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MatchesNORWICHNORWICH CITY FC vs PORTSMOUTH FC

MATCH BRIEF: NORWICH CITY FC vs PORTSMOUTH FC

Fan Safety
64/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:52.131Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Norwich City FC

AWAY TEAM

Portsmouth FC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
03 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
40
VENUE
Carrow Road
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

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Fan Safety Score
64
Physical Safety
75GOOD
Theft Protection
55MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

A pint in Norwich pubs is roughly £4.50–£6.00. Inside Carrow Road, beer is around £5.00. The stadium is strictly cashless.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

9°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

5.6°C - 12.4°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessCarrow Road

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Carrow Road is a 10-minute walk from Norwich Railway Station. Simply exit the station and turn left onto Koblenz Avenue.

Warning: Parking near the stadium is very restricted. Use the city center multi-storeys or Park and Ride services.

Away fans are located in the South Stand (The Regency Security Stand), typically Blocks F, G, and H. Entrance is via dedicated away turnstiles.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Professional cameras
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Bottles/Cans

CRITICAL

Carrow Road is a cashless stadium. Safe standing is present in parts of the away end. Bag policy: A4 size max. Searching is thorough.

Exit routes & evacuation

Designated exit routes lead towards the coach park or back along the riverside towards the station.

Exit via the main turnstile gates directly onto the stadium perimeter road. Stewards will direct the flow.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Norwich Airport (NWI) / London Stansted (STN)

Transfer

Norwich Airport is 15 mins by taxi (£15). From Stansted, take a direct train or bus (approx. 2 hours).

Tip

Stansted is a much larger hub with more international connections for European games.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The Riverside Entertainment Centre, located between the station and the stadium, has many bars and restaurants. The City Centre 'Lanes' offer more traditional pubs.

RECOMMENDED

Riverside / The Lanes offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Tombland

An historic area near the Cathedral with several pubs and plenty of space. It's close to the city center and a 15-20 minute walk to the ground.

POLICE PROFILE

FRIENDLY

Norfolk Police are generally low-key and approachable. They use a community policing style but will act on anti-social behavior or illegal pyrotechnics.

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