NOTTINGHAM'S hugely-anticipated meeting with Bedford next week has already smashed this season's advanced ticket sale record.

The biggest crowd of the campaign is anticipated to flood Meadow Lane when the second placed Green and Whites host the third place Bedford on Sunday, January 27 (2.45pm kick-off).

With Nottingham's biggest game of the season to date being televised live to millions on Sky Sport, club chief executive Simon Beatham has implored sports fans to get behind the high-flying Championship side.

"It is a huge game for the Sky cameras with it being second versus third and this is a great opportunity for the people of Nottinghamshire to show the rest of the country just how big support is for rugby in the area," Beatham said.

You can book now by going to www.nottinghamrugbydirect.co.uk or by calling the club office on 0115 907 0070.

Melanie Lawson, who oversees ticketing for Nottingham Rugby, said the response to the Blues' visit continues to go from strength-to-strength.

"Our move to online ticket sales has been great with our advanced purchases doubling since October," Lawson said.

"We have really seen a spike in interest in the Bedford game with fans really getting on board for what is going to be an exciting day at Meadow Lane."

Groups can claim great saving as well with five tickets going for £50 in the Haydn Green Stand and groups of five able to get into the Derek Pavis Stand for £75.

Nottingham Rugby Partner Club members receive a special rate of adults ONLY £10 and Children £1 in the Haydn Green Stand when purchasing from the ticket office on 0115 907 0070. When purchasing your ticket quote "your rugby club" to receive £2 cash back to your club. This offer is available for all Nottingham Rugby home games.

Nottingham promise to deliver an action-packed show on the field and the club is determined to deliver the same off it with a bigger and better Green and Whites Market Place.

EA SPORTS DUGOUT is coming to Meadow Lane to add to the pre-match entertainment where you can sample the latest video games on high-definition technology.