COLCHESTER United's BBC Essex Senior Cup Final against Redbridge will now take place at Dagenham and Redbridge FC next week after it was switched from the JobServe Community Stadium.
The U's final against their Pitching In Isthmian League division north opponents was due to be played at the U's home ground next Tuesday but has now been moved to the Chigwell Construction Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm.
The venue for the final has been changed due to 'challenging weather conditions'.
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Consideration has also been given to the U's need to complete their remaining seven League Two home matches, and to prevent future fixture difficulties for both finalists.
Colchester have had three home postponements in the space of a month, due to a waterlogged pitch.
The U's will reduce their pitch dimensions at the Community Stadium after today having an application approved by the EFL Board.
Updated match arrangements for Colchester's final against Redbridge can now be found at www.essexfa.com, which is also where tickets can still be purchased for Tuesday’s match.
🏆 The Essex Senior Cup Final venue has been moved and will now be played at Dagenham & Redbridge's Chigwell Construction Stadium - the match will still take place on Tuesday 19th March at 7:45pm. #ColU | #WeAreUnited
— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) March 15, 2024
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £8 for seniors aged 65+ and under 17/18s and £2 for under 16s.
U's fans will be situated in the SD Samuels Stand (Blocks 6-8), while Redbridge supporters will be in the Jax Sun Services Stand (Blocks 1-57).
The Essex Senior Cup Final on Tue 19th MARCH has now changed venues to Dagenham and Redbridge New tickets can be purchased here https://t.co/xnscCSnYSk…details of refunds for previously purchased tickets will be announced once we receive further details https://t.co/JPgXrHW8wO pic.twitter.com/pwdy0FrzXC
— Redbridge Football Club (@TheMotormen) March 15, 2024
The process for the refund of tickets/parking already purchased through Colchester United FC is being formulated and will be published as soon as details have been fully confirmed.
The Essex FA say several elements of the off-pitch activities for the final have had to be amended, as a result of the venue change.
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The Referee and Coach CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Workshops have been postponed. Attendees at both have been contacted relating to refunds.
In addition, the FA Cup silverware will no longer be on display at the new venue.
Visit www.essexfa.com to buy your BBC Essex Senior Cup Final tickets.
You can also enjoy all the build-up on Twitter by following @EssexCountyFA and using the #EssexSeniorCup hashtag, as well as by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.
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