Whitstable Town's competitive campaign gets underway with a home fixture against Roffey on Saturday 8 August (3:00pm kick-off) in the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round.

After a productive pre-season campaign, Lee Martin's side now turn their attention to competitive action as they begin their Emirates FA Cup journey. The visitors will provide a tough test for the Oysters, with a place in the next round at stake and supporters set for an exciting afternoon of cup football at The YMS Stadium.

IMPORTANT SUPPORTER INFORMATION | EMIRATES FA CUP EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND

Admission Information

• Season tickets are NOT valid for Emirates FA Cup fixtures.
• All supporters, including season ticket holders, will require a valid match ticket for entry.

To make your arrival as quick and easy as possible, we encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online in advance and use our automatic turnstiles.

Following the installation of our second set of automatic turnstiles at the Belmont Road entrance, supporters with online tickets can simply scan the QR code on their phone and head straight into the ground.

Automatic turnstiles are available at both the Car Park entrance and Belmont Road, helping to reduce queues and improve the matchday experience.

Please note:

• Belmont Road entrance: Online tickets only via the automatic turnstiles.
• Car Park Automatic entrance (East Side of the Main Stand): Online tickets only via the automatic turnstiles.
• Car Park Manned entrance (West Side of the Main Stand): Manned turnstile accepting both cash and card payments on the day.

Purchasing your ticket online before matchday is the quickest way into The YMS Stadium and helps everyone get through the gates faster.

Purchase your tickets here!

We look forward to welcoming you to The YMS Stadium for the opening competitive fixture of the 2026/27 season as the Oysters begin their Emirates FA Cup campaign against Roffey.