Sky Blues On The Road- Burnley
Last updated : 15 February 2009 By Covsupport
BURNLEY FC V COVENTRY CITY FC
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT 7.45PM
AT TURF MOOR, HARRY POTTS WAY,BURNLEY,BB10 4BX
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MATCH DETAILSKick off is at 7.45pm.
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TICKETSTickets are now on general sale, priced at £19 for an adult ticket, concession prices are £12 and £9.
Concession prices may not be available if you pay on the gate.
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WEATHERLight showers are forecast with temperatures around the two degrees mark.
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THE LAST TIMEThis will be the 42nd meeting of the two sides. Coventry have won on eleven occasions with ten draws. City have scored 46 goals compared to Burnley's 61.
The last time, City visited Turf Moor, they won 2-1 at the end of last season.
Back in January, Burnley won 2-1 at the Arena.
City are 18th with Burnley in 9th place.
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THE MATCH OFFICIALS
The referee is Antony Bates. His assistants are M.Astley and W.D.Smallwood. The fourth official is D.Webb .
Mr Bates from Staffordshire was in charge of City's 2-1 win at QPR and has had 27 games this season,issuing 68 yellow cards and two red.
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TRAVEL
Coach
Adult: £20, Junior/Senior: £17, Adult (Member) £15, Junior/Senior (Member): £10, Disabled: £ £10. Coaches depart the Arena at 3pm
Parking Restrictions: Most of the surrounding streets have parking restrictions on a matchday (Saturday and Tuesday), so it is advisable for away supporters to use the Fulledge Recreation Ground car park or the road spaces further up Ormerod Road near the Fire Station.
Directions by Road:
From the North and South: Exit M6 at Junction 29 and onto the M65. Exit the M65 at junction 10 and follow signs for 'Towneley Hall.' This road eventually goes past Turf Moor.
From the East: Exit M65 at junction 12 and follow signs to 'Burnley North A682,' over two roundabouts and into Colne Road. After 1.5 miles, turn left at the lights into Casterton Avenue. After another half mile, go straight on at another roundabout, follow signs for 'Rochdale A6114,' into Eastern Avenue. After 1.5 miles, you will be on Belvedere Road and the stadium is there.
From the West: Exit M65 motorway at junction 9 (Signposted Halifax A679) and turn right at the first roundabout, over the motorway. Go to thesecond roundabout and take a left, still following signs for Halifax and onto Accrington Road. After ¾ of a mile, go left at the traffic lights, into Rossendale Road. Follow for another 1.5 miles and then go straight on through the traffic lights into Glen View Road. After another mile, turn left into Todmorden Road, where you will find Turf Moor.
By Rail: The nearest station is Burnley Manchester Road. From here, exit the station and walk down Centenary Way, from here, Turf Moor is clearly visible. When you reach the roundabout at the bottom of the road, go right down Yorkshire Street, which becomes Harry Potts Way and the ground is on your left hand side.
From Burnley Central, follow signs for the Town Centre and then head left towards the Gala Bingo Hall. From here, walk down Yorkshire Street and use instructions from above.
Bus Routes: The Bus Station is situated relatively close to the ground, just off Centenary Way. Leave the station and turn right towards the Gala Bingo Hall and go under the aqueduct onto Yorkshire Street. Then, follow the instructions from above.
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TEAM NEWS
Stephen Hughes is out after suffering concussion in the win over Leicester on Saturday. Michael Doyle is still suspended.
Burnley boss Owen Coyle hopes to have Ade Akinbiyi, Andrew Cole and Stanislav Varga available
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TUESDAY FIXTURES
Championship
Barnsley v QPR, Preston v Stoke
