorant, nappies size five, six and seven, shaving foam, ladies spray deodorant, toothpaste, dog food (dry), potato mash, toilet rolls, tinned vegetables, instant meals, biscuits, long-life juice, coffee, tinned main meals, tinned fish, shampoo, washing up liquid, toothbrushes, small laundry products, jam.

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

You can pick-up a new-look Saints programme at the stadium for £3.50. Aligned with new club branding, keep up-to-date with all the latest Saints news, features and fun.

CLUB SHOP

The club shop at the stadium, located at the corner of the Ormond and East stands, is open in the lead-up to Friday’s match. Grab all your Saints essentials before cheering on the team.

You can also visit our city centre-based shop. Located at 45 High Street, why not pop down, have a look around our fantastic history section and buy some club merchandise.

You will also be able to purchase tickets for the match at the Saints shop and visitor centre which, on Friday, opens from 11am-5pm.

JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE

The Junior Saints Zone will not be open on Friday evening.

It will be back up and running for the home game against Ayr United on Saturday, October 4.

Please note, you must be a Junior Saints member to use the Junior Saints Zone on matchdays. You can sign up for the Junior Saints HERE.

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