This Saturday, Blundell Park will host an exciting Sky Bet League Two match where Grimsby Town faces MK Dons. The Mariners enter this contest with an impressive track record, remaining unbeaten in their last six league games. They have achieved five consecutive victories, and the team is climbing the league standings, now only three points shy of the play-off positions and seven points from automatic promotion.
Matchday Details for MK Dons Fixture
Fixture Information
- Date: Saturday
- Venue: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
- Kick-off: 12:30 PM
Opening Times
- 9:00 AM: Ticket office and club shop open
- 11:00 AM: Fan Zone and Lower Bar open
- 11:00 AM: Turnstiles open
Ticket Information
Tickets for this match are available but limited. Fans can purchase them online or from the ticket office until kick-off. Please use the entrance specified on your ticket to avoid delays.
Matchday Experience and Events
Fan Activities
The Mariners Trust is excited to enhance the matchday experience with a fan-led display. A crowd-surfer banner will form a wave effect as players come onto the pitch. The banner will be removed before kick-off for guest comfort.
Mighty Mariner will be present with a selfie frame for fans starting at 11:15 AM and will participate in a half-time penalty shootout with two lucky young participants.
Half-Time Bonanza and Prize Draw
The Half-Time Bonanza features an instant cash prize draw where supporters have a chance to win up to £750. Tickets cost just £1 and can be purchased around the ground.
Travel and Parking Information
Getting to Blundell Park
The stadium can be reached by various modes of transport:
- By Car: Follow signs for Grimsby via the M180, which turns into A180. The stadium is adjacent to McDonald’s on Grimsby Road.
- By Train: Cleethorpes station is a 20-minute walk from the stadium.
- By Bus: Stagecoach services include route 3, stopping directly outside Blundell Park.
Parking
Parking is limited near the stadium. Supporters are advised to arrive early and explore street parking options, while noting matchday restrictions.
Food and Merchandise
Food Choices
A variety of hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available from kiosks across the ground. External food vendors include:
- Lower Ramsdens Home – Hatricks
- Upper Ramsdens Home – Sharkey’s
- Pontoon – Food Dudes
- Technical Absorbents Stand – The Hot Dogs
- Osmond Corner – Cooky Cooks
- Behind The Goal – Cooky Cooks
Matchday Programme and Club Shop
The latest edition of the award-winning programme, The Mariner, is available for £3. The Club Shop will remain open until kick-off, offering new GTFC Crested Flags and a variety of merchandise.
Contact and Reporting Information
Grimsby Town promotes a welcoming atmosphere at Blundell Park. Reports of discrimination or unsafe behavior can be made to the club via text at 07926575610 or alerting a steward.
Supporters can engage with management by emailing relevant officers for feedback on the matchday experience.
A Special Note for First-Time Fans
First-time attendees can notify the club for a complimentary certificate as a keepsake from their first match at Blundell Park.
