FLEETWOOD TOWN - Saturday 6th April 2019

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FLEETWOOD TOWN - Saturday 6th April 2019
HIGHBURY STADIUM
Capacity: 5,327 (Seats 2,701)
Address: Park Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 6TX
Telephone: 01253 775080

Details for Southend United visit to Fleetwood can be found on the following:

Post 2; - Fleetwood By Road/Parking

Post 3, - Fleetwood Where to Drink

Post 4 - Fleetwood By Train

Post 5 - Fleetwood By Coach

Post 6 –- Fleetwood Ticket information

Post 7 - What’s the Ground like/Reviews

ALL THESE DETAILS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
IF YOU CAN FIND CHEAPER FARES PLEASE LET US KNOW.

This is your Forum please feel free to post anything relevant to this trip

 

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Fleetwood By Road/Parking

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-one/highbury-stadium-fleetwood-town.html#adirections-and-car-parking

Leave the M6 at Junction 32 and take the M55 towards Blackpool. Then leave the M55 at Junction 3 and take the A585 towards Fleetwood. On the outskirts of Fleetwood, you will come to a roundabout with Blackpool and Fylde college on your left. Continue straight on towards Fleetwood but after the roundabout take the first left into Copse Road. After about a mile and as you pass Fleetwood Fire station on your left then branch left and turn left onto Radcliffe Road (going back on yourself but in parallel with Copse Road). Then take the next right into Stanley Road and the stadium is at the bottom of this road on your left. There is no parking for away supporters at the stadium itself but there is plenty of street parking available in the area. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area via YourParkingSpace.co.uk.

Post Code for SAT NAV: FY7 6TX

 

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Fleetwood Where to Drink

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-one/highbury-stadium-fleetwood-town.html#apubs-for-away-fans

There is Jim's Sports Bar at the ground, which normally admits away fans. The facilities in this bar are excellent, but get there early as it is bound to be very popular on matchdays. It is located at the back of the Memorial Stand and can be accessed from the park pathway that runs along that side of the ground. It is open from 12 noon on Saturdays and 5pm on matchday evenings and shows BT and Sky Sports on a large number of televisions. The Highbury Club which is located adjacent to the away turnstiles does not allow in visiting supporters.

Martin Crimp a visiting Southport fan informs me; 'We were directed to the Queens Hotel, on Poulton Road, about a 15 minute walk away. It has Sky Sports on multi screens along with a decent pint of Thwaites. Go up Highbury Avenue then left at the St Nicholas church into Poulton Road. The Queens is about 300 yards along this road on the left.'

Otherwise, it is probably best to take the 10-15 minute stroll into Fleetwood itself (on leaving the stadium entrance go up to the main road and turn left) where there are plenty of pubs to be found. My choice would be the Wetherspoon outlet the Thomas Drummond on London Street (off Lord Street). About the same distance away is the Strawberry Gardens pub on Poulton Road. This is owned by the local Fuzzy Duck brewery and features beers from that brewery as well as guest ales. It also provides food the catering for which is provided by Syd Little (of Little & Large fame) and his wife. On the seafront itself is the Mount Hotel, that benefits from showing live televised sports. These three pubs; the Thomas Drummond, the Mount Hotel and the Strawberry Gardens are all listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Alcohol is also available inside the stadium but only to away fans who have seating tickets in the Parkside Stand.

 

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FLEETWOOD by Train

From the footballgrounsguide site:
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-one/highbury-stadium-fleetwood-town.html#aby-train

There is no railway station in Fleetwood itself. The closest is at Poulton-le-Fylde, which is just over five miles away. However it is more likely that fans will head to Blackpool North station which is around seven miles away. A taxi from the station to Fleetwood will cost you the best part of £20, which may okay if there is a group of you. For smaller groups it may be better to catch a bus to Fleetwood, Service numbers 1 and 14, run from Blackpool.

Jean Cox of Blackpool Transport informs me; 'When you come out of Blackpool North Station walk up to the main road which is Talbot Road and then walk down past Wilkinson’s store, cross the road at the Station Pub and then walk down to the bus stop outside Home Bargains. The line 14 is on the hour and then every 10 minutes to Fleetwood. Or you can walk down to the Promenade. At the North Pier you will see the tram stop, at the end of the tram shelter there is a bus stop for the Line 1 which also goes to Fleetwood. Line 1 runs 12 minutes past the hour and then every 20 minutes. You can buy an unlimited day travel pass for £3.95 per adult'.

If you have time on your hands and you fancy a trip along the sea front, then you could walk to the sea front in Blackpool and catch one of the new fleet of trams that were introduced in 2012. Services to Fleetwood run every 20 minutes and the journey takes around 40 minutes. The nearest stop to the ground is Stanley Road, which is around 200 yards from the stadium.

Mark Cotterill a visiting Blackpool fan adds; 'Most away fans who go to Fleetwood by train will normally go via Preston, where you can change for Poulton-le-Fylde. You can then get either a number 80 or 82 bus to Fleetwood (the bus stop is directly opposite the station entrance). Which costs £5.50 return. You can get off on Poulton Road right outside the Strawberry Gardens Pub (the ground is a 10-15 walk from the pub). The bus takes only 15-20 minutes. If you go from Blackpool North the bus takes 45 minutes and Tram around 50 minutes. A Bus timetable can be downloaded from the Lancashire County Council website (PDF document).

