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🚗 Away Day Guide: Portsmouth

All you need to know about Saturday's match

17 January 2023

Club News

🚗 Away Day Guide: Portsmouth

All you need to know about Saturday's match

17 January 2023

Exeter City are on the road this weekend with a trip to face Portsmouth in a 3pm kick-off at Fratton Park in EFL Sky Bet League One, 3pm.

Match Tickets 

Tickets are SOLD OUT for our trip to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth on Saturday, January 21, 3pm.

The 1600 tickets are now all gone. Thank you for your support!

The Stadium

  • Name: Fratton Park
  • Opened: 1899
  • Capacity: 21,100
  • Address: Fratton Park, 44 Frogmore Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, PO4 8RA

Portsmouth have played at Fratton Park since they were formed in 1898, and it remains one of the most characterful stadiums in the country. 

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The main stand was designed by well known football architect Archibald Leitchm and was described as an "Ornate Pavillion complete with Clocktower" which is similar to Fulham's Craven Cottage.

Between January and August 2022, work to refurbish and reprofile the North and South stands took place and when completed restored Fratton Park's capacity to approximately 20,000. Work to refurbish and restore the 3,200 capacity to the Milton End began on 2 November 2022.

How to get there

By Car

Postcode for SatNav:PO4 8RA

For the fastest route to Fratton Park, follow the A30, A35, A31 and M27 to Mile End Road in Portsmouth. From here take the A2030 to Frogmore Road in Southsea. 

By Train

The Train from Exeter to Portsmouth takes around 3 hours to 3 and a half hours.

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.

Please click here to plan your journey.

Grecian Travel

Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, will be available for City's trip to Bristol Rovers.

  • The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 9.45am for a fare of £27.

Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.

Currently Grecian Travel can only be booked directly.

For more information or to book please contact John Bishop on 07904 036334 or by email at: john.bishop760@btinternet.com (after 6pm)

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 our 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. Miltoncross Academy - Football & Events Parking at Miltoncross.

At the Stadium

Visiting Fans

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 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.

Matchday Experience

For the ultimate matchday experience head to the new improved Fanzone before the game. Located behind the Fratton End and Victory Suite the zone is a hive of activity on matchdays and is open and accessible to all supporters. 

Entertainment in the Fanzone

Up to three hours before kick-off there is a range of activities for all ages: including a resident DJ, inflatable penalty shoot out, face painting as well as a special appearance from our club mascot, Nelson. Keep your eyes peeled for new competitions in the Fanzone.

Food and Drink

Alongside the regular food offering in the stadium kiosks inside Fratton Park the Fanzone is set to feature new and improved food offerings in 2022/23.

There is a KFC, McDonald's and Dominos all around the stadium in close proximity to each other.

Cashless Stadium

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

Pubs for Away Fans

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.

Total Distance

The total distance between St James Park and Fratton Park is 130 miles and it takes around three hours and five minutes to drive.

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