South Shields FC reveal season ticket prices for 2018-19 - and they're already on sale!

Attendances at Mariners Park have grown hugely since the club returned to the ground in 2015, with average gates now topping 1,500.

The Mariners are now vying for a third successive promotion, and hope to play in the Evo-Stik Premier Division next season.

Season tickets for the 2018-19 campaign are now on sale, with supporters able to take advantage of reduced prices until the end of April.

The club says that the prices reflect the fact that on-the-day admission for games will be increasing next season.

In a statement, the Mariners added: "As a reward to our loyal supporters, we are offering an early bird saving on the full price tickets.

"To benefit from this further saving, your ticket must be purchased by April 30.

"The tickets will be the normal price from May 1.

"The ticket will gain fans entry to all home league games at Mariners Park next term."

Current season ticket holders who have a seat in the stand will have their seat reserved until April 25, after which the seats will be available on general sale.

The season ticket prices for 2018-19 at Mariners Park, with the early bird prices in brackets, are:

Entry only - Adults £170 (£160), Concessions/Students £135 (£125), Under-16s £35 (£30)

Balcony (limited to 100 people) - Adults £210 (£200), Concessions/Students £165 (£155), Under-16s £65 (£60)

Seat in stand (limited to 115 people) - Adults £230 (£220), Concessions/Students £185 (£175), Under-16s £100 (£95)

All supporters under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult to all games.

The club says that the quickest and easiest way to buy a season ticket is to visit https://southshieldsfc.co.uk/shop/Those who currently have a seated season tickets are asked to visit Mariners Park to confirm reallocation

Those unable to buy online can visit Mariners Park or call the club on 0191 454 7800.