TRAINS

NOT AN EASY ONE BY TRAIN

FROM LONDON
10.36 London Euston direct to Blackpool North 13.20 £34.00 Advance single must be booked in advance.

18.20 Blackpool North, change at Preston arrives London Euston 21.33 £26.00 Advance single must be booked in advance.

Other trains dearer, tickets can be bought on line at the following link:
http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/servi...l/060419/0945/dep/060419/1730/dep#outwardJump

FROM SOUTHEND

Fares are being shown as £93.00 with advance singles must be bought in advance

Bus replacement on Liverpool Street Line

If your Travelling from Southend it’s worth considering the Travelzone coach which would be considerably cheaper and easier

As always all information is given in good faith, but please check out carefully for yourself before booking

 

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COACH SERVICES TO FLEETWOOD

We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games, Shrimperzone's own service ZONE TRAVEL and one run by the SHRIMPERS TRUST.

Zone Travel have seats available at £30.00 Adult
Tickets can be booked at the following
https://www.zonetravel.co.uk/

Shrimpers Trust have seats available at £30.00 members £35.00 non-members
Tickets can be booked at the following link:
https://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/travel.asp?game_id=0

 

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FLEETWOOD TICKET INFORMATION

Details are now on the SUFC official site:

Tickets for Blues' clash against Fleetwood Town on 6 April are now on sale.
We have been allocated 100 standing tickets and 150 seated tickets to start, prices below;

Percy Ronson (Standing)

Adult £22
Over 65 £17
Under 25 £17
Under 16 £7
Under 5 FREE (only available from the Ticket Office)


Parkside (Seating)

Adult £24
Over 65 £19
Under 25 £19
Under 16 £8
Under 5 FREE (only available from the Ticket Office)

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or by phone (08444 770077)

Please note that Fleetwood are not able to duplicate standing tickets, please consider this when asking for tickets to be posted.

There are up to 7 wheelchair accessible bays available located in the Parkside Stand, these need to be purchased from Fleetwood Town ticket office on 01253 775080 (option 1)

Disabled supporters pay the age relevant price with a complimentary carer if required.

Please note if you are purchasing concession tickets, proof of ID may be requested when entering the ground, if you are unable to provide documentation, you may be asked to upgrade or entry may be refused.

 

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WHAT’S IT LIKE FOR AWAY FANS

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-one/highbury-stadium-fleetwood-town.html#awhat-is-it-like-for-away-supporters

Away fans are mostly housed in the Percy Ronson terrace at one end of the stadium, where 831 fans can be accommodated. This terrace which was opened in 2007, is covered, free from supporting pillars and affords a good view of the playing action. The Club have recently improved the facilities in this area with a new snack bar and toilet block. The terrace capacity also includes an open flat standing area on the Highbury Stand side. The official capacities are 621 for the Percy Ronson Terrace and 210 for the Highbury side standing area. There is an away fans ticket office and programme booth situated outside the visiting supporters entrance.

Visiting supporters are also allocated 300 seats in the Parkside Stand and this can be increased if required. The facilities in this stand are far better than the terrace with alcoholic drinks available to purchase and there are large screens on the concourse showing Sky Sports. For teams with a smaller following then only the Parkside seats will be made available and not the Percy Ronson Terrace. Food on offer inside the Highbury Stadium includes; Cheeseburgers (£3), Hot Dogs (£3) and a range of Hollands Pies (£3).

Also, listen out for the odd sea shanty music which is played when Fleetwood score (hopefully we won’t hear this DoDtS).

 

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Highbury is almost like a ritual for us, and me personally one of my favourite 'home games'. We haven't missed a Southend match there yet. We usually park in Preston and get the train to Blackpool North. Last season they still had the rickety old rolling stock which would make anyone appreciate being squashed on C2C. We then go walkabouts on Blackpool seafront and get the tram to Starr Gate, Fleetwood. Either fish and chips at the Royal Oak café, or if we fancy a beer as well the North Euston. Both are excellent and right outside the tram stop. Dependent on the weather wander down to the ground from there, or back on the tram for a couple of stops. If we have time the Jim's sports bar is also excellent, more TV's than at Currys, and a huge screen at one end. Afterwards either Jim's or back to the North Euston as they have Sky Sports for the evening footie. I like it in there as it's a grand old hotel with plenty of nostalgia to Fleetwood's fishing history.

Driving straight there (via the M6) is a bit of a grind. The M55 is usually solid with day trippers to Blackpool, especially if the weather is good. Locals also use the A585 as an alternative for Blackpool which can be a bit of a pig but you may get a fair run at it, good luck. As you get into Fleetwood there is a Freeport and an Asda just off one of the roundabouts. Traffic is usually very, very heavy. Preston to Fleetwood is about 25 miles each way driving but sometimes you feel you've done a lot more. Not good if you've just done the drive, or just about to drive back to Essex.

 

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League Away Match No. 21

 

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Coach seats are still available with The Zone. Online bookings available until PM this Friday (day before match)

https://www.zonetravel.co.uk/fleetwood-coach-trip/

 

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Please note we are doing a special promotion for the remainder of the day for tomorrow coach to Fleetwood.
Book ONE adult, and ONE Under 16 year old travels FREE.
T&C's apply - All Under 16's must be accompanied.

Special BOND offer to support the team.

https://www.zonetravel.co.uk/fleetwood-coach-trip/