Today the Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets began their journey to Bathurst where they will join Adelaide United in bringing the people of regional NSW their first ever A-League fixture.

“It is great that we are taking the game regional and I think it is really important that our game is taken to these areas,“ coach Gary van Egmond said.

“There are a lot of football supporters in those country areas and it is a good feeling to get out there and be amongst those people.

“We haven’t won away from home for a while so we are looking forward to a bit of a change of scenery and hopefully a change of luck."

It is an important game for the Jets, with the team remaining in ninth spot on the ladder after a 1-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix on Friday night but just five points out of the top six.

“Friday’s game was disappointing and we are now looking forward to backing up against Adelaide on Wednesday and the boys are really up for a strong performance," the coach explained.

“Adelaide are in a fairly similar boat to us, both teams will be desperate and that is one thing you can be sure of."

Catch the Jets during their visit to Bathurst:

Tuesday January 24:
10am - Training at Carrington Park
4pm - Skills clinic at Proctor Park

Wednesday January 25:
8pm - Jets v Adelaide at Carrington Park, ticket information available here.

Thursday January 26:
10am - Australia Day appearance at Machattie Park