County hope fans don’t want season ticket refund
NEWPORT County are hoping fans with season tickets do not feel the need to request refunds after the league officially ended early.
League Two has formally been brought to a close, with County still having four homes games left to play.
County had 10 games, overall, left in the 2019/20 season after playing their last game in March.
The club, who were 14th in the table, pointed out that fans actually make a saving when they purchase a season ticket, so they wouldn’t have lost money by not attending the remaining fixtures.
However, County bosses recognise everyone’s circumstances are different and will offer to make arrangements for those who request a refund.
In a statement, the club said: “These are difficult economic times for everyone, club and supporter alike.
“We know many of you will be struggling and the club’s board has been reviewing its budgets and cashflow forecasts on a regular basis to take account of the uncertainty over the end of the 2019-20 season, and the likelihood of a significant period of the 2020-21 season being played behind closed doors.
“The club appreciates season ticket holders for 2019-20 will miss four home matches as a result of the decision to end the season.
“However, season ticket holders will be aware the savings received for purchasing a season ticket compared to buying a match day ticket for each home fixture amount to more than four ‘free’ matches a season.
“The actual savings vary based on ticket type but, as a guideline, tickets purchased during the ‘early bird’ renewal period last year saved, on average, the cost of nine games while those purchasing during the ‘general sale’ period saved the equivalent of seven match tickets.
“With this in mind, and with finances uncertain for all professional football clubs ahead of decisions regarding the 2020-21 season, the club would hope season ticket holders do not feel the need to request refunds.”
The statement went on: “However, the club recognises everyone’s circumstances are different and should any 2019- 20 season ticket holders feel it necessary to request a refund, please email office@newportcounty. co.uk to allow arrangements to be made.
“Likewise, we recognise the disappointment of supporters at not being able to attend the remaining matches of the regular League Two season, and that some will have purchased match day tickets in advance.
“We also understand, as we have said, that many of our supporters will be facing difficult economic circumstances.”
If any fans wish to receive refunds for match tickets purchased in advance for any of these games, they can email office@newport-county. co.uk or visit the Newport County website for more details.
Proof of purchase will be required.