TICKETS to see St Albans City take on Watford FC at Clarence Park on Saturday, July 13 are now available.

It is understood adult tickets will cost £10, with the cost reduced to £4 for students and OAP's.

After a pre-season including matches against Peterborough United, Northampton Town and Arlesey Town, the Saints kick-off in earnest on Saturday, August 3, against Ware in the second round of the Hertfordshire Charity Cup, before another friendly three days later at Hemel Hempstead Town's Vauxhall Road ground.

Meanwhile, the much-discussed friendly with an Arsenal XI is still definitely on. It is likely to go ahead at the end of August, after it was discovered the original date proposed clashes with the Gunners' friendly against Spanish giants Barcelona FC.

"Arsenal have guaranteed us the game," said Saints chairman John Gibson.

Anyone interested in tickets for the Watford visit, or season tickets (adults £200, under 14's £35), can call 01727 864 295, or email steve.eames@sacfc.co.uk

June 20, 2002 16:30