🚙 Travel Guide: Portsmouth (Tuesday, February 18)

Exeter City are in leasing.com Trophy semi-final action on Tuesday, February 18 as the Grecians make the trip to Fratton Park to face Portsmouth in a 7:45pm kick-off.

Here is all you need to know for the journey as City sit a match away from a trip to Wembley Stadium...

STADIUM: FRATTON PARK (PO4 8SX)

Portsmout have played at Fratton Park since they were formed in 1898, and it remains one of the most characterful stadiums in the country. 

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The main stand was designed by well known football architect Archibald Leitchm and was described as an "Ornate Pavillion complete with Clocktower" which is similar to Fulham's Craven Cottage.

The Fratton End was opened in 1997 and is the most modern of the stands in the stadium, as well as the tallest. The seats have the outline of Jimmy Dickinson, the player with most appearances for the club. The North and South Stands are both two tiered, while the Milton End, which will host our fans next week, was once the only roofless stand in the Premier League.

TICKETS

Tickets are now on sale for City's Leasing.com Trophy semi-final against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Tuesday, February 18 in a 7:45pm kick-off.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here. Tickets can also be purchased from the club shop until 4pm on Monday, February 17.

Ticket prices in the Milton End are as follows: 

  • Adults: £10
  • Senior (65+): £5
  • Young Person (18-22): £5
  • Wheelchair/Ambulant: £7
  • Under-17s: £1

Further details

  • Advance Discounts? YES, there is a £2 increase for all tickets apart from under-17s which increase by £1.
  • Matchday Purchase available? Yes. Cash only.
  • Ambulant: Pay age related price and carer free. Please contact 0345 646 1898 to purchase.
  • Wheelchair: Pay age related price and carer free. Please contact 0345 646 1898 to purchase.

GRECIAN TRAVEL

  • The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 2:15pm for a fare of £25.

Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services). Junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton.) All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.

How to buy

The easiest way to buy is online, or on your mobile using the clubs ticketing system.

For more information or to book please contact Chris Woolcott on 01392 250250 or John Bishop on 07904036334 or by email at: john.bishop760@btinternet.com (after 6pm).

Alternatively, drop into reception at St James Park to book.

BY ROAD

For the fastest route to Fratton Park, follow the A30, A35, A31 and M27 to Mile End Road in Portsmouth. From here take the A2030 to Frogmore Road in Southsea. The car park at the stadium is reserved for home fans, which means visiting supporters are left with the choice of either street parking which is generally available due to a lack of parking restrictions near the stadium, or on of the matchday car parks which can be found at the Miltoncross academy or on Velder Avenue.

BY RAIL

Trains from Exeter St David’s take around three to three and a half hours, with a change of service at either Salisbury or Westbury. However, while there are plenty of outbound services on the day, the last suitable train back from Portsmouth Harbour leaves at 8.23pm.

PUBS/FOOD

Popular with away fans is the Good Companion pub, which is on the main A2030 about a five minute walk away from the ground. It is a large pub serving real ales and had a good mix of home and away support. Other nearby pubs include the Brewers Arms, and the Milton Arms, both found on Milton Road.

AWAY FAN GUIDE

Click here to find out all you need to know about visiting Fratton Park.

TOTAL DISTANCE

The total distance between St James Park and Fratton Park is 130 miles and it takes around three hours and five minutes to drive.