Season ticket sales.

[johnny rovers]

I doubt we will get 9-10k home fans every home game. Maybe in total with the away fans.

Let's not forget, not every season ticket holder attends every game.

I think realistically we will have 6500 season ticket holders. 6000 will be the average that turn up each week. Add 2000 that pay on the day with a likely average of 2000 away fans, should then give a total attendance average of approximately 10k. Which of course would be fantastic.

[RoversInSpain]

If sales continue at this rate, are the total sales projections for somewhere in the region of 7,000? which would be brilliant. With a few thousand walk ups on the day and a number of bumper away followings, then the ground will be buzzing.

Yes Pinto, the current trend is 43%, indications earlier in the thread were that we’d sold ‘A tad shy of 5000’ last season as a whole.
So let’s say 4,900, with a continuation of a 43% increase that could mean a total of 7,007 (Mr Bond).
With walk ups, of course some ST’s won’t attend BUT will be counted in, aaaaand, some very solid away followings, 10,000+ crowds could be a reasonably common occurrence, which in Div3 is superb. Not forgetting our usual Grant McCann cup runs (v a Premiership club or two) and a playoff to give us a full house too. Nice!

[Frankie Rennie]

Great news on your ST increase let’s hope it continues. What’s your maximum allocation for away fans because I suspect this season you’d have some bumper crowds if you consider the likelihood of some big away followings. Last season Bolton sold out almost all our away allocations in minutes so I’d expect Donny to be similar this time round. With Millers, Tykes, Terriers, Stockport and some others certain to bring a few as well you could have some monster attendances, especially if you can keep a competitive team together.

[BerlinRed]

If sales continue at this rate, are the total sales projections for somewhere in the region of 7,000? which would be brilliant. With a few thousand walk ups on the day and a number of bumper away followings, then the ground will be buzzing.

Yes Pinto, the current trend is 43%, indications earlier in the thread were that we’d sold ‘A tad shy of 5000’ last season as a whole.
So let’s say 4,900, with a continuation of a 43% increase that could mean a total of 7,007 (Mr Bond).
With walk ups, of course some ST’s won’t attend BUT will be counted in, aaaaand, some very solid away followings, 10,000+ crowds could be a reasonably common occurrence, which in Div3 is superb. Not forgetting our usual Grant McCann cup runs (v a Premiership club or two) and a playoff to give us a full house too. Nice!

Don't think we can assume a further continuation of 43% but it would be nice!

[sf9944]

Likely I would have thought that many will have renewed earlier than they might otherwise have done because of last seasons success. So perhaps the 43% will flatten off.

Im hoping not because there seemed last season to be slow but sustained growth in our support and it would be great to see that continue. The potential is there!

[Alan Southstand]

If we get some news on these further signings, then I can see that 43% going up a bit more!

[colincramb]

We are gathering some momentum folks. Bloke at work that I don’t see very often approached me the other day to say he’s bought he’s first ever season ticket in 40+ years of following the club. It’s great to see

[RedRover45]

If sales continue at this rate, are the total sales projections for somewhere in the region of 7,000? which would be brilliant. With a few thousand walk ups on the day and a number of bumper away followings, then the ground will be buzzing.

Without being negative we don’t and won’t get a few thousand walk ups. Agree the overall increase is very welcoming though.

[Pintolager]

Fair point RR45, but if we can average in the region of 9,500 including away fans then that will be great. I suppose I am getting a bit giddy for the new season. We can all be optimistic for what's to come.

[BobG]

We didn't average 9500 a game in the final two Championship seasons. Even the relatively successful season before only reached 10,200. Our best season average, 08/09, didn't reach 12,000.

I hope we do, but I'm not holding my breath.

BobG

[colincramb]

I think it will be something in region of 8 to 9 thousand. Can’t see it being more than that, although it will obviously be bumped up by some of the derby games and others with big away followings (which is a false metric really, the key figure is the home attendance average). Off the top of my head, only Grimsby and chesterfield brought more than 2k last season (obviously not Bradford

[Nudga]

I think the appeal of a division 3 north (pretty much anyway) will go a long way in bringing the floating fans back.
Everyone loves a fiesty local game with big away followings. 

Especially if we float around the 6 to 10 position in the league. We've got to capitalise on this feel.good factor.

[Padge_DRFC]

I think it will be something in region of 8 to 9 thousand. Can’t see it being more than that, although it will obviously be bumped up by some of the derby games and others with big away followings (which is a false metric really, the key figure is the home attendance average). Off the top of my head, only Grimsby and chesterfield brought more than 2k last season (obviously not Bradford

We really screwed up charging £28 for CAT A games that season. Rovers are more affordable over 10 years later! The excellent pricing is making a real difference.

[McCammon egg n chips]

Based on the data we've got so far we can make a few reasonable forecasts..

Repeat last season’s sales pattern from now until the start of the season, we’re looking at:

Absolute minimum: 5,250 season tickets (if sales slow right down)

Likely safe bet: around 5,500

High end: up to 6,400 - if late sales follow last year’s pattern exactly

We might absolutely smash it.

Just out of interest, did we ever find out how many season tickets were sold? Would be interesting to see how it compares to these projections.

[Lincoln Rover]

They are still coming in, in terms of sales.
The last I was updated we were around 5400 barrier. This WILL rise. I’ll endeavour to get an update & share this.

[roversdude]

Hopefully the start to the season is proving fruitful

[RoversInSpain]

They are still coming in, in terms of sales.
The last I was updated we were around 5400 barrier. This WILL rise. I’ll endeavour to get an update & share this.

We were running 43% up YOY, so if it’s only 5400 we’ve had a big dip in last 4 weeks or so.
We should be way over 6,500 even with a dip.A continuation of 43% would give us 7000+.
Do let us know latest/Final sales when available Lincs

[Metalmicky]

They are still coming in, in terms of sales.
The last I was updated we were around 5400 barrier. This WILL rise. I’ll endeavour to get an update & share this.

We were running 43% up YOY, so if it’s only 5400 we’ve had a big dip in last 4 weeks or so.
We should be way over 6,500 even with a dip.A continuation of 43% would give us 7000+.
Do we know latest/Final sales now?

Lincoln Rover already said that he is going to try and get an update....

[Padge_DRFC]

Given the amount of pay on day tickets available I think 5400 is more realistic than 6500

[sf9944]

Sales seem a bit poor for Saturday looking at the ticketing website.

Can anyone think of a reason why we sold so many for Exeter but seemingly can’t for Wycombe? You’d think our strong start would encourage not deter!

Genuinely confused as to why so many come so infrequently. We know the support is there it just seems so difficult to turn it out regularly.

[colincramb]

It’s relatively easy to work out:

The stadium capacity is in the region of 13500, after segregation etc

The north stand and north east run off for away fans is in the region of 4K

That leaves approximately 9.5k for sale to home fans.

There’s been around 3000 match tickets on sale for each home game to buy online, not including hospitality or other sections shown as unavailable.

My prediction therefore is we have sold in the region of 6000 season tickets, possibly a few more.

[colincramb]

Sales seem a bit poor for Saturday looking at the ticketing website.

Can anyone think of a reason why we sold so many for Exeter but seemingly can’t for Wycombe? You’d think our strong start would encourage not deter!

Genuinely confused as to why so many come so infrequently. We know the support is there it just seems so difficult to turn it out regularly.

It’s peak holiday season for starters, plus for those with children there’s often a lot of competing demands on time at this time of the year. It probably means quite a few don’t decide until last minute in case plans change.

As an example I’m at an event with the children this Saturday that normally wouldn’t take place outside the school holidays, so therefore miss the game. I’d imagine that would be the same for quite a few.

[IDM]

Exeter was the opening game, first fixture after promotion, therefore something of an “event” perhaps.?

I couldn’t get to that one but we are going this weekend.

It will be what it will be.  I’m more bothered about what goes on on the pitch, which isn’t too bad so far.!

[sf9944]

Sales seem a bit poor for Saturday looking at the ticketing website.

Can anyone think of a reason why we sold so many for Exeter but seemingly can’t for Wycombe? You’d think our strong start would encourage not deter!

Genuinely confused as to why so many come so infrequently. We know the support is there it just seems so difficult to turn it out regularly.

It’s peak holiday season for starters, plus for those with children there’s often a lot of competing demands on time at this time of the year. It probably means quite a few don’t decide until last minute in case plans change.

As an example I’m at an event with the children this Saturday that normally wouldn’t take place outside the school holidays, so therefore miss the game. I’d imagine that would be the same for quite a few.

I agree. However all the factors you mention were also relevant for the Exeter game - summer holidays etc.

I agree that what happens on the pitch is most important and overall I’m pleased with the sustainable growth we’ve seen in support over the last couple of years. Just thought it a bit surprising that sales were slow this week.

[Nudga]

Sales seem a bit poor for Saturday looking at the ticketing website.

Can anyone think of a reason why we sold so many for Exeter but seemingly can’t for Wycombe? You’d think our strong start would encourage not deter!

Genuinely confused as to why so many come so infrequently. We know the support is there it just seems so difficult to turn it out regularly.

Races are on too, my lad and some of his mates are missing Rovers to go there.

[scawsby steve]

It’s relatively easy to work out:

The stadium capacity is in the region of 13500, after segregation etc

The north stand and north east run off for away fans is in the region of 4K

That leaves approximately 9.5k for sale to home fans.

There’s been around 3000 match tickets on sale for each home game to buy online, not including hospitality or other sections shown as unavailable.

My prediction therefore is we have sold in the region of 6000 season tickets, possibly a few more.

I may be wrong, but I believe the maximum capacity for away fans has been greatly reduced from around 4200 to around 3300.

Maybe Lincoln Rover could confirm.

[TonySoprano]

They are still coming in, in terms of sales.
The last I was updated we were around 5400 barrier. This WILL rise. I’ll endeavour to get an update & share this.

We were running 43% up YOY, so if it’s only 5400 we’ve had a big dip in last 4 weeks or so.
We should be way over 6,500 even with a dip.A continuation of 43% would give us 7000+.
Do we know latest/Final sales now?

We're 23% further on than the 18% shortfall we had during the time 29% of the fan base were on holiday.
Now 14% of that 29% have now returned, the hope is that the 23% will double to 46% and the 18% will half to 14% .

[colincramb]

It’s relatively easy to work out:

The stadium capacity is in the region of 13500, after segregation etc

The north stand and north east run off for away fans is in the region of 4K

That leaves approximately 9.5k for sale to home fans.

There’s been around 3000 match tickets on sale for each home game to buy online, not including hospitality or other sections shown as unavailable.

My prediction therefore is we have sold in the region of 6000 season tickets, possibly a few more.

I may be wrong, but I believe the maximum capacity for away fans has been greatly reduced from around 4200 to around 3300.

Maybe Lincoln Rover could confirm.

Yes, but those seats still exist in the stadium and are rarely on sale to home fans. That’s why I factored them into the away capacity

[DonnyBazR0ver]

It’s relatively easy to work out:

The stadium capacity is in the region of 13500, after segregation etc

The north stand and north east run off for away fans is in the region of 4K

That leaves approximately 9.5k for sale to home fans.

There’s been around 3000 match tickets on sale for each home game to buy online, not including hospitality or other sections shown as unavailable.

My prediction therefore is we have sold in the region of 6000 season tickets, possibly a few more.

I may be wrong, but I believe the maximum capacity for away fans has been greatly reduced from around 4200 to around 3300.

Maybe Lincoln Rover could confirm.

I thought that was just us choosing to limit all away allocations to a max 3000 rather than is being a stadium issue. 

[Padge_DRFC]

I do wonder how many have bought multi tickets 5  10 or 15 and have no plans to use this fixture as one of them