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MATCH INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V SOMERSET | COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

MATCHDAY INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V SOMERSET | LV= INSURANCE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT LORD'S

Thursday 18th May to Sunday 21st May 2023

Middlesex return to Lord's this week and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Somerset.

This is the final round of four-day matches before the players switch to the Vitality Blast, with Middlesex's opening home encounter in the T20 format coming here at Lord's on Thursday 25th May when Surrey visit the Home of Cricket.

If you are planning on attending this week's County Championship clash, please see below all the information you will need to know ahead of your visit.

MATCH ADMISSION:

MEMBERS' AREA DRESS CODES A REMINDER:

All members are reminded of the dress codes that apply in Members' areas of the ground...

Pavilion: A formal standard of dress applies in the Pavilion on all match days. For gentlemen, this includes a tailored jacket or blazer with tie or cravat; and for ladies, a smart dress, skirt or trousers with a top or blouse. Footwear appropriate to a formal setting is also applicable.

Members' Friends' Enclosures (Warner, Allen Stands and Middlesex Room): A more relaxed dress code applies to all Members and their guests in Members' Friends' Enclosures on Middlesex match days. Collarless shirts are permitted; however shorts and trousers must still be tailored. Denim is acceptable on these match days. There will be no admittance for anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind. A smart standard of footwear remains in place. Flip-flops and casual trainers (i.e. brightly coloured) are not acceptable.

MCC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired.

LATEST TRAVEL INFORMATION:

For those using public transport to travel to the game, please click HERE to view the latest Transport for London service status.

MATCH TICKET PRICES:

Adults: Days 1 to 3 £20.00 and Day 4 £5.00

Over 65's: Days 1 to 3 £10.00 and Day 4 £0

Under 16's: Days 1 to 3 £5.00 and Day 4 £0

LATE GATE ADMISSION:

At the start of the tea interval on the first three days of the match, ground entry price will be reduced to half the adult admission price.

MATCHDAY TIMINGS:

  • Gates open each day at 10.00am
  • Each Day’s play is scheduled to commence at 11.00am
  • The Lunch interval is scheduled to be taken at 1.00pm
  • The Tea interval is scheduled to be taken at 3.40pm, or when 32 overs play are remaining in the day - whichever is later
  • End of play is scheduled for 6.00pm, or when 96 overs have been bowled in the day - whichever is later

STAND INFORMATION...

This week's match will be played on the Grand Stand side of the square, with the following stands open for spectating:

MEMBERS' STANDS:

  • Pavilion (+ one Guest)
  • Warner Stand (+ two Guests)
  • Upper Allen Stand (+ 2 Guests)
  • Lower Allen Stand, including Middlesex Room (+ 2 Guests)

PUBLIC STANDS:

  • Grand Stand - Lower Tier
  • Compton Stand – level One (via entry points 3 & 5)
  • Compton Stand - level Three (via entry points 13 & 14)
  • Please note: Lift Two will be available for access to Compton Stand Level Three

STANDS OPEN TO VISITING COUNTY MEMBERS:

  • Public Stands as above
  • Warner Stand
  • Pavilion (if correct dress code adhered to - see above for details)

Visiting County Members will need to have purchased a ground entry ticket. A valid Somerset County Cricket Club membership card for the 2023 season will need to be shown to gain entry into the Pavilion or Warner Stand.

STAND CLOSED:

  • Tavern Stand
  • Mound Stand
  • Edrich Stand

CATERING INFORMATION...

Catering facilities will be available around the ground throughout the match, with details of all outlets available as follows:

MEMBERS' CATERING:

  • Pavilion – Long Room Bar (days 1 to 4)
  • Pavilion - Bowlers’ Bar (days 1 to 4)
  • Pavilion - Members’ Bar (days 1 to 4)
  • Allen Stand - Middlesex Room (days 1 to 4)
  • Warner Stand – Terrace Bar (days 1 to 4)
  • Pelham's Restaurant (days 1 to 3)
  • Pavilion - Members' Lounge (days 1 & 2)
  • Pavilion - Old Library (days 1 & 2)

PUBLIC CATERING:

  • Ball & Sparrow - Compton Stand
  • Concession Unit opposite Compton Stand (pasties)
  • Portman's Cafe - Under Warner Stand
  • Tavern Pub (no side entrance access)

TOILET FACILITIES OPEN:

  • Grand Stand roadway
  • Compton Ground level (near entry points 5 & 6)
  • Compton Stand level three
  • Allen Stand roadway
  • Warner Stand ground floor
  • Warner Stand balcony

ACCESSIBILITY:

Assistance Dogs: Spectators who are accompanied by assistance dogs will be admitted to the stand or which they have a ticket. If there is limited space for the dog ta different seat of equivalent quality will be offered, with more space for the dog to rest. Dogs will be offered a blanket to lie on and water bowl (available from the Head Steward’s Office).Audio-Description: Complimentary audio-description earpieces for blind or visually impaired spectators are available from the Head Steward’s Office.

MULTI FAITH REFLECTION ROOMS:

There are two multi-faith reflection rooms located at:

  • Pavilion Basement
  • Edrich Stand, near entrance 1

RETAIL OUTLETS:

Available at each of the following areas and will close 30 mins after the close of play unless otherwise stated:

  • Grace Gate (open until 6pm)
  • Members' Shop (Pavilion Walkway - open until 5pm)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

MIDDLESEX AND SUNRISERS PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION EVENT:

On Friday 19th May, the Middlesex and Sunrisers Players' Association are holding their annual players event, when players past and present come together for a reunion day of fun at Lord's. Members' attention is drawn to a special unveiling of two ceremonial benches, in the Coronation Garden during the tea interval, one in memory of Alan Moss and one in memory of JT Murray, when members are welcome to join, witness the ceremony and meet their heroes.

MIDDLESEX LIVE STREAM:

If you aren't attending the game, then the best way to keep up to date with the match is by watching the Club's live and enhanced stream, available via the match centre on the Middlesex website, or direct on our YouTube channel. The live stream will be on air from around 10.50am every day of the game.

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