Seagulls Face Gulls in Good Friday Showdown
Weston-super-Mare enter a pivotal fixture after a gruelling run of matches. The Seagulls will host Torquay at the Optima Stadium in a Good Friday showdown. The clash carries league significance and local pride.
Form and recent results
Weston have played ten games in 31 days under Scott Rogers. That stretch has included four matches against teams in play-off positions. The Seagulls collected seven points from a possible 12 in that run.
Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw with Hemel Hempstead Town at the Optima. Torquay were last in action on Saturday. They beat Horsham 2-0 at Plainmoor, with Dylan Morgan and an own goal deciding the game.
League positions and head-to-head
Torquay sit sixth in the National League South. They are one point clear of Weston but have played one extra match. The teams met on Boxing Day at Plainmoor, where Torquay won 3-1.
Louis Dennis scored twice in that earlier meeting, and Matt Jay also found the net. Charlie Cummins replied for Weston in that contest.
Management and staffing changes
Torquay have made a managerial change since the Boxing Day fixture. Paul Wotton has left the club. Jimmy Ball, formerly of AFC Totton, now holds the Plainmoor hotseat.
Ball has added Darren Way, the ex-Bath City manager, to his coaching staff. Both will be seeking a positive response at the Optima after recent defeats to Weston by their former sides.
Matchday details
Ticket sales continue at the turnstiles on matchday. Online sales end at 12PM on Thursday 2 April. Please check entry points and ticket types before arrival.
- Adult: £16
- Concession (60+, students, armed forces, NHS): £12
- 14–17 years: £7
- 9–13 years: £5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Under 8s: Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Family (2 adults & 2 under-13s): £34
Turnstiles and entry
- Turnstile 1: Card and cash (home supporters only).
- Turnstile 2: Card (home supporters only).
- Gate 1: Card (home supporters only).
- Turnstile 3: Online tickets (away supporters only).
- Turnstile 4: Online tickets (away supporters only).
- Turnstile 6: Online tickets and accredited groups (home supporters only).
- Gate 3: Online tickets (home supporters only).
- VIP Entrance: Season ticket holders, hospitality and directors.
Supporters found in the wrong section will be removed. No refunds will be issued in such cases. ID checks may be carried out at the turnstiles.
Ticketing policy
The club reserves the right to refuse entry for misused or incorrectly purchased tickets. Matchday or season tickets may be disabled without refund. These measures aim to ensure fairness for all fans.
Parking, programmes and entertainment
The Optima has a fair-sized car park. A limited number of Blue Badge spaces are available. Arrive early to secure accessible parking.
Season ticket holders can park free in the designated car park behind the main stand. Show your season ticket or parking pass at the main car park entrance.
When the stadium car park is full, use the two nearby industrial estates. They are a five- to ten-minute walk from the stadium. Do not park in the housing estate opposite the club.
Only the official away team coach can be accommodated inside the Optima Stadium.
Match programmes are now 100% digital and free to supporters. QR codes will be available at turnstiles and the season ticket entrance.
The Priddice Brothers will perform in the Somerset Suite from 12:30PM to 2:30PM. Fans are invited to arrive early to enjoy the pre-match atmosphere.
Filmogaz.com will provide match coverage and post-game reaction. Expect previews, live updates, and analysis following the final whistle.
