CAPACITY at Mansfield Town stadium is set to be increased as the club gear up for their biggest game in years against Liverpool.
The One Call Stadium's capacity has now been increased to 7,888 from 7,574.
The decision was reached by council safety officials following a meeting this morning.
The announcement comes in advance of one of the biggest games in the club's history as the Stags play host to Liverpool in the FA Cup Third Round on January 6. The match is an all ticket affair with allocated seating.
A club spokesman said: "Despite not being granted full capacity, the club has had to implement certain measures as a consequence of the pitch invasion following the team's win against Lincoln City in the last round. "While we understand that our supporters want to celebrate success, encroaching onto the playing area is a criminal offence. We strongly urge our fans to stay off the pitch at all times, as this will ensure that all supporters can enjoy the match in safety and prevent the club from facing possible disciplinary action." Tickets for the above match will go on general sale on Thursday.
The One Call Stadium's capacity has now been increased to 7,888 from 7,574.
The decision was reached by council safety officials following a meeting this morning.
The announcement comes in advance of one of the biggest games in the club's history as the Stags play host to Liverpool in the FA Cup Third Round on January 6. The match is an all ticket affair with allocated seating.
A club spokesman said: "Despite not being granted full capacity, the club has had to implement certain measures as a consequence of the pitch invasion following the team's win against Lincoln City in the last round. "While we understand that our supporters want to celebrate success, encroaching onto the playing area is a criminal offence. We strongly urge our fans to stay off the pitch at all times, as this will ensure that all supporters can enjoy the match in safety and prevent the club from facing possible disciplinary action." Tickets for the above match will go on general sale on Thursday.