SWINDON Town have launched two new ticket packages to try and encourage higher attendances at the County Ground.

Taking an average from the first six home games this season, five league fixtures and one Legue Cup, the average attendance is 6,695. Last season from the same time period, though substituting the Bristol City derby out for more reflective Tranmere gate, the average was 7,305. That’s a near 600 fan fall off and the club are hoping the new offer helps to address this.

One of the complaints from fans has been that the cost of buying a one-off ticket is quite expensive, with adult prices ranging from £18 to £27. Now, and to their credit, the club have reacted by offering fans the chance to buy tickets packs of six or eight games, which brings the price per ticket down to as little as £14.38 for an adult in the Town End.

The packs cover all match categories, however priority remains with season ticket holders.

Town’s statement on the new offer said: “After much consideration and, after taking into account recent matchday attendances, we feel that now is the right time to offer supporters the opportunity to select ticket packages to suit their personal requirements.

“These packages will offer great savings on standard category match day prices. We appreciate that Season Tickets offer the greatest value for money but they are not always suitable for all supporters which leads to many fans attending fewer matches.

“From Season Ticket holders to matchday ticket purchasers, it is important that we listen to all Town fans and, where possible, implement new schemes which we hope will help to take our club forward. This will allow us all to benefit from exciting and entertaining football and, ultimately, the quest for success on the pitch.”

Supporters wishing to take up the new ticket packs can do so online. The amount of matches purchased will be added matches the buyers account. Tickets can be added for individual matches as soon as they go on sale. The selected matches will be added to a 'match card', to print at home or collect from the pre-booked point at The County Ground on the matchday.

Supporters holding a multi-game 'match card' will receive five per cent loyalty cash back on all merchandise purchases made in store and online.

For any queries, please contact the STFC Store on 0871 876 1993 and select option two.

PRICES

Six match ticket

Side Stands

Adults: £120

Student/O65: £85

Young adults: £85

Juniors U15: £45

Town End

Adults: £95

Student/O65: £70

Young adults: £70

Juniors U15: £45

Eight match ticket

Side Stands

Adults: £150

Student/O65: £105

Young adults: £105

Juniors U15: £55

Town End

Adults: £115

Student/O65: £85

Young adults: £85

Juniors U15: £55