OPERATIONAL BRIEF: BLACKBURN
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LAST UPDATED: 04/11 12:00 AM
Blackburn is cheap. Pints £3.50–£5.00. Inside Ewood Park, beer is approx £5.00. Cashless stadium.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN BLACKBURN
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Ewood Park
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Mill Hill station is a 15 min walk. Blackburn station is 25-30 mins walk or take a bus (No. 1, 3, 24).
Warning: Traffic on the A666 (Bolton Road) can be heavy on matchdays.
Away fans in the Bryan Douglas Darwen End. Capacity 4,000-7,000. Access via Velvet Street/Bolton Road.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Pyrotechnics
- Glass bottles
CRITICAL
Cashless stadium for food/drink. Concourse facilities are good. Rail seating in some sections.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police may manage traffic flow on Bolton Road to allow fans to cross.
Exit via the Darwen End gates to Bolton Road.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Transfer
Direct trains to Blackburn are available but less frequent (approx 1h 10m). Or train to Manchester Piccadilly then transfer.
Tip
Manchester is the closest major international hub.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Blackburn center has some pubs (The Postal Order - Wetherspoons). Many fans drink near the station or designated away pubs (e.g. The Golden Cup near the ground).
RECOMMENDED
Blackburn Station Area offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Blackburn Railway Station
Fans usually head to nearby pubs or walk to the ground from here. The Golden Cup (near M65 J4) is often for away fans.
POLICE PROFILE
STANDARD
Lancashire Police. Generally relaxed unless it is a derby (Burnley). Follow steward instructions.