Cray Wanderers U18s Premier vs Metrogas U18s Premier – Kent Youth League Cup Final – Thursday 14th May, 7 45 pm – @Maidstone United FC
Cray Wanderers U18s seek a league and cup double on Thursday as Nick Desanges side head to the Gallagher Stadium to face Metrogas U18s in a local derby. KO: 7.45 pm.
The Wands who wrapped up the league title two weeks ago have reached the final in swashbuckling style beating Ramsgate (10-0, A), Dulwich Village (11-0, H), Dulwich Hamlet (5-1′ H) and Cray U18s North (5-3).
Metrogas have had a sterner route perhaps beating Margate U18s (2-1, H), Bromley U18s (6-3, A), Hastings United (by walkover) and Whitstable Town (1-0, A) in the Semi-Final.
The two league games saw a win apiece with Metrogas winning 2-1 at home on the opening Sunday of the season in September and Cray were 3-1 winners in the return in November.
It promises to be a close game between the top two sides in the league at Maidstone.
For supporters travelling you must have a ticket before entering. When you arrive please ask for Claire Jones who has the club allocation for you to purchase a ticket.
Address: Maidstone United FC
Gallagher Stadium,
James Whatman Way,
Maidstone,
Kent.
ME14 1LQ
By car
M20 (junction 6) and M2 (junction 3). Follow signs to Maidstone on the A229. At the Royal Engineers roundabout, take the third exit on to James Whatman Way.
Parking
The nearest car parks are:
Maidstone East Train Station (seven minute walk)• Open 24 hours, accessed via Sandling Road 444 spaces
• Off Peak Price: £6.80 (After 10:00)
• Evening/Off Peak Price: £3.50 (After 18:00)
• Pay for parking on the Apcoa App or buy at the station ticket machine
County Road (seven minute walk) – opposite Maidstone East ticket office
Open 24 hours, accessed via County Road, opposite entrance to County Hall• 23 spaces
Three-hour daytime stay is priced at £3.50 Overnight charge of £3.00 (18:00 to 06:00), ideal for evening matches• Pay via the RingGo app (Location: 148038)
Car park operated by Park It Group
Fremlin Walk (ten minute walk)
Open till 23:30 daily
760 spaces
An evening tariff of £2.30 applies after 19:00 Sunday to Friday (must exit before 23:30)
The car park operates a pay on foot scheme. Pay stations are located on all levels by the main lifts.
This car park is now cashless and payment can only be made by credit/debit card or contactless options.
Lost tickets will incur a charge by car park operator Saba UK.
Fancy a walk along the River Medway on match days? Park at Lockmeadow Centre on Barker Road (ME16 8LW). Cross Lockmeadow Millennium Bridge and pass All Saints Church and the Archbishops’ Palace, along the towpath to the Gallagher Stadium.
<By train
There are two mainline train station within walking distance of the Gallagher Stadium. Maidstone East is on the London/Ashford International line and Maidstone Barracks is on the Medway Valley line.
Southeastern website or download the Southeastern app from App Store or Google Play
By bus
From town centre, take the 101 bus. This stops at the top of James Whatman Way, outside the Kent Library and History Centre. Download the Arriva app from App Store or Google Play.
