In our final away game of November, we travel to the ‘Ray Mac’ to face Salisbury FC. 

 

You have to travel back more than a decade to find the last match between Tuesday night’s sides. Narrowly over 13 years ago, United were defeated 1-0 at York Road with current Salisbury Manager, Brian Dutton grabbing the game’s only goal. His header eight minutes into the second half was enough to give the then league leaders all three points. The Whites, named Salisbury City at the time, would eventually fall to second and miss out on automatic promotion by just three points. The last Maidenhead victory came a year prior, a 2-0 victory at the Ray Mac saw Martel Powell and Richard Pacquette grab two quickfire goals in the opening half an hour. 

 

Salisbury and its cathedral houses many historic artefacts, some of which date back almost 800 years. The Cathedral is home to the tallest church spire in Britain, standing at over 123 metres tall. Salisbury Cathedral is also home to the oldest working mechanical clock in the world, dating back to 1386 – meaning in that time it has ticked over 4.4 billions times. It also provides home to one of only four surviving copies of the Magna Carta, an attraction that even brought Jay Z to town in 2015 as he released the artwork for his album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. 

 

Salisbury come into the game with a strong run of league form, with three wins from their last three. A resurgence in form following their rather shaky start to the season, but five wins in the past eight have seen them climb out of the bottom three. However, Brian Dutton’s side did taste defeat in that time as they were eliminated from the FA Trophy in a 4-3 defeat to Plymouth Parkway. Goals haven’t been aplenty for The Whites with Noah Coppin claiming the top of the scoring charts with three. He tends to operate alongside of Matty Taylor, a player many may be familiar with given his three stints at Oxford United amongst other EFL clubs. 

 

Maidenhead, on the other hand, remain hunting for their first win since the opening weekend of October. Defeat on the weekend to Dagenham & Redbridge as Joe Haigh’s goal dealt the damning blow, means the search remains ongoing. 

 

Maidenhead United 0-1 Salisbury City (2012) 

Salisbury City 1-1 Maidenhead United (2012) 

Maidenhead United 0-1 Salisbury City (2012) 

Salisbury City 0-2 Maidenhead United (2011) 

Salisbury FC’s The Raymond McEnhill Stadium is located 3 miles outside the city centre in Old Sarum. It is accessible via a 40-minute walk from the town centre, or via a short bus journey. Salisbury Reds’ PR11 travels between the city centre and will drop you off next to the stadium. Alternatively, the X4, X5, and Activ8 buses go between Blue Boar Row and the Beehive Roundabout, which is a 15-minute walk from the Ray Mac. 

 

If travelling by car, take the first exit on the Beehive Roundabout after the Park & Ride. Take the second exit at the next roundabout and then turn left onto Partridge Way after the crossroads. The Raymond McEnhill Stadium is located at the end of the street. Please do not park in the housing estate or on Partridge Way. Parking is available for £2. 

 

Standing 

Adult: £17  

Concession (65+ or student w/ valid ID): £13 

Under 18s: £6 

Under 5s: FREE 

(Disability tickets are also available at the price listed above) 

 

Seated 

Adult: £18 

Concession (65+ or student w/ valid ID): £14 

Under 18s: £7 

Under 5s: FREE