Away Fans' Guide | Portsmouth

Please note that there are no tickets remaining for this fixture, and fans are advised not to travel if they do not possess a ticket.

Tickets are available for collection from the Home Park Ticket Office until 3pm on Thursday, 15 September. After which time all tickets will be sent to Portsmouth for collection from the Ticket Office in the Club Shop on Anson Road.

If you have been expecting tickets to arrive in the post, if they do not arrive by Friday 15 September please contact the Home Park Ticket Office on 01752 907700 or email tickets@pafc.co.uk by 3pm for us to be able to arrange duplicates for collection on the day, after 1pm, from the Ticket Office in the Club Shop on Anson Road.

Club address:

Portsmouth Football Club 
Fratton Park 
Portsmouth 
PO4 8RA

Directions to Fratton Park

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 you will see the ground in front of you.

From the M25:

Continue along the A3 southbound, which becomes the A3(M) and then joins the A27 westbound. At the junction with the A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually you will see the ground in front of you.

From the east (Sussex): 

Continue along the A27 westbound. At the junction with the A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually you will see the ground in front of you.

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, located in Anson Road (P04 8SX), must be booked in advance through the club’s e-ticketing site. Spaces are priced at £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.

Alternatively, you can park at Milton Cross School which is behind the stadium and roughly a 15 minute walk to the away turnstiles. However, the school has limited spaces so fans are advised to arrive as early as possible. See link below:

Miltoncross Academy - Football & Events Parking at Miltoncross (google.com)

There is a car park with 26 accessible parking spaces available to home and away fans.

Portsmouth FC's accessible car parking policy is that these are spaces are allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis and early arrival is advised. Please note that accessible parking spaces cannot be reserved in advance. There is a discretionary concession charge of £5 per vehicle.

To indicate your entitlement to an accessible space, you should be in possession of a valid special concession season ticket or match ticket, or the holder of a valid Blue Badge, which should be displayed. You should show entitlement to the steward on your arrival at the car park entrance.

The car park is actively managed by stewards to ensure the most appropriate parking space is found for your individual needs. There is no entitlement to park in a specific space or area of the car park.

Please indicate any specific needs you might have (eg, rear or side-opening vehicle) on arrival. If you need to drop off someone with limited mobility, please advise a steward on arrival, who will assist.

If you require a wheelchair on your arrival, please contact the Safety Officer, mariestedman@pompeyfc.co.uk, ideally at least 48 hours before the match, who will organise for you, subject to limited availability.

Entrance to the club car park is via Anson Road, off Rodney Road. The postcode is PO4 8SX.

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 over to Goldsmith Avenue. Turn left and walk for approximately 7 minutes. You will see a KFC outlet to your left. Cross the road and Fratton Park will appear on the right.

There are First bus stops on Goldsmith Avenue and frequent buses from Portsmouth city centre. Stagecoach bus stops are in St Mary’s Road. which is further away from the ground. Visit www.firstgroup.com and www.stagecoachbus.com

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. 

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.

Miles Away Travel Club

f you have not travelled with us this season and you are aged 16/17 then you need to get your signed Parental Forms and Code of Conduct back to us at the Home Park Ticket Office. If you are under 15 or under we need the Travel Consent Form.

These forms can be found here: Miles Away Travel Club | Plymouth Argyle - PAFC and we require them either handed into us or emailed back to us via tickets@pafc.co.uk or travel may be denied and no refunds or credits will be issued.

We have a number outstanding, and all have been called with a message left and emails also sent to advise of the requirement.

The away supporters are seated in the Milton End (East Stand). Due to the gradient at Fratton Park, it is accessed via 27 steps (with handrails) to Row X and 42 steps to the front Row A.

Unfortunately, seats in the front row do not have much leg room and rows A-G are unsuitable for anyone under 5’4” (1.60m) tall due to a wall at the front of the stand. There are no accessible toilets or catering facilities at ground level.

Women's toilets are situated by the turnstiles. Men’s toilets are 18 steps up, leading to the seats. There is a food kiosk at the top of the stairs, before you reach the seats.

Away ambulant disabled users should contact the club's ticketing DLO Sian Ellis by emailing sianellis@pompeyfc.co.uk or calling 0345 646 1898 prior to the match to discuss any specific needs they may have.

Please note that the away wheelchair sections is with the home fans at pitch level. An accessible toilet is available, adjacent to the spaces. Portsmouth FC are acutely aware of the need to move away wheelchair fans and has this issue under constant review.

Away wheelchair users should contact the club's Ticketing DLO Courtner Hollier by emailing sianellis@pompeyfc.co.uk or calling 0345 646 1898 prior to the match to discuss any specific needs they may have

Ear Defenders
There are five sets of ear defenders available for matchday use. To reserve a pair, contact the ticket office by emailing sianellis@pompeyfc.co.uk or calling 0345 646 1898.

Audio Described Commentary Service

Audio described match commentary is available and it is advised that this is booked in advance. Contact the ticket office by emailing sianellis@pompeyfc.co.uk or calling 0345 646 1898. This service is free, but there is a charge if the headsets are not returned. The transmitter will be delivered to your seat pre-match and can be returned at the VIP/Chimes entrance in Frogmore Road or by giving the set to your nearest steward. The club can supply headphones, but it is recommended that you bring your own. The commentary starts approximately 10 minutes before kick-off and the service is available to home and away fans.

Located behind the Fratton End and Victory Suite, the Fanzone is a hive of activity on matchdays and is open and accessible to all supporters.

Fanzone - Portsmouth (portsmouthfc.co.uk)

Entertainment in Fanzone

Up to three hours before kick-off Portsmouth offer a range of activities for all ages: including a resident DJ, inflatable penalty shoot out, face painting and a special appearance from the club mascot, Nelson.

Club shop opens: 9am. Located behind the North Stand in Anson Road and is also home to the club’s Ticket Office.

Turnstiles open: 1:30pm

Alongside Portsmouth FC's regular food offering in the stadium kiosks inside Fratton Park, the Fanzone features new food offerings for this season.

Food Outlets around Fratton Park

There is a KFC, McDonald's and Domino’s near the stadium in close proximity to each other.

KFC Southsea, Portsmouth – The Home of Fried Chicken Visit our PORTSMOUTH, UNIT 3 THE POMPEY CENTRE,

Location | Mcdonald's (mcdonalds.com) Domino's Portsmouth - South - Pizza Delivery or Takeaway (dominos.co.uk)

There is also a Tesco store directly behind the Fratton End which has a cafeteria. TESCO - Portsmouth, Fratton Way - Opening Times & Store Offers (openingtimesin.uk)

Fratton Park is a cashless stadium. Please remember to bring your credit or debit card with you to the match.

Visiting fans will be housed in the Milton End (East Stand) with turnstiles open from 1.30pm on a weekend fixture and 6.15pm for an evening game. The 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. Man’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.

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.

Good Companion pub in Portsmouth | Pub & Social | Greene King Pubs (greeneking-pubs.co.uk)