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OPERATIONAL BRIEF: MIDDLESBROUGH

STATUS: ELEVATED RISK
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:46.328Z|Author: system
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Fan Safety Score
68
Physical Safety
80•GOOD
Theft Protection
60•MODERATE
Scams
75•GOOD
Police Reliability
50•MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 04/11 12:00 AM

AVG BEER

Middlesbrough is cheap (Parmo territory). Pints £3.00-£4.00. Inside Riverside: £4.80.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

FORECAST

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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN MIDDLESBROUGH

21 NOV15:00
Middlesbrough FC vs Bristol City FCChampionship
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24 NOV19:45
Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFCChampionship
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05 DEC12:30
Middlesbrough FC vs Derby County FCChampionship
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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium access – Riverside Stadium

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Walk from Station (15-20 mins). Follow crowds through underpass. Stadium is isolated near docks.

Warning: The walk involves underpasses. Police funnel away fans separately for big games.

Modern bowl. Away fans in East Stand (South Corner). Turnstiles 53-61. Capacity ~3,000.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Bottles
  • Video cameras

CRITICAL

Concourses are good. View is unrestricted. Windy (near river).

Exit routes & evacuation

Police cordon leads fans back to the station/coaches.

Exit via the East Stand gates to the car park.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Teesside International (MME) / Newcastle (NCL)

Transfer

Taxi from MME. Train/Metro from NCL.

Tip

MME has few flights (Amsterdam connection).

RECOMMENDED ZONE

Baker Street / Bedford Street. Micro-pubs and Ale houses. Friendly vibe.

RECOMMENDED

Baker Street offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Middlesbrough Station

Safe meeting point. Doctor Browns used to be away pub (check recent reports). 'The navigation' is often designated.

POLICE PROFILE

FIRM

Cleveland Police are experienced. Derby vs Sunderland/Newcastle is extremely heavily policed (Bubble trips often).