Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game…
And here is how our visitors will line up...
Please do not travel to Kingspan Stadium if you are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
All supporters are also advised to test themselves using Rapid COVID-19 tests before they attend, and on days 2 and 8 after the event, in order to identify any positive cases and allow them to self-isolate.
In order to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19, the following measures have been put in place for this fixture:
MATCH DETAILS
- Date: Friday 24 September
- Kick-Off: 7:35pm
- Venue: Kingspan Stadium
- Competition: United Rugby Championship, Round 1
- Match Officials: Referee: Ben Whitehouse; Assistants: Peter Martin, Andrew Cole; TMO: Ian Davies
- Live TV: Premier Sports (How to watch Ulster in the URC)
TICKETS
Tickets are still available for this fixture, priced from £20 for adults and £12 for juniors. » BUY TICKETS Please note:- All tickets must be pre-purchased online - no tickets will be available to buy at the gate.
- We are now operating a fully digital ticketing experience - tickets should be downloaded to your smart phone or printed off, ready to scan for contactless entry at Kingspan Stadium. For assistance, view our Digital Ticketing Guide.
- The ticket booth at the Onslow Parade entrance will be open for an information point only.
TEAM NEWS
Brad Roberts will make his first competitive start for Ulster, while the recently Ireland-capped Nick Timoney, James Hume and Robert Baloucoune are also named in the starting XV.
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Read: https://t.co/bthLcTgSCc The match is live on Premier Sports 1, or on our Live Match Centre.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡️ pic.twitter.com/MjEXKVhrHW — Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) September 23, 2021
KEY STATS
- Overall URC head-to-head record: Played 36, Ulster won 19, Glasgow won 16 with 1 game drawn.
- Ulster have won their last five contests against Scottish opponents.
- Glasgow Warriors have won their last four Championship matches since they tripped up in Treviso on 24 April.
- Warriors have won their last two away games and have not won three in succession on their travels in the competition since April 2019.
- Glasgow’s 15-12 victory at home to Leinster in the Rainbow Cup in June ended an unwanted run of nine successive defeats to Irish provinces.
- Ulster won both encounters when the two sides met last season whilst the Warriors most recent victory in Belfast was by a single point in September 2013.
Ulster v Glasgow Official Digital Match Day Programme
ENTERING & EXITING THE STADIUM
Turnstiles will be open from 6.05 pm. To ensure the free flow of supporters, please note the following entry and exit points:- Mount Merrion Ave Turnstiles: Supporters with tickets in Premium, East Terrace, Memorial Stand and Memorial Terrace.
- Onslow Parade Turnstiles: Supporters with tickets in Grandstand, The Promenade (West Terrace), AbbeyAutoline Family Stand and Family Terrace.
STADIUM FACILITIES
- The Food Village will be in operation, serving a variety of cuisines, while the Cool FM Street Team provide the playlist for the evening.
- The Kukri Store will be open from 5.30 pm until 30 minutes post-match.
- Audio descriptive match commentary to enhance the match experience for people affected by sight or hearing loss will be available. Earpieces can be collected from the admin building reception prior to the game, or you can book your equipment by calling Jen on (028) 9049 3222.
- OUR Club – the activity centre for our Junior Season Ticket holders – will not be in operation for this fixture.
STADIUM BARS:
- All five public bars will be in operation from gates open at 6.05 pm.
- 1m indoor social distancing restrictions necessitate one-way traffic flows, mandatory mask-wearing and no mingling inside bars.
- Drinks can be consumed outdoors, within the Fan Zone or in your seats/terrace.
- The Heineken Quarter, Clubhouse (both Grandstand side) and Backline (Family Stand end) bars will close 10 minutes before full-time.
- The Scrum and Lineout bars (Memorial End, beside the Fan Zone) will remain open for 1 hour post-match, with indoor social distancing restrictions still in place.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
- Free Park & Ride services will be operating from Pirrie Park and Montgomery Road. This service operates on a continuous loop from 90 minutes before kick-off until 90 minutes after the final whistle.
- A free City Centre Shuttle Service will run just after the final whistle, taking supporters from Mount Merrion Avenue to Victoria Square. This bus will depart after the final whistle and then on 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes post-match.
- Please follow all COVID guidelines for public transport, including wearing a face covering when using the Park & Ride and City Centre Shuttle Services.
Safe Return of Supporters
Please do not travel to Kingspan Stadium if you are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
All supporters are also advised to test themselves using Rapid COVID-19 tests before they attend, and on days 2 and 8 after the event, in order to identify any positive cases and allow them to self-isolate.
In order to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19, the following measures have been put in place for this fixture:
- Terraces will be operating at 75% of normal capacity to provide some social distancing in busy areas.
- A section within the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand has been held for supporters who would prefer to sit in a socially distanced area.
- Digital tickets to provide contactless entry through the turnstiles.
- Enhanced cleaning to disinfect busy areas pre and post-match.
- Automated hand sanitising units have been fitted to turnstiles and stands.
- Face coverings must be worn when moving around the stadium and in any indoor areas.
- Increased ventilation in indoor locations.
- Numbers entering toilets will be controlled by stewards and one-way systems will be in operation where possible.