Supporters should note that the St Mirren Ticket Office will be closed on Thursday (14th Nov) due to essential staff training. 

The Ticket Office will re-open on Friday (15th Nov) at 10am.

As you may be aware, SMiSA need to appoint a new director to represent the society on the board of St Mirren Football Club as Alex White has confirmed he will step down at the December St Mirren FC AGM, meaning a position to be one of our four SMiSA nominated directors on the club board has become available. Alex has made a significant contribution during his three years as a Director, and SMiSA would once again like to thank him for all he has done during his tenure for both SMiSA and St Mirren Football Club.

SMiSA are now calling for anyone interested in becoming a candidate for this position to apply. You can do this by emailing applications@smisa.net to declare your interest. Applicants who declare interest will receive an application pack containing informative documents about the process and role. They will also receive an application form. The closing date for applications to be submitted is Friday 15th November at 5pm.

New SMiSA appointments to the club board are subject to the formal recruitment process SMiSA has put in place. This will see the SMiSA board shortlist and interview those who best fit the job description, and select a preferred candidate who the members will then be asked to approve. It is preferred that candidates are already SMiSA members, however all applications will be considered. Interview dates and timings will be further discussed with candidates who are successful in the sifting process relating to their application and progress to the interview stage.

The successful candidate will be expected to act as the link between the club and SMiSA boards, ensure member views are considered in club decisions and have the skills and experience to make a positive contribution to the running of the football club.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with: jackmc@smisa.net. 

As you may be aware, SMiSA need to appoint a new director to represent the society on the board of St Mirren Football Club as Alex White has confirmed he will step down at the December St Mirren FC AGM, meaning a position to be one of our four SMiSA nominated directors on the club board has become available. Alex has made a significant contribution during his three years as a Director, and SMiSA would once again like to thank him for all he has done during his tenure for both SMiSA and St Mirren Football Club.

SMiSA are now calling for anyone interested in becoming a candidate for this position to apply.  You can do this by emailing applications@smisa.net to declare your interest. Applicants who declare interest will receive an application pack containing informative documents about the process and role. They will also receive an application form. The closing date for applications to be submitted is Friday 15th November at 5pm.

New SMiSA appointments to the club board are subject to the formal recruitment process SMiSA has put in place. This will see the SMiSA board shortlist and interview those who best fit the job description, and select a preferred candidate who the members will then be asked to approve. It is preferred that candidates are already SMiSA members, however all applications will be considered. Interview dates and timings will be further discussed with candidates who are successful in the sifting process relating to their application and progress to the interview stage.

The successful candidate will be expected to act as the link between the club and SMiSA boards, ensure member views are considered in club decisions and have the skills and experience to make a positive contribution to the running of the football club.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with: jackmc@smisa.net. 

SMiSA believe in the power of our fans and community to help guide the direction of the club we all love. As SMiSA look to the future, they want to ensure that every voice is heard, and that’s why they have launched the #OurFuture Supporter Survey as part of their Our Future, Your Say consultation campaign.

This is your chance to play a part in shaping the future of SMiSA and their role in the success of St Mirren FC. Whether it’s about how SMiSA operates, how they can support the club, or what initiatives they should prioritise, your feedback will be invaluable. The survey will close at 6pm on Thursday 17th October.

Click here to complete the survey

The survey will only take a few minutes of your time, but the impact of your input will be long-lasting. Your views will help SMiSA plan and make decisions that reflect the passion, priorities, and ideas of their members. Please also share the survey link with any family or friends who are supporters of St Mirren (SMiSA member or not). 

Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. Together, we can build a stronger future for SMiSA and our club, built around the core values of the supporters.

Let’s shape #OurFuture – get involved today!

The St. Mirren Independent Supporters Association (SMiSA), in partnership with St. Mirren Football Club, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join focus groups aimed at shaping the future direction of SMiSA and how it best supports the club moving forward. Your insights and feedback will be invaluable in guiding any future changes to their structure and ensuring that they continue to represent their members as best as possible.

SMiSA will be holding focus groups for current members and also non-members, to better understand the opinions of the entire fanbase and assess what they can do to encourage more supporters to join SMiSA, whilst they look to evolve SMiSA around the core values of our supporters. Please read the below information on how you can put yourself forward to participate in these focus groups.

Supporters have until 6pm Wednesday 25th to register their interest, and will be notified before Sunday 29th September if they have been selected for a focus group.

Participants will be selected to reflect the split of demographics within the fanbase, in order to gain a holistic view.

You can also email contact@smisa.net with any other feedback around your thoughts on SMiSA and what they could do differently.

Member Focus Groups

Focus groups for members will be held at the following times:

• 6-7pm Wednesday 2nd October
• 8-9pm Thursday 3rd October

If you would like to participate, please email memberfocus@smisa.net stating your name, age and Date of Birth, along with which slots you are available for.

Non-Member Focus Groups

Focus groups for non-members will be held at the following times:

• 8-9pm Wednesday 2nd October
• 6-7pm Thursday 3rd October

If you would like to participate, please email nonmemberfocus@smisa.net stating your name, age and Date of Birth, along with which slots you are available for.

#OurFuture Supporter Survey

In conjunction with these focus groups, we would encourage all supporters to complete our #OurFuture online survey, which will allow SMiSA to collect a much larger amount of data on people’s opinions regarding SMiSA.

The survey will ask if you are a current member or not, then present a specific set of questions depending on your current status. The survey will be distributed by email to all SMiSA members and season ticket holders on Wednesday 2nd October, and will be included within the club's newsletter. It will also be linked through social media channels. The survey will close on Thursday 17th October.

St Mirren Football Club would like to thank supporters for donating to the Renfrewshire Foodbank collection at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday. 

Supporters donated 38 full crates of food - enough for 981 meals to families and those most in need in Renfrewshire. A bucket collection also raised £1,189.76 in cash that will be used by the Foodbank to purchase essential items. 

About Renfrewshire Foodbank

Renfrewshire Foodbank offers support to anyone at a time of crisis in Renfrewshire. They offer three day balanced nutritious food parcels to individuals and families who are in need. The service is deemed to be a short term service where they would look to support people through referral networks to get back on their feet and be better able to self manage their own situation.

Renfrewshire Foodbank also have a Financial Inclusion team who can work with people to try and maximise their income as well as a Fuel Poverty project to tackle fuel insecurities.

Part of The Trussell Trust’s network of foodbanks, Renfrewshire Foodbank distributed 123 tonnes of food to people in crisis in 2022. 

To learn more about the Renfrewshire Foodbank and the work that they do please visit renfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk.

It's the last chance to guarantee your seat for the season with 2024/25 Season Ticket sales closing on Sunday 25th August. Over 4,000 supporters have purchased their season ticket for the 2024/25 campaign - a new record at The SMiSA Stadium.

Anyone that ordered a season ticket card after 25th June should note that the order for the second batch of physical cards will be placed following the close of season ticket sales on Sunday. This will be the final order for physical cards and we anticipate the cards to be posted in September.

For any supporters that are looking to order physical cards you can do so by visiting the St Mirren Ticket Office before Sunday. Physical cards are available at a cost of £4.

If you ordered a season ticket card after 25th June, you must contact the St Mirren Ticket Office for an e-ticket to be sent or you can visit and ask for a printed paper copy.

If you have ordered a card please do not transfer tickets in the App as it will change the QR code and render your cards invalid.

St Mirren are in UEFA Conference League action on Thursday night as we face SK Brann in Bergen. 

Saints travel to Norway for the second leg of our UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie with the score poised at 1-1. 

Match Details

SK Brann v St Mirren
Competition: UEFA Conference League
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Kick-off: 6pm UK, 7pm CET
Venue: Brann Stadion

Here are some safety travel tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip:

Before You Go

Research and Plan Ahead:

Weather: Check the weather forecast. Bergen is one of Europe's wettest cities with more than 200 days of rain per year. 

Visa Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary travel documents and visas, if applicable.

Health Precautions:

Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for Norway.

Travel Insurance: Obtain comprehensive travel insurance that covers health, accidents, and trip cancellations.

Travel Documentation:

Make copies of important documents like passports, tickets, and insurance papers. Store them separately from the originals.

Airport Security:

Arrive early at the airport to allow ample time for security checks and boarding procedures.

Luggage:

Always keep your luggage within sight. Use locks and tags to secure and identify your bags.

Upon Arrival

Cultural Respect

Familiarise yourself with Norwegian customs and etiquette.

Local Transportation:

Taxis and Public Transport: Use licensed taxis and familiarise yourself with the local public transport system.

Accommodation:

Stay in reputable hotels or accommodations. Use hotel safes to store valuables.

Brann Stadion

Brann Stadion was built in 1919 but has since been modernised several times. A new stand was erected in 2006 and opened in May 2007. The pitch is natural grass. 

How to get to Brann Stadion

The local bus company Skyss offers several services to the ground. Brann Stadion is located approximately four kilometres south of the city centre. The best alternative is the city tram (Bybanen) passing Brann Stadion both from the south (from Bergen Airport) and the city centre (from Byparken). The station to leave the tram is called Brann Stadion.

If you are arriving directly from the airport, you can take the tram directly to Brann Stadion. By car/taxi it takes 25 minutes if there's no heavy traffic.

It’s recommended that all away fans meet at the bar called Fotballpuben, which will serve food and drink. For those fans without tickets, you will be able to watch the game in this venue.

Buses will shuttle fans with tickets from Fotballpuben to the supporters area from 5pm. Please be ready to leave at this time otherwise you will have to make your own way to the stadium. Please note that it is not possible to walk to the stadium due to the road structure in Bergen.

The area where away fans will meet is approx. 200m from the stadium. The meeting point address is: Haukelandsveien 51. Fans will be escorted to the away turnstiles. 

The buses will be at the away end to shuttle away fans back to the bar. Please be ready as soon as possible to be transferred back to bar.

Safety at the Stadium

Supporters without tickets are strongly advised not to travel to Brann Stadion on matchday.

Be cautious in large crowds and follow the instructions of local authorities and event staff. Respect local customs and laws. Avoid any behaviour that could be seen as disruptive or disrespectful.

Supporters are reminded that the use of pyrotechnics within sports stadia is illegal. Not only could this lead to your arrest, but the club may also be sanctioned by governing bodies such as UEFA.

Away section

Turnstiles will open at 5.45pm local time.

If you have concerns regarding access to the stadium, please contact slo@stmirren.com as soon as possible.

Permitted Items

• Small Bags: Bags should not exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm; backpacks should be left in the cloakroom.
• Battery Packs and Charging Cables
• Flags and Banners: These should not exceed 2m x 1m and will be checked by security for inflammatory language.
• Essential Medicines: Including inhalers.

Prohibited Items

• Video Cameras
• Toiletries, including perfume bottles.

Useful Information

British Embassy, Oslo

Thomas Heftyes Gate 8;

Oslo
0244
Norway

In an emergency send an online enquiry via this contact form: contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/norway/british-embassy-oslo

Emergency services in Norway

Telephone:

112 Police
110 Fire
113 Ambulance

Useful Links:

visitnorway.com

visitbergen.com

Appendix

Unless otherwise authorized in writing, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are not permitted to use, possess, hold, or bring into the Stadium the following Prohibited Items:

• Weapons of any kind.
• Anything that could be used as a weapon or to cut, thrust or stab, or as a projectile, in particular long umbrellas and other unwieldy implements.
• Bottles, cups, jugs or cans of any kind as well as other objects made from glass or any other fragile, non-shatterproof or especially tough material or Tetrapak packaging, hard cooler boxes.
• Fireworks, flares, smoke powder, smoke canisters, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics.
• Alcoholic beverages of any kind, narcotics, or stimulants.
• Racist, xenophobic cause, charity, or ideological concern related materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, objects, or clothing, which could impair the enjoyment of the Event by other spectators, or detract from the sporting focus of the Event.
• Flagpoles or banner poles of any kind. Only flexible plastic poles and so-called double-poles that do not exceed 1 meter in length and 1 cm in diameter and which are not made of inflammable material are permitted.
• Banners or flags larger than 2m x 1m50. Smaller flags and banners are permitted if they are made from material which is deemed “of low flammability” and complies with national regulations and standards.
• Any promotional or commercial, materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, or any kind of promotional or commercial objects, material, and clothing.
• Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable substances, dyes, or receptacles containing substances which are harmful to health or are highly flammable.
• Unwieldy objects such as, large bags, rucksacks, suitcases, and sports bags. 'Unwieldy' is given to mean all objects which are larger than 25cmx25cmx25cm and which cannot be stowed under the seat in the Stadium.
• Large quantities of paper and/or rolls of paper.
• Mechanically operated instruments which produce an excessive volume of noise such as megaphones, hooters, or gas-powered horns. Drums will not be permitted.
• Laser pointers.
• Cameras (except for private use and then only with one set of replacement or rechargeable batteries), video cameras or other sound or video recording equipment.
• Computers or other devices used for the purposes of transmitting or disseminating sound, pictures, descriptions, or results of the events via the internet or other forms of media.

The club wishes to provide supporters with an update ahead of our UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie against SK Brann. 

PLEASE NOTE A FURTHER UPDATE HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

Saints face the Eliteserien side in the second leg of our tie at the Brann Stadion in Bergen on Thursday 15th August and we are due to receive an allocation of 750 tickets.

We hope to be in a position to put tickets for the away leg on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office on Wednesday 7th August from 10am. These will be available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. These will be available to season ticket holders only (one per season ticket holder) on a first come, first served basis. There is no general sale. Supporters will be required to provide photographic ID if visiting the St Mirren Ticket Office. 

The club is due to welcome representatives from SK Brann at The SMiSA Stadium tomorrow (Tuesday 6th August) where we hope to finalise details. 

A further update will be made available following our meeting with SK Brann representatives. We thank fans for their ongoing patience and continued support. 

Match Details

SK Brann v St Mirren
UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round
Venue: Brann Stadion, Bergen
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Kick-off: 7pm (CEST), 6pm (UK)

A very limited number of tickets for Thursday's home match against Valur in the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round will go on sale at 10am on (Wednesday 31st July). 

These tickets are available in the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand and will only be available at the St Mirren Ticket Office on a first come, first served basis. 

Match Details

St Mirren vs Valur FC
UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Thursday 1st August 2024

Season tickets are not valid for this match. 

Ticket Prices

Adult - £29
Concessions* - £20
12-17 - £15
Under 12** - £10

*Over 65, Full-Time Students with valid matriculation card and unemployed.
**U12s must be accompanied by an adult

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com