MATCH PREVIEW | HORNETS V HUNSLET (A)

A look ahead to our upcoming Betfred League 1, Round 10 match away at Hunslet

Overview Fixture: Hunslet RLFC v Rochdale Hornets

Competition: Betfred League One, Round 10

Date: Sunday 28 May

Kick-off: 13:00

Venue: South Leeds Stadium

Rochdale have endured a tough start to the campaign, but with three wins in the last three matches, the Hornets will be looking to continue the momentum on Sunday against the West Yorkshire side in good from.

Hunslet enter the match on the back of five wins in their last six outings, only going down to table-toppers Dewsbury. In their last fixture, the Parksiders defeated Workington at home 22-18 to take themselves upto 4th in the league table. 2 points ahead of Hornets, with a game in hand.

Head to Head, Hornets have won 4 of the last 6 meetings between the two sides, with one draw and one loss the other. The last meeting at the South Leeds Stadium came last year, as the Hornets took a 32-24 victory in Round 12.

Ticketing information Tickets for the visit to Hunslet are available to purchase both online and from the stadium on matchday, with cash and card accepted. In order to avoid queues, we advise tickets to be bought in advance via the official Hunslet RLFC website here! If you cannot attend, live updates will be tweeted out via our Twitter account here!

Hunslet RLFC Matchday Guide;

TICKET PRICES

Spectators who are in receipt of the Care Component of the Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment are eligible for a free ticket for their carer – although, in line with national guidelines, the cared-for spectator is required to pay the entrance fee appropriate to their age.

To receive this benefit, spectators should go to the Club Shop/Office in the Reception area on arrival at the Stadium to provide proof of entitlement.  Alternatively, and to help speed up the process on match day, the request along with relevant documentation may be emailed in advance to  chris.chatten@hunsletrlfc.com.

FACILITIES AT THE SOUTH LEEDS STADIUM

Disabled parking is available directly in front of the Main Entrance to the Stadium.

From the Car Park there is level access to automatic doors to the Main Reception area of the Stadium.

The Hunslet RLFC Shop/Office is located on the same level behind Reception and access to the stadium itself is also available here, along with a Disabled Toilet facility.

A lift is available in the Main Entrance to access the Hospitality rooms on the first floor. There are also a dedicated Wheelchair Viewing Platforms on the first floor for those who prefer to watch the game from there.

The Stadium has tactile signage and an Induction Loop.

If you have further questions, then please contact our Disabled Liaison Officer, Ian Johnson, by email ian.johnson@hunsletrlfc.com or phone 0113 271 2730

DIRECTIONS

From the West: exit M62 at junction 28. At roundabout 1st exit onto A653 signposted Leeds. At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto A653 signposted Leeds. At next roundabout again take 2nd exit onto A653 signposted Leeds. As road forks, branch right onto Dewsbury Road signposted Leeds South. After approx’ 1 mile (having passed Tommy Wass pub on your left, and The Broadway on your right) turn right between the Kwik Fit garage and the Dewsbury Road Social Club onto Middleton Grove. The stadium is at the top of the hill on your left.

From the East: leave the M62 at junction 29 then at roundabout take the 3rd exit, then join the M1 motorway signposted The North. Branch right onto the M621 signposte Leeds City Centre. Leave the M621 at junction 5 then turn left into Tunstall Road, signposted Hunslet – Beeston. At 2nd set of traffic lights turn left onto A653 Dewsbury Road. After 1/2 mile turn left at lights between Kwik Fit garage and Dewsbury Road Social Club onto Middleton Grove. The Stadium is at the top of the hill on your left.

From the South: continue on M1, then branch right onto the M621 signposted Leeds City Centre. Then follow instructions as above.

The Stadium’s post code is LS11 5DJ