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All the key information you need for Fareham game - ticket details, youth section entry, pre-match entertainment and key matchday info
Click this link for the latest information on the Fareham game - ticket details, entry for youth section, pre-match entertainment and key match news.
It's one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the season and the local derby between AFC Portchester and Fareham Town returns tomorrow (Saturday, November 16) at The OnSite Group.
This message includes all the latest information on the game: including ticket details and link to online ticket office, entry details for the youth section, entertainment available inside the stadium in the build up to the match, and important travel information for matchday.
LATEST TICKET NEWS
A large crowd is expected for this local derby league match so supporters are being advised to purchase their tickets in advance to avoid the queues at the turnstiles on the day of the game.
Tickets are now selling quickly for this match – the quickest and easiest way to get in on the day is to purchase your tickets in advance. They will arrive in your email inbox as soon as you complete your purchase and all you need to do is then print them out or have them on your phone or device ready to show our gate team as you arrive at the stadium.
To purchase tickets, please click on the following link:
Under-16s get free entry to this match if they are accompanied by an adult. No need to book any tickets online for under-16s – simply walk up to the turnstiles and they will be given entry on the day of the game.
Spectators are reminded the following qualify for the concession admission rate: Over 60s, NHS and emergency services staff, armed forces personnel and 16-18 year olds.
Our gate team may ask to see proof of this so please bring the appropriate ID with you.
AFC PORTCHESTER YOUTH SECTION
Parents/guardians are reminded that your membership card will allow one person to be admitted to this game free of charge.
No need to book any tickets in advance – simply walk up to the turnstiles and show your membership card to the gate team to obtain entry to the game.
Please also remember that under-16s get free entry to home matches if they are accompanied by an adult. Again, no advance booking is required for under-16s – simply walk up to the turnstiles and they will be given entry on the day of the game.
MATCHDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Supporters are being requested to arrive as early as possible for this game to ensure they gain entry to the stadium in good time before kick-off.
There is plenty of entertainment and refreshments available in advance of kick-off to make getting to the ground early worthwhile.
Bars/food will be available from noon from our usual kiosks and bar areas around the ground. Cash and card payments are accepted throughout the stadium.
There will also be live music to enjoy in the fanzone before the match, provided by Elysia Jade, the new Arancione Supporters’ Club Shop will be open and the charity Friends Fighting Cancer (FFC) will also be in attendance – donate your old football shirts and boots to them and find out more about their work.
For the full story on what FFC will be doing on the day and how to donate your old kit/boots at the match click on the following link:
Click here for FFC Fareham game full story
TRAVEL INFORMATION
We urge all people attending this match to walk to the stadium where possible. No extra parking will be available on the day and local residential roads should not be used for parking by those attending.
Please be aware that if you block access on any local roads for either local residents or the emergency services you will be reported to the police and your vehicle could be towed away.
Public transport is available if you are travelling to the match from outside Portchester. First Bus Solent service number 3 between Fareham and Portsmouth stops in Cornaway Lane (around a 10 minute walk to the stadium) and the X4 Southampton to Portsmouth service stops at The Seagull pub (around a 15 minute walk to the stadium).
Portchester railway station is located around 30 minutes walk from the stadium and trains from Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton and Havant stop regularly at the station.
The full address for the stadium is: AFC Portchester, The OnSite Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Portchester, Hants, PO16 9DP.
PARKING AT THE MATCH
No extra parking is being provided for this event. There is parking available directly outside the stadium at Wicor Recreation Ground at the end of Cranleigh Road and this will be available on a strictly first come, first served basis.
Anyone wishing to park outside the stadium is urged to arrive as early as possible to secure a parking space. Please be aware that parking charges apply in this area until 6pm.