Matchday Information: Saints vs Man City

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early at St Mary’s and familiarise themselves with the entry points that have been installed to help keep fans safe with Covid-19 status checks taking place ahead of fixtures, in line with Premier League guidelines.

Get the latest guidance on how to stay safe when visiting St Mary’s on a matchday and be ready to show your Covid-19 status if asked to by stewards.

Please be aware that all bags will be searched on entry to St Mary’s, so only bring an A4-sized bag if you need to.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE

Keeping everyone safe on matchdays during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic will be a real team effort. Get all the latest information about how to stay safe on our Match Ready page here.

All fans are asked to pre-register their Covid-19 status and follow the Supporter Code of Conduct, which you can read here, and you can find out how to access your NHS Covid Pass ahead of spot-checks which will be taking place around the ground.

Fans with any further questions ahead of the game can contact Supporter Services.

MASCOT ZONE

Sammy and Mary Saint will be meeting fans and posing for photographs in our Mascot Zone, located on the corner of the Kingsland and Chapel stands.

ACADEMY ZONE

Put your skills to the test in our Academy Zone, located outside the Gasworks in the Kingsland stand, featuring table football, Inflatable Darts and the Inflatable Target Shot – all completely free.

SAINTS BRASS

Saints Brass are bringing the party atmosphere and providing your matchday soundtrack, playing family favourites ahead of the game - don’t miss their pre-match rendition of Oh When The Saints.

FANZONE

The Fanzone is open ahead of kick-off from 2.30pm and again for an hour after the final whistle – don’t forget, Season Ticket holders can get a 10 per cent discount on all food and drink for the first hour.

Head down early to get all the pre-match build-up, with loads of great food and drink options available too.

SAINTS STORE

Save up to 50 per cent on 2021/22 kit and the summer training wear range with the Saints Winter Sale now on at the Saints Store, opening from 10am until kick-off, and again after the final whistle. Remember that all Season Ticket holders get 10 per cent off merchandise from the Saints Store too.

NEW ENTRY POINTS AROUND THE GROUND

To help allow a safe and smooth entry into the ground for all fans, a perimeter fence has been erected around St Mary's, with five entry points located around the stadium before supporters enter the turnstiles. Please allow extra time for Covid-19 status checks and arrive at St Mary’s as early as possible.

Fans can refer to the information and map below to find out the appropriate entry point for the stand they have tickets for:

- Chapel/Family/Kingsland gate on Melbourne Street gate for Chapel Stand, Family Stand and Kingsland ticket holders
- Itchen South/Chapel gate on Marine Parade gate for Itchen South Stand and Chapel Stand ticket holders
- Itchen gate for Itchen stand
- Northam Home/Kingsland gate by the footbridge for Northam Stand and Kingsland ticket holders
- Away gate on Britannia Road for away ticket holders

CAR PARKING

Fans with car parking at the stadium are advised that there will be no vehicle movement permitted in the car parks or within the road closure area from one hour ahead of kick-off, and until the crowd is cleared from the stadium.

HUMMEL RETAIL BOOTHS

You can now pick up official Saints merchandise from hummel retail booths situated in the concourse of the Kingsland, Northam and Chapel stands – remember, Season Ticket holders get 10 per cent off!

CASHLESS STADIUM

Please be aware that St Mary’s is now a cashless stadium so make sure you bring an alternative payment method for any purchases at the stadium on matchdays.

REUSABLE CUPS

This season you’ll find reusable pint cups in the St Mary's concourses and the Fanzone in a bid to reduce single-use plastics - when you’ve finished with yours, please place it inside so they can be collected after each match, washed thoroughly and recirculated.

Please be aware that half-time entertainment is currently restricted by the requirement to maintain a Red Zone to keep players safe.

FOREVER SAINT

Saturday’s Forever Saint award will be presented to a true legend of Southampton Football Club, Mick Channon, honouring his record-breaking career with Saints over two spells which saw him become the club’s record goalscorer and represent England.