Match Day Guide: Western United vs Perth Glory

Western United returns to AAMI Park for Round 2 of the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season, with Daniel Sturridge set to make his first appearance in Melbourne as Perth Glory come to town.

The Green and Black will be hoping to register its first win of the new season. Here is everything you need to know before heading to the match on Friday night.

Match Details

Western United vs Perth Glory
Friday, 26 November
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Gates open: 6:45pAAMI Park, Melbourne.

Broadcast: The match will be broadcast live on Paramount+

Click hereto sign up for Paramount+

Social media: Follow Western United on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation by using the hashtags #WUNvsPER

Kids Go Free!

The Club is excited to welcome kids to every single home game for free this season. Young people have been challenged by the pandemic, particularly in football, and the Club is proud to encourage the future fans of the Green and Black to bring their families to the stadium.

Kids under 12 will go free, while family tickets are available for only the price of two adult tickets throughout the campaign.

Active Support

The Western Service Crew will be back in full voice to show their support for the team, taking up a spot back behind the goals at AAMI Park.

After a long wait, active support is back and fans will be able to stand, chant, wave flags and bang the drum. However, the Club kindly asks that fans remain in front of their own allocated seat at all times when viewing the match.

Tickets

All tickets to the match on Friday must be pre-purchased here.

There will be no ticket sales on matchday in order to avoid queuing at the ground, so all supporters must ensure their ticket has been purchased in advance of the match.

All ticketholders are encouraged to arrive at the match early for ease of admission through security checks. Patrons can only enter through the gate stated on their ticket.

Member redemption

All members are advised that membership cards do not give access to the venue. All members must redeem their tickets prior to the match in order to be admitted into the venue.

Memberships are the best way to guarantee a seat as a matter of priority in the face of stadium restrictions. Become a member and join the journey today.

Members unsure how to redeem their tickets can watch the tutorial video here.

Member Item collection

Members will be able to collect Membership items from the merchandise stand at Bay 4 from tonight onwards.

Adult Members will be able to collect member pins whilst junior members will be able to collect keyrings.

The pop sockets and door hangars will be available for collection from our next home game. We apologise for the delay in getting these to you.

Paramount+

The match will be broadcast live and exclusive on Paramount+, the new home of Australian football.

Members who renew or purchase into a full-season or seven-game membership* in the 2021/22 season will have a 12-month subscription to Paramount + included as a member benefit.

This represents an additional $89.99 in value provided at no extra cost.

Sign up here.

Merchandise

Get the latest Western United gear at the merchandise outlet located inside Gate 2 at aisle 4)

Our Black Friday sale kicks off at the game with a massive 30% off full price items. (Excludes sale and not in conjunction with any other offer).

Members are encouraged to bring their merchandise vouchers and to stock up on Green and Black supporter wear to show their colours and paint the stands in United colours to spur the team on.

Kick to Win

One lucky member will have the chance to win $1,061 at half-time.

Parking

As the City of Melbourne looks to reopen, there is a great deal available to fans for free parking around Federation Square.

Click here for further details on the deal.

Click here for more parking options near the venue.

Public Transport

Public transport is available to take patrons to AAMI Park for the game.

Plan your journey from Metro Melbourne here.

If you’re coming from Regional Victoria, plan your journey here.

COVID-safe Information

All patrons over the age of 12 years 2 months must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter the venue.

AAMI Park is now a fully cashless venue. All tickets are required to be downloaded onto a phone and ready for scanning ahead of entry into the ground.

Social distancing is required wherever possible, and there are only three reasons to leave your designated seat – to collect food and beverages, going to the toilet or seeking assistance, and to exit the stadium.

Masks are no longer mandatory but are recommended in situations where social distancing is not possible.

Bag Restrictions

Any item or bag that is too large to fit under a seat must not be brought into the stadium and a limit of one bag per person applies.

Pass-Outs

Pass-outs are not available at AAMI Park. Patrons will not be permitted re-entry to the venue if they leave before the end of the match.