Away Days Guide | Portsmouth vs. Cardiff City

Fratton Park
Brian Barry-Murphy's men take a trip to the South Coast on Saturday, to face Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
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Fratton Park
TICKET NEWS

All 2,200 away tickets for this fixture are sold out.

There will be no ticket sales available to away fans on matchday. Supporters are advised not to travel without tickets.

Collections and reprints will be made available from the away turnstiles 19 - 22. Photographic ID will need to be provided when collecting any tickets on matchday.

Fratton Park
TRAVEL TIPS

The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to Fratton Park takes approximately three hours, via the M4, M3 and M27. 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 on Anson Road (P04 8SX) is sold out. Those who have booked a parking space will receive an eTicket which should be produced at the time of arrival to the parking steward.

There is parking available at Milton Cross School for £8 per car. This is behind the Milton End of the stadium on Milton Road, approximately a 15-minute walk. The car park opens two hours before the game. There are limited spaces on a first come basis, so you are advised to arrive early.

Visiting supporters travelling by coach will be dropped off on Rodney Road (P04 8SP) which is a short walk to the away turnstiles.

Fratton Station is a 10-minute walk from Fratton Park. The journey from Cardiff Central takes approximately three hours and 15 minutes, with direct routes available. 

Upon arrival, cross the far footbridge over to Platform 1 to exit the station. When 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 KFC outlet to your left. Cross the road and carry on left. Fratton Park will appear on the right.

Fratton Park
AWAY END

With a capacity of 20,867, Fratton Park is the fifth smallest ground in the Sky Bet Championship this season. 

Visiting fans will be housed in the Milton End (East Stand) with turnstiles open 90 minutes prior to kick off.

Matchday programmes are available to purchase outside of the stadium and at the kiosk inside the stadium. 

Located behind the Fratton End and Victory Suite, the Portsmouth FC FanZone is a hive of activity on matchdays and is open and accessible to supporters. Up to three hours before kick-off, they offer a range of activities for all ages, including a resident DJ and game station as well as a special appearance from club mascot, Nelson.

Fratton Park
PIES AND PINTS

The food kiosks are behind the Milton End serving a selection of alcohol, food and soft drinks. Portsmouth FC operate a challenge 25 policy.

There is a water refill station available at the away end should supporters wish to bring empty bottles. 

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.

No food purchased externally can be brought into the stadium.

Alan Knight
IN MEMORY | ALAN KNIGHT

Portsmouth FC club legend Alan Knight sadly passed away earlier this week. Alan spent 22 years playing at Fratton Park, making 801 appearances between 1978 and 2000.

At the request of Alan’s family, a minute’s silence will be observed just prior to kick-off. Our hosts have respectfully asked that all supporters are in their seats by 2.55pm.

Fratton Park
TOURIST TIME

If you're making the most of your trip to Portsmouth, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?

The Mary Rose – See the salvaged remains of King Henry VIII’s famous warship and thousands of preserved Tudor artefacts.

Spinnaker Tower - Ride up the 170-metre landmark for views across the harbor, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Tour famous ships like the 18th-century HMS Victory and the ironclad HMS Warrior 1860.

Gunwharf Quays - Shop at the waterfront outlet center, which offers numerous restaurants, bars, and a cinema right by the marina.

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