Spalding United could attract a capacity crowd for their play-off semi-final and tickets are on sale now

‘The Tulips’ have now secured second spot behind champions Harborough Town so will have home advantage throughout their play-off campaign. The final is set for Bank Holiday Monday, May 4.

Four teams – Needham Market, Kettering, Halesowen and Redditch – are currently battling it out for the final two play-off spots with two weekends of the regular season to go. Spalding will host the team that finishes fifth, which is currently Kettering.

Kettering and Halesowen have large away followings so there’s a chance the 2,700 capacity at the Sir Halley Stewart Field would be reached. The modern day record gate at the ground is 1,708 when they clinched the Northern Premier Midlands title in April, 2024, but the club record crowd is 6,973 for a 1952 FA Cup tie against Posh.

Spalding’s form has dropped off in recent weeks. They are at Leiston on Saturday before visiting Worcester City on the final day of the regular season (April 25).

Spalding CEO Leigh Porter said: “The club is expecting a record breaking attendance under the current ownership, with demand already at unprecedented levels, so extra arrangements are already being made for the event.

“We can’t do this alone though, the journey to date has been a collective effort, from players and staff to volunteers, sponsors, and supporters, and now the club is asking the whole community to stand together one more time and get behind us.

“This is our moment as a club and a town. We’ve built something special together already, but nights like this are defined by the people behind the team. We need everyone with us, loud, proud, and right behind the players in every way.”

Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spaldingunitedfootballclub2017ltd

Or click the link on the club homepage, located at the top of the website.