Brackley Town release National League North’s cheapest early bird season tickets - as under-16s go free

The Saints have confirmed adult season tickets will cost just £200 throughout the early bird period until June 30, averaging merely £8.70 per National League North fixture.

Meanwhile, season tickets for concessions - 65+, students, NHS, police, fire and armed forces - come in at £150, working out at £6.52 per game.

Then there’s a bargain deal for under-18s at £50 per person, costing £2.17 per match on average.

But the highlight of the bunch, without a doubt, is the fact that all under-16s can grab a season ticket at St James Park for free.

Brackley’s CEO, Janene Butters, has highlighted the importance of the up-and-coming next generation of Saints fans.

“We have done it because Brackley Town wants to be really big in the community,” Butters told @BrackleyTownFC.

“As people will know, there’s been a lot of costs and inflation. You go to Tesco and you pay £50 in a basket and probably only get a third of what you used to get…

“A lot of businesses and a lot of football clubs like ourselves face those costs as well but we want to make sure that we still attract young families, older generations – all the different types of people to make our club thrive.

“We know that everybody’s struggling, so what we thought was, the best thing to do is put out this great early-bird season ticket offer.”

Not only are Brackley offering - at the time of publication, at least - the cheapest season tickets in the National League North, but they have reconsidered the timing of their release.

“We’re doing it a bit earlier to make it across two pay packets to be able to bridge it and afford the new prices,” Butters added.

“We want to pack the stadium with families, knowing they can afford it. This is why we’ve put this great deal out.

“We want to encourage people to come and have a great time. Come and get youngsters to watch live football rather than watch it on TV.

“We want to create a community and family feel. We want noise. We want people to come and support us and enjoy what we have to offer.

“Look, we are a big community club and we do want to invest in the youngsters. That’s why we are offering the under-16s for free.

“Hopefully our fans will see that we want more youngsters to come to the club, they’re the next generation.”

The Saints’ head of commercial, Will Grashoff, added: “I think having a vibrant and noisy atmosphere makes such a difference on the pitch.

“Players have said previously that the fans are like the 12th man; they really push the team.”

When the early bird offer is over at the end of June, prices will go back to normal, so those interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

You can find out more via Brackley’s website.