Saints sell out 'away supporter zone' for derby-day date at Leicester Tigers
Saints have sold out their designated ‘away supporter zone’ for the trip to Leicester Tigers on Saturday, May 9 (kick-off 3.05pm).
As part of a wider PREM Rugby trial aimed at creating bigger matchday atmospheres, the option for Saints supporters to buy tickets that will mean they are seated alongside other members of the ‘Shoe Army’ was available for the Gallagher PREM round 15 clash at Leicester Tigers.
Away supporter zones are designed to bring travelling supporters together by choice, helping to build noise, colour and atmosphere in some of the sport’s biggest fixtures – while remaining entirely optional.
And the Saints fans are now set to bring the noise at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, with hundreds of seats sold in the away supporter zone, while tickets for the rest of the stadium remain available to purchase by clicking here.
“East Midlands derbies are always special occasions, and the atmosphere inside the stadium plays a huge part in what makes these fixtures so compelling,” said Saints CEO Julia Chapman.
“We’re excited to be involved for the first time in a fixture with an away supporter zone, which gives our travelling fans the option to come together and help ramp up the noise and energy on the day.
“Supporters are, of course, still free to sit wherever they choose, and we know many will want to mix with Leicester’s fans as they always do. But we’ve had clear feedback from our supporters that better opportunities to congregate together on away days would be welcomed.
“Anything that helps fuel the rivalry and creates a more fervent atmosphere is good for supporters, players and the spectacle of the game.”
Rob Calder, chief growth officer at PREM Rugby, added: “Last season’s trial gave us valuable insight into how away supporter zones can elevate the matchday experience and improve the on-screen product for broadcast audiences.
“We want to create bigger atmospheres, fuel the passion of rivalries and give fans an even more memorable experience when they come to Gallagher PREM matches.
“The enthusiasm from all clubs involved is fantastic and we’re excited to see the energy that their supporters bring to these key fixtures as the play-off race heats up.”
The match will also be screened live on TNT Sports.