Your UWCL Matchday Guide: Celtic v FC Twente | OneFootball

It’s sure to be a historic evening for Celtic FC Women (Tues, Oct 8), as they take to the pitch tonight for the first time at New Douglas Park on the biggest stage of all – the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Celtic FC Women v FC Twente kicks off at 8pm and as Elena Sadiku’s side aim to get off to a flyer, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash.

Limited Tickets Remaining

There are a limited number of tickets remaining for the match against FC Twente. Don’t miss out on your chance to back the Ghirls.

Book your place now with single match tickets priced £12 for adults and £6 for under 16s.

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Getting to New Douglas Park

You’ll find all the important information on transport links to New Douglas Park, as well as parking availability on our dedicated page on celticfc.com

GETTING TO THE STADIUM

Parking

Free parking is available on Caird Street, a five-minute walk from the stadium.

Parking is also available in the underground car park at the Morrisons supermarket, New Park Street, at a cost of £3.

Please note, there is no public parking available at the stadium itself. All stadium car parking is for players, staff, guests and UEFA match officials only.

5:30PM: Sports Bar Opens

The Sports Bar at New Douglas Park will be open from 5.30pm on a first come, first served basis, for supporters to enjoy some pre-match drinks.

Fans can also purchase food, take a selfie with our mascot Hailey (between 6pm and 7.30pm) and pick up official Celtic merchandise at our pop-up retail stand.

6:45PM: Stadium Opens

New Douglas Park will be open for supporters from 75 minutes before kick-off.

Elena Sadiku and Kelly Clark Media Conference

Ahead of the game, Head Coach, Elena Sadiku and captain, Kelly Clark, spoke to the media, watch the full media conference:

Who are FC Twente?

Reigning Dutch champions FC Twente are the most successful women’s team in the Netherlands, having won nine league titles.

The Vrouwen Eredivisie champions qualified for this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages with wins over Cardiff City (7-0), Valur (5-0) and ZNK Osijek (8-2) on aggregate.

With four goals in qualifying, FC Twente’s No.10, Kayleigh van Dooren, will be one for the Ghirls to keep a close eye on tonight.

Special Match Programme

Not only is the clash the Ghirls’ first ever UEFA Women’s Champions League Group Stage game, the first ever Celtic Women’s programme has been produced to mark this historic occasion.

A special collectors’ item, priced £2, is the first in a set of three individual programmes for the Ghirls’ Group B games.

Packed full of news, exclusive interviews and fantastic features, you’ll find our programme sellers around the stadium on arrival at New Douglas Park.

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8PM: Kick-off

Elena Sadiku’s side will kick off against FC Twente at 8pm at New Douglas Park. Be sure to make some noise for the Ghirls!

Arrive early tonight to make the most of your matchday UWCL experience at New Douglas as the Ghirls make history.

Fixtures

Celtic Women Vs. FC Twente Women - Tue, Oct 8th 2024, 20:00