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Reds v Cleethorpes is on tonight, but storm damage means it's Grandstand side only Only the Grandstand side will be open for Workington AFC's FA Trophy tie with Cleethorpes Town tonight

By Kris WM, editor 3 min read From workingtonafc.com
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Only the Grandstand side will be open for Workington AFC's FA Trophy tie with Cleethorpes Town tonight
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The Reds' Trophy tie with Cleethorpes is on tonight at 7.45pm, but Boelo's knocked the Popular Side about, so everybody's in the Grandstand side. The Fanzone and marquee are shut too.

This one's for Reds fans heading down tonight, and anybody fancying a look at Cleethorpes Town.

The Trophy first round tie got called off on Saturday with standing water as Boelo came in. It's on tonight now, Tuesday 27 October, at the Fibrus Community Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm. The club reckons with the weather picking up, it should go ahead this time.

On Monday night the club said only the Grandstand side will be open. The Popular Side took a bit of storm damage, and they've done some repairs, but the rest won't be finished in time.

There's food at the usual spots. For a pint, it's only the Derwent Cabin and the Tom Mitchell Lounge. The Fanzone and the marquee are shut after the weekend storm knocked them about.

It's settled on the night, straight to pens if it's level after 90. The club says a win would be the first one ever against Cleethorpes, and the reward is a trip to Ashton United on 14 November. Ashton got through by beating Redcar Athletic 1-0. If the Reds go out, it's Hyde United away in the league that day instead.

Billy Barr's going with the same squad as Saturday, and the club says there could be one more back. They reckon it won't finish till about 9.45pm, so it's a late one.

What you can do: get there in good time and head for the Grandstand side, as the rest of the ground's shut. Have a look at the club's website and socials before you set off in case anything changes, as there's still a bit of wind about.

Workington AFC say storm damage to the Popular Side means only the Grandstand side of the Fibrus Community Stadium will be open for tonight's rearranged FA Trophy first round tie with Cleethorpes Town, which kicks off at 7.45pm.

This is for Workington AFC supporters going to tonight's FA Trophy tie, and for anyone planning to watch Cleethorpes Town.

The first round tie was called off on Saturday because of standing water as Storm Boelo arrived. It has been rearranged for tonight, Tuesday 27 October, at the Fibrus Community Stadium, with a 7.45pm kick-off. The club says that, with an improving weather forecast, officials are optimistic the game will go ahead at the second attempt.

On Monday evening the club said only the Grandstand side of the ground will be open. The Popular Side suffered minor storm damage, and although some repairs were done on Monday, the rest of the work will not be finished before kick-off.

Food will be on sale from the usual outlets. Bars will only be open in the Derwent Cabin and the Tom Mitchell Lounge. The Fanzone and the marquee will be closed after damage in the weekend storm.

The tie will be settled on the night, going straight to penalties if it is level after 90 minutes. The club says a win would be its first ever against Cleethorpes, and the prize is a trip to Ashton United on 14 November. Ashton reached that round with a 1-0 win over Redcar Athletic. If the Reds go out, they will instead play Hyde United away in the Northern Premier League Premier Division that day.

Billy Barr is expected to name the same squad as on Saturday, with the club saying one more player could be available. The club is also expecting the game to finish at around 9.45pm.

What you can do: get there early and head for the Grandstand side, as the rest of the ground is shut. Check the club's website and social media before you set off in case of any late change, as there is still wind about.