The first match at the Robert Parker Stadium takes place on Friday 23rd July when we welcome Bradford City, who are bringing their full first team to the South-East for a mini-tour.  The game will feature an earlier than usual kick-off time of 7.00pm, which has been requested by the Bantams to help facilitate their training camp in Essex.  Admission prices for this match will be £8.00 for adults, £5.00 for students and senior citizens and £2.00 for children.  Season tickets are not valid for this match.

The club's new-look colour programme will also be available, priced at £2.00.

Unfortunately, the match at Bournemouth FC, scheduled for the following afternoon has been postponed.  The Poppies' Victoria Park home has been affected by the recent hot weather and the pitch will not be ready for play.