Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners will clash in a bumper Hyundai A-League pre-season clash in Maitland in August.
In what will be a spicy entree to three big regular-season clashes between the two fierce rivals, the Jets and Mariners will meet in the first all-Hyundai A-League match-up in the region.
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The Jets have taken matches to Maitland before in the pre-season but only played in games against NPL opposition.
Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna said the match was another opportunity to take football to the community.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for us to continue to grow the game in Newcastle and show our commitment to the entire region,” McKinna said.
“We’ve just come back from a tour of the Mid North Coast and while Maitland is a lot closer to home, it’s still nice to take football outside of town during pre-season.
“We’ve got some fantastic supporters in Maitland and the surrounding suburbs who drive to McDonald Jones Stadium every weekend, this is a small way we can show our appreciation for their continued support.
Members from both clubs will have access to pre-sale ticketing, with details to be announced shortly.
Tickets for the clash will be available to purchase from Monday 30 July via www.maitlandevents.com.au
MATCH DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, 25 August
WHO: Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners
WHERE: No.1 Sportsground, Maitland
KICK-OFF: 3pm
