16 Jan 2026
GAMEDAY GUIDE - MATTY ENGLISH TESTIMONIAL VS YORK KNIGHTS

Take a read of the important information as we face York Knights in our first game of 2026, a friendly which also doubles as Matty English's testimonial.
All of the important information included here, including parking arrangements, timing and ticketing information, ensure you get down and support Matty English, a long time servant of the Giants in which is his testimonial fixture!
Parking & Tickets
Tickets are priced at £15 for Adults, £5 for Juniors U17's and free for U5's, with car parking free for this game, both Town Avenue and St Andrews car parks will be open and are first come first serve.
There will be no price increase on the day of the game, you can purchase your tickets using this link, with the Riverside Stand lower open.
The Giants ticket office will open at 11am on Saturday, for you to get your tickets!
Pay on the day
There will be a cash turnstile on the day for supporters wanting to pay at the turnstile, with no price increase.
Activities
There will be no Fanzone for this fixture, however concessions within the stadium will be open for food and drink and turnstiles will open at 2pm, with kick-off at 3pm.
Accu Stadium
Please note, The Accu Stadium is a cashless stadium, with Contactless and Chip & Pin accepted within the stadium.
Legends Bar
The Legends Bar (Located by the former Swimming Pool entrance) will be open for HGSA Members only providing a fun and lively environment for like-minded supporters to meet. The roadshow will return featuring a different player every week, with membership costing only £6 a year, you can make yourself a member on the evening. Anyone wishing to join the HGSA can do so HERE.
Oxen Van
The Oxen van will be once again positioned at the front of the stadium in its usual position, pick up a bargain as they'll be plenty of them to choose from!
Block 7
BLOCK 7 RIVERSIDE STAND TAKEOVER! We’re turning it into the LOUDEST SECTION ![]()
… and if the rest of the stand joins in, watch out! ![]()
We’ve got flags you can borrow , just hand them back at the guys at the drum after the game.
Bring your scarves, flags, and anything else (within reason!) to make Block 7 loud, proud, and colourful
1PM – PLAYERS’ ENTRANCE
Be there.
We’re gathering outside the players’ entrance to give Matty English the welcome he DESERVES
Flags
Drum
Noise
Legends Bar open from 1:30PM![]()
MATTY ENGLISH FACE MASKS
Available in the Legends Bar — £1.50

































