OPERATIONAL BRIEF: PORTSMOUTH
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A pint in Portsmouth is £4.50–£6.00. Inside Fratton Park, beer is priced around £3.50–£4.50. The stadium is strictly cashless.
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN PORTSMOUTH
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Stadium access – Fratton Park
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Take the train to 'Fratton' station, which is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. Follow Goldsmith Avenue past the KFC towards the ground.
Warning: Goldsmith Avenue is the main artery and becomes extremely congested. Avoid driving to the ground; stick to the rail network.
Away fans are located in the Milton End. Entrance is via Turnstiles 19–22. The stand is an older, uncovered terrace area (mostly).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Alcohol
CRITICAL
Fratton Park is an old-school, historic ground. Concessions are cashless. Searches are thorough. Milton End is exposed to the elements.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes for away fans lead towards the coach parking on Rodney Road or back to Fratton rail station.
Exit via the main turnstile gates directly onto the Milton Road perimeter.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Southampton (SOU) / London Gatwick (LGW) / Heathrow (LHR)
Transfer
Direct train from Gatwick to Fratton/Southsea takes 1 hour 20 mins. From Heathrow, use the 'National Express' coach.
Tip
Southampton Airport is very close, but Gatwick offers far more international connections for travelling fans.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Gunwharf Quays is the main designer outlet and leisure hub by the harbor with many bars. Southsea Seafront and Albert Road offer local pub culture.
RECOMMENDED
Gunwharf Quays / Southsea offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
The Hard (Portsmouth Harbour)
Located right by the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. It is the city's primary transport interchange and assembly point.
POLICE PROFILE
PROACTIVE
Hampshire Constabulary handle matchday policing. They are proactive and use early interventions for local derbies. Generally approachable for visitors.