This decision was not taken lightly but was agreed by the board after meeting with Thames Valley Police; they strongly advised us that this should be implemented.

The board looked at the logistics of segregation at our ground and Hereford supporters will use the Town End turnstiles and will have access to the Town End and the end block of seats in the covered stand. Banbury supporters should enter the ground by the Clubhouse turnstiles and will have access to the rest of the ground including the clubhouse.

Segregation will be provided through stewards and heras fencing.

We know that this decision will not be popular with some of our loyal supporters. Please rest assured we spent a long time looking at other ways to have a segregated area but with the layout of the ground as it is we just cannot provide this and the required ancillary facilities in any other way.

Hereford supporters should use the Town End car park and Banbury supporters the Clubhouse car park. As well as allowing parking on Tramway as usual, Chiltern Railways have very kindly agreed that any one attending the game can use parking in the main station car park. Vouchers for this will be issued on the evening by stewards at the top of Station Approach.

Portaloos and a mobile food unit will be in operation in the area between the main stand and the Town End for Hereford supporters. Limited bar facilities will be provided out of Ann’s tea bar. This will shut at half time or sooner if circumstances dictate that.

Thank you for your understanding.