Torquay United cause backlash as they reveal season ticket prices for the 2023/24 season after being relegated to the sixth tier.
Gary Johnson, the Gulls’ manager, has confirmed that he will remain at the club for the next season despite the relegation of the team to the National League South.
Johnson has previously guided the Gulls’ head coach since 2018 and led them to the National League South promotion in 2019.
He said he would like to stay in the role he held before the final match of the season.
Torquay’s relegation was confirmed after their draw against champions Wrexham, finishing the season two points away from safety.
They have now announced the season ticket and matchday ticketing arrangements for the new campaign.
🎟️ 2023/24 Ticket Arrangements Announced
The Club is pleased to announce Season Ticket and Matchday ticketing arrangements for 2023/24.
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CLUB STATEMENT:
With United’s 2022/23 campaign now concluded, preparations are already well underway at Plainmoor for next term, with the Club pleased to announce Season Ticket and Matchday ticketing arrangements for 2023/24.
As a mark of appreciation to the Yellow Army’s continued support during the past twelve months, the Club is also delighted to confirm that all Season Ticket prices for 2023/24 have been FROZEN, with all prices for Season Tickets carried over from 2022/23. In addition to this, the Club has introduced even more incentives for Season Ticket holders to benefit from, meaning there has never been a better time to get behind The Gulls!
With Early Discount prices again on offer, Torquay United AFC are encouraging more families than ever to witness the live football action in person, with the Club continuing to offer savings to young supporters accompanied by an adult, with Under 7s FREE and Under-12 Season Tickets available for just £46 – working out a just £2 per game!
from Sunday 30th April until Friday 2nd June at 2pm. Renewing 2022/23 Season Ticket holders will be provided with priority access to their current seats during this time, before then being released for general sale.
With United’s last National League South campaign coinciding with Gary Johnson’s first at the helm, The Gulls went on to enjoy a record-breaking 2018/19, as they conquered all before them on their way to sealing Torquay United’s first league title since 1927. Johnson’s men will no doubt be looking to replicate that success next term, as the Club look to bounce back and regain their National League status at the first attempt.
With Torquay United AFC firmly establishing itself as an all-inclusive, family-orientated Club, we are again encouraging more local families than ever to witness the live football action in person, with the Club continuing to offer savings to young supporters accompanied by an adult, with Under 7s FREE in our Family Stand, and Under-12 Season Tickets available for just £69. Under-18 season tickets, meanwhile, remain superb value at £125, with TUAFC also delighted to offer its Family Season Ticket at just £475, representing even more savings for United-loving families!
2023/24 Season-Ticket Prices:
| Adult | Concession | Under-18s | Under-12s* | Under-7s* | |
| Bristow’s BenchEarly Discount Rate | £342 | £306 | £100 | £46 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Bristow’s BenchFull Price | £361 | £323 | £125 | £69 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Torbay Weekly Family StandEarly Discount Rate | £324 | £288 | £100 | £46 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Torbay Weekly Family StandFull Price | £342 | £304 | £125 | £69 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Popside Early Discount Rate | £306 | £270 | £100 | £46 | FREE with a paying adult |
| PopsideFull Price | £323 | £285 | £125 | £69 | FREE with a paying adult |
Benefits of being a TUAFC season ticket holder include:
- 10% discount in the Club Shop
- Priority access to cup games
- Priority access to away games (when applicable)
- Discount on pre-match meals in the No.10s restaurant
- All under-12s who purchase a season ticket will go into a draw to win the opportunity to be a mascot on the opening home game of the 2023/24 campaign
- Free entry to a training pre-season game at Plainmoor, with the chance to meet the players and staff
- ‘Yellow Army Shirt’ – Shirt number 99 will be reserved for Season Ticket holders. This listed in the matchday programme and club website, and at the end of the season, a Season Ticket holder will be chosen at random and presented with the shirt.
- NEW FOR 2023/24: Exclusive afternoon event in Boots & Laces, featuring a special talk and Q&A session with Gary Johnson & Aaron Downes
- NEW FOR 2023/24: Bonus Season Ticket holders days – over the course of the season, we will be introducing a number of added ‘Flash Deals’ to your package, such as specific discounts in the shop on a specific date, or a matchday offer.
- NEW FOR 2023/24: Discount on venue room hire prices – Enjoy a discount on any venue room hires (room rate only) when booking in for an event with us. Terms & Conditions apply.
A link to our 2023/24 Season Ticket Terms & Conditions is available HERE.
Individual Match Ticket Prices 2023/24
| Stand | Adult (advance) | Adult (matchday) | Concessions (advance) | Concessions (matchday) | Under-18 (advance) | Under-18 (matchday) | Under-7 |
| Bristow’s Bench | £20 | £22 | £18 | £20 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Family Stand | £19 | £21 | £17 | £19 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Popside | £18 | £20 | £16 | £18 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |
Note:
- Concessions apply to people aged 65 or over on 1st July 2023.
- Student rates apply to holders of a valid NUS card as at 1st July 2023.
- Under 18, Under 12 and Under 7 rates apply to ages at 1st July 2023.
- Proof of disability required on purchase, DLA, will entitle you to a carers season ticket free of charge. All carers tickets must be booked either over the phone or in person. Please contact yellowarmy@torquayunited.com for further assistance.
- Under-12 and Under-7 Season Tickets only available when purchased with an Adult Season Ticket.
- Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by a paying adult
Family Season Tickets
Torquay United AFC prides itself on being a family-focused Club at the heart of its local community, and we are therefore delighted to offer a Family Season Ticket, which offers superb value to families of four people, enabling everybody to enjoy the action at Plainmoor together!
Family Season Tickets are available for £475 (Early Discount rate) / £575 (standard rate) and are available in the following combinations:
• 2 Adults + 2 Under-12s
• 1 Adult + 1 Concession + 2 Under-12s
• 2 Concessions + 2 Under-12s
Please note that these group tickets are situated in the Torbay Weekly Family Stand, will be limited in availability and can only be booked over the phone, or in person via the Club Shop.
Purchase Information
Season Tickets
Our phonelines at Plainmoor will be open between 10am – 2pm Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) from Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for anyone wishing to book their Season Ticket over the phone, whilst Season Tickets can also be purchased in person via our Club Shop during usual opening hours of 10am – 2pm Wednesday– Friday.
An answerphone facility will also be in operation via our main club number 01803 328666, so please ensure any messages clearly include your name and contact details. Additional support can also be gained by emailing yellowarmy@torquayunited.com. However, please note that no bookings can be made via email.
Matchday Tickets
The Club’s match day tickets will continue to be available for purchase online, over the phone, or in person via the Club Shop / Matchday Ticket Office.Supporters wishing to purchase tickets online can do so 24/7 from our online ticketing website HERE, meanwhile phone lines will be open 10am-2pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) for supporters wishing to purchase over the phone, with tickets also available from the Club Shop Wednesday to Friday between 10am-2pm.
Matchday Tickets will again be available online up to kick-off, whilst our Matchday Ticket Office will also be open up until kick-off, enabling supporters to to purchase tickets on the day of the game by cash or card payment.
All matchday tickets will continue to be fulfilled as e-tickets, with turnstiles at Plainmoor remaining cashless. E-tickets can either be printed off, or alternatively downloaded and stored onto your mobile device, ahead of being scanned at the turnstiles. Supporters requiring assistance are asked to email yellowarmy@torquayunited.com or call the Club on 01803 328666 in the hours listed above.
Everyone at TUAFC would once again like to place on record its thanks and appreciation to the Yellow Army for their continued support last season, and we look forward to welcoming you all back for another exciting new season at Plainmoor in August.
Come On You Yellows!
#OneClub #OneCommunity
As mentioned, Torquay cause backlash as they reveal season ticket prices for 2023/24 after being relegated…
@Louis32M: Tf are them prices 😭 we’re in the SIXTH tier of English football
@DonnyNo6: £20 odd for match day tickets for away fans in the NLS??? Guess you’re cashing in on all the local derbys, not sure to many other away supporters will be bothered about coming. 🤷♂️🙄🤔
@capitalgull: Thanks but no thanks. I’ll be picking and choosing my (fewer) games. If I bother at all. I’m becoming a fair weather…thanks for the relegation.
@J_GRANT1109: £340 for some regional football lovely stuff!
@mdavisontafc: Have you forgotten you’ve been relegated?? £22 for the National League South 😳
@Torquayhopper12: Might be worth reconsidering this, you do realise we’ve gone down a level right?
@Fynnlay4: These prices are ridiculous, doesn’t look like I’ll be renewing my season ticket then 😢
@Alexs1056: Are you taking the piss? 22 quid to watch national league south football. Have a look at yourself please
@Mark_Pie: I thought £16.50p at St Albans yesterday was a tad steep for Conference South! £12-£14 for an adult ticket is plenty enough for this level of football
@RussWWFC: Blimey guys, nice club to visit but a minimum of £20 walk up for sixth tier football – are you sure?
@Hoppyontour: Makes £406 to watch Rotherham cheap!
@nodge1985: You need to rethink this. You can’t charge these prices for regional football
@RachelVillavox: You’ve kept a manager on that produced just 7 wins in 38 games playing crap football and relegated us, now charging NL prices in a regional part time league. dystopian 😵💫
@georgecricfoot3: £20 a match for National South 😂😂😂
@orchardsedge: Frozen! We’ve been relegated to regional football ffs. Disgrace. If you’ve kept that useless manager on an inflated contract that’s your problem
@tomd0312: Are you serious
@Connor_RiceyGFC: A feel for your fan’s here. 300+ quid for REGIONAL football? Having a laugh here
@TorquayFans1: That’s a joke
@callumLtfc: HOW MUCH.
@StokesyPlays: Relegated to the National League South and want £20-22 for a ticket 😂 League Two clubs charge less 😂
@Alexs1056: How is the club pleased to announce that they’re going to be ripping people off for a game of regional football. It’s disgusting
@sufcwik: £380 for a season ticket at premier league sheffield united, or £340 for regional 6th tier torquay. you decide.
@GreenArmy46: Talk about kick your own fans in the teeth when their down. Those prices are ridiculous 😬
@michael_coy: They’ve been ‘kind enough’ to freeze season ticket prices 😂 And for those who can’t make every game, the prices have gone UP, for a relegated, 6th tier side. You couldn’t write it…. 7 wins this season and that’s our reward, unbelievable #tufc
@jackrowlands123: £22 entry for National League South football next season. Thieving cunts.
@Bobbystewart03: What. The. Fuck. Get in the bin.
@nick_french: The club takes us backwards and as a ‘mark of appreciation’ they won’t charge more for REGIONAL FOOTBALL. I had been prepared to buy one for me, an U12’s one and integrate my daughter further into supporting us, and an owner that deserves FUCK ALL from the fans. No chance.
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