General Info - Southampton (a)

[ClaretTony]

For any info ahead of the game at Southampton other than tickets and coach travel.

Links for these threads along with ticket info and Accy Clarets will be in the sticky post.

[box_of_frogs]

Do we know when date / time of KO will be confirmed?

[bfcmik]

Do we know when date / time of KO will be confirmed?

The 3rd round is complete after the Leyton Orient-Derby game concludes, so I suspect we will hear tomorrow sometime. (even though they have probably decided on all the TV fixtures already)

[ClaretTony]

Do we know when date / time of KO will be confirmed?

We will probably now have to wait for some agreement on the televised games before things are confirmed

[jrgbfc]

Game been confirmed for Saturday 8th 3pm. Sorry if posted elsewhere.

[bfcfan1882]

Anyone booked Manchester to Southampton train?...........

"Avanti's timetable for this day is not yet confirmed. Please check back soon."

[Leisure]

https://www.facebook.com/10005759466370 ... l/?app=fbl

[Transpennine]

Anyone booked Manchester to Southampton train?...........

"Avanti's timetable for this day is not yet confirmed. Please check back soon."

That train is operated by Cross country, not Avanti. Takes just over 4 hours. Tickets available and you should be able to get the price down with some creative ticket-splitting (TrainPal is usually good for that)

[mybloodisclaret]

That train is operated by Cross country, not Avanti. Takes just over 4 hours. Tickets available and you should be able to get the price down with some creative ticket-splitting (TrainPal is usually good for that)

And the train station is conveniently located very close to St Mary's!!

[IanMcL]

And the train station is conveniently located very close to St Mary's!!

I wouldn't go that far! Bit of a walk.Doable though.

[Targetman]

And the train station is conveniently located very close to St Mary's!!

It's certainly walkable but I wouldn't say its very close.

[Leisure]

It's certainly walkable but I wouldn't say its very close.

Probably a 15/20 minute walk but quite a few pubs enroute!

[Paulclaret]

I'll be on the train. Takes about 25 minutes from Bournemouth

[IanMcL]

Google says 1.2m 28 minutes to walk from station to stadium.

[J_Grimshaw]

Any suggestions for away pub(s)?

[bfcfan1882]

Any suggestions for away pub(s)?

Dancing Man Brewery

[bfcfan1882]

Dancing Man Brewery

And then along to the Platform Tavern

[IanMcL]

Anyone going by car, I haven't checked recently, however, on my last visit to St Mary's, I parked at Shamtock Quay. 3 hours free at the time. You have to input your car reg into their system but that's all. Saints fans use it too. Short walk to stadium. Not a quick exit.

[pompeyclaret]

Anyone going by car, I haven't checked recently, however, on my last visit to St Mary's, I parked at Shamtock Quay. 3 hours free at the time. You have to input your car reg into their system but that's all. Saints fans use it too. Short walk to stadium. Not a quick exit.

Shamrock shows as 2 hours free now, then £5.50 for 2-4 hours.

Southampton can be painful to park in, but so can most big cities.

[Leisure]

Any suggestions for away pub(s)?

Loads on Above Bar Street (which is about a 10 min walk to the ground).

[IanMcL]

Shamrock shows as 2 hours free now, then £5.50 for 2-4 hours.

Southampton can be painful to park in, but so can most big cities.

That's a shame. Yes Southampton is lethal for parking.

[Hantsclaret]

I'll be on the train. Takes about 25 minutes from Bournemouth

Good to see another local claret - we are in Southbourne! Met one claret in Christchurch but that's been it so far!

[Leisure]

For anyone stopping in Winchester enroute to the game. If you go down the ginnel opposite Claire’s on the High Street, the Bakers Arms is welcoming Burnley fans, cheap ale, Sky TV, a regular haunt of ours, they’re putting on extra staff to accommodate us, so please support folks. £21 for 7 wets!

[Wembley09]

We we're in the Yates on above bar street the other night. It was abit rough in there, about as rough as some Burnley pubs

We were advised by a local at the hotel not to wear team colours around most bars in Southampton, apart from the actual day of the match.

After being in the Yates, I could definitely see why lol.

[J_Grimshaw]

We’ve had trouble getting in bars/pubs after the game in previous years if your colours are on show.
We usually go in Yates before match. It can be a bit ‘edgy’

[Burnley1989]

Google says 1.2m 28 minutes to walk from station to stadium.

I'd call that close tbf....

[Reecejolly1882??]

What time is pick up time tomorrow outside cricket club

[aggi]

I've been to that Yates' a fair few times before and after the match. Seems fine for a Yates'

[Leisure]

What time is pick up time tomorrow outside cricket club

It's on the Accy Clarets to Southampton thread

[Wembley09]

We’ve had trouble getting in bars/pubs after the game in previous years if your colours are on show.
We usually go in Yates before. It can be a bit ‘edgy’

Ahh, we'll make sure we bring a bag for hats/scarf and zip up our coats.. for after the match.

I've been to that Yates' a fair few times before and after the match. Seems fine for a Yates'

Yeah it's decent priced in there, just stunk of weed upstairs and a couple of groups of rough looking lads around giving us funny looks.. and that was without any team colours lmao. Then usual scruffy looking alchies around the bar area.. and a homeless person outside the front door.
Later on we heard somebody downstairs chanting the 'wash you're mouth out son, go get your fathers gun and shoot the pompey sc*m' chant while upstairs playing pool.

We definitely didn't leave as it just reminded me of some of the pubs you get around Burnley such as the red lion. But I definitely wouldn't have felt comfortable if I had some blue Burnley away top on there haha. To be fair, this was just a regular Tuesday night.

[Leisure]

By Car

Southampton FC advises visiting fans not to travel by private car into the surrounding areas of Southampton. Due to parking restrictions operating on a matchday Southampton FC recommend making use of public transport wherever possible.

Parking

Please be aware, Southampton FC do not offer general parking at the stadium. Parking may be available for cup matches and would be bookable via the ticket office on 02381 780 780. Away fans have four accessible spaces allocated each matchday and bookings can be made via visiting club.

Accessible Parking

If you're an away supporter and require blue badge parking, you need to contact your own Club. If you buy a space at the stadium, it is advised to arrive at the South Car Park entrance no later than 1 hour 30 minutes before kick-off, due to road closures that are put in place.

If you're unable to arrange a space at St Mary’s, we advise visiting fans not to park in areas around the stadium due to parking restrictions operating on a matchday. It is therefore recommended that you make use of public transport wherever possible. There are plenty of car parking options nearby, including:

Multistorey car parks:

· Westquay Shopping Centre – