Preview: Colchester United U21s

With just two weeks to go before the Enterprise National League South season kicks off, the Stones will play their final home pre-season friendly against Colchester United Under-21s.

As the countdown continues to the season opener away at Hemel Hempstead on 9 August, the focus remains on building match fitness. The Stones have secured back-to-back home wins in their recent friendlies – 2-0 against St Albans City and 4-0 versus Millwall Under-21s.

Colchester United Under-21s compete in the Professional Development League South, the same division as last weekend’s opponents, Millwall.

Tickets will be available on the turnstiles, or you can purchase in advance via the Fanbase app.

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This Saturday is Maidstone River Festival, so why not pop down to the riverside before and after the game. There is an entertainment stage at Lockmeadow, community stalls in Archbishops Palace Gardens, raft race in the afternoon and the Firmin Firework Finale from the roof of Fremlin Walk at 22:00.

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Maidstone United vs. Colchester United under-21s
Pre-season friendly
Saturday 26 July 2025
Kick off 15:00 (Gates open at 13:00)
Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, ME14 1LQ

Admission prices

Adults £10.00
Concessions (65+/students) £5.00
Youth (11-17) £2.00
Juniors (7-10) £1.00
Under 6s Free

• All children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult unless they are a holder of a club ID membership card

Admission for home and away fans via Turnstiles 3 to 6 (open from 13:00)

• Turnstile 3: E-tickets, card payments, cash payments, guest passes
• Turnstile 4: E-tickets, card payments, cash payments
• Turnstile 5: E-tickets, card payments, cash payments
• Turnstile 6: E-tickets, card payments, cash payments

Big screen sport in the Spitfire Lounge, sponsored by Churchill Fire and Security

• Fourth Test: England vs. India

Food and drink: Town End

• Spitfire Lounge – hot and cold drinks
• Town End Cut n’ Grill – hot food and drinks

Food and drink: Genco Stand

• Riverside Cut n’ Grill – hot food (including Burgers, Chicken Burgers, Hot Dogs, Kentish Mayde Pies) and drinks

Car parking

On first team matchdays, parking within the stadium is reserved. The nearest car parks are:

• Maidstone East Station Pay and Display: Off Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1QN (Seven minute walk)
• County Road Station: off County Road, Maidstone, ME14 1RH (Seven minute walk)
• Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre: off Fairmeadow, Maidstone, ME14 1PS (Eight minute walk)
• Lockmeadow Entertainment: off Barker Road, Maidstone, ME16 8SF (Fifteen minute walk)

Motorists are advised that the surrounding streets have parking restrictions and only residents with permits can park there.