We have been in discussion with Dudley Council for several years to repair the boundaries at the ground and they have continued to fail to carry out their duties of responsibilities, in line with our existing lease

Following discussion with structural engineers we will need to reduce the capacity to a maximum of 2035

We feel the safety of both sets of supporters is of utmost importance and we have made the decision to reduce the capacity even further based on advice we have received.

Sadly, the reduced capacity impacts our community, supporters of both clubs and a significant financial impact on us, several thousands of pounds over the season

The allocations for the game will be SFC 1585 and HTFC 450

We hope that everyone who attends has a great day in what is one of the best Non League local derbies in the country, sadly not everyone will be able to get in and it is such a shame that our council do not support us and fulfil their legal landlord obligations determined in the lease.

Details of the ticket arrangements will be announced in due course.