SD Press Release: Supporters Direct launch new pre-season competition

Both matches will be played at AFC Telford United's impressive New Bucks Head ground, with Telford playing one-time winners FC United of Manchester for The Supporters Direct Cup, whilst the new SD Shield will see recently reborn Merthyr Town go head-to-head against Scarborough Athletic.

As with last year's SD Cup match, there's a twist in the tail: Supporters coming through the gates will have the chance to buy a lottery ticket that will have a unique prize; the chance to win the trophy for their club in a fans' penalty shoot-out if the match is drawn.

Supporters Direct's Kevin Rye said, "The SD Cup is always a special day. You see real camaraderie between the different clubs and their fans, and this year that counts double. For us as an organisation representing the wider trust movement, we're immensely proud of all the fans of these clubs and what they've achieved. I'm really excited to be welcoming all of them to the competition, especially Merthyr Town who despite being in exile, like Scarborough Athletic have refused to go quietly and are proudly continuing the tradition of football for their Town."

Fans from all clubs are welcome on the day. Further ticket details are below.

Venue Details
Date: Saturday 24 July
Venue: AFC Telford United, Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2TU

Kick of Times
13:30 - AFC Telford v FC United (for the Supporters Direct Cup)
16:30 - Merthyr Town v Scarborough (for the new Supporters Direct Shield)

Entrance Prices
£8 adults
£5 concessions & unaccompanied under 16's
£1 for under 16's accompanied by an adult

- Tickets will be sold on the gate on the day
- No readmission permitted

Fans penalty shoot-out

If the scores are level at full-in either or both fixtures, a penalty shoot-out will decide the match. The penalty takers will be decided by a raffle (tickets sold on the gate) which will be drawn at half time of the first match. Five fans' from each club will be drawn to take a penalty, which will operate in the normal way.

More details can be found on the Supporters Direct website at www.supporters-direct.org or on the websites of all four clubs.

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