See below a guide for away fans of Saturday's League One match against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
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- Portsmouth FC have provided a helpful travel guide for supporters making the trip to Fratton Park
- Parking, ticketing, directions and facilities for away supporters all included within the guide
Getting to Fratton Park
By Car
1. From the West/Midlands
Continue along the M27 Eastbound (ignoring the M275 turn off for Portsmouth City Centre) on to the A27. At the junction with the A2030 turn right towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually the ground is straight ahead.
2. From the M25
Continue along the A3 Southbound, which becomes the A3 (m) and then join the A27 westbound. At the junction with the A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton and eventually the ground is straight ahead.
3. From the East/Sussex
Continue along the A27 westbound. At the junction with A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually the ground is straight ahead.
By Rail
The nearest station is Fratton. Once at Fratton Station you will need to cross the far footbridge over to Platform 1 to exit the station. Once outside another footbridge to the left will take you back over to Goldsmith Avenue. Turn left and walk for approximately 7 minutes.
You will see a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet to your left. Cross the road and carry on left Fratton Park will appear on the right.
Parking
There is limited parking around the stadium and supporters should note that parking restrictions may be in place in streets close to the ground on a matchday. Parking in the club car park which is in Anson Road (P04 8SX) must be booked in advance through the e-ticketing site.
Spaces are priced £10 per car, reduced to £5 for those with a valid blue badge. Those who book a parking space will receive an e-ticket which should be produced at the time of arrival to the parking steward.
There is parking available at Milton Cross School for £6 per car. This is behind the Milton End of the stadium In Milton Road. Approximately a 15 minute walk. The car park opens two hours before the game and is locked for an hour afterwards. There are limited spaces on a first come basis so you are advised to arrive early.
Away Coaches
Visiting supporters will be dropped off by the club car park behind the North Stand with the away fan turnstiles a short walk down the side of the stand to the left and the Milton End.
Anyone needing assistance on the day should email the club in the week leading up to the game so we are aware and can offer help.
Coaches will be parked away from the stadium but will return to the drop
off point to pick up again shortly after the final whistle.
Away Ticket Collections
Visiting supporters that have pre-purchased tickets for the game can collect them from the Portsmouth Ticket Office inside the Club Shop on Anson Road from 2pm on the day.
Fanzone
The Portsmouth Fanzone is open to all supporters and is located behind the Fratton End and Victory Suite.
Activities include:
- Resident DJ
- Inflatable Penalty Shoot out
- Face Painting
Food and Drink
Food and drink can be purchased from kiosks inside Fratton Park and from the Fanzone.
There is also fast food outlets in close proximity to each other and the stadium.
Please note that Fratton Park is a cashless stadium, with card payments only.
Away End
Visiting fans will be housed in the Milton End (East Stand) with turnstiles open from 1.30pm.
The Milton End is sheltered with a roof. Due to the gradient at Fratton Park it is accessed via 27 steps with handrails to Row X WITH Row A 42 steps down to the front.
There are no accessible toilets or catering facilities at ground level. Women’s toilets are situated by the turnstile of entry.
Men’s toilets are 18 steps up leading to the seats.
The food kiosks are behind the end serving a selection of snacks and soft drinks.
Unfortunately, no alcohol is available due to kiosks being in view of the pitch.
Wheelchair Spaces
We have five available spaces for visiting clubs which are distributed to the club as part of the away fan allocation. Unfortunately, these are situated at the other end of the stadium.
Ambulant Disabled Supporters
Away ambulant disabled fans should contact the club’s DLO Emma Smith by emailing EmmaSmith@pompeyfc.co.uk to discuss any specific needs they might have.
Designated Away Pub
The designated pub for away fans is The Good Companion, 2 Eastern Road, Fratton, P03 6ES. The stadium is a ten minute walk from the pub.
Musical Instruments
Any fan who wishes to take a drum or other musical instrument should email Portsmouth in advance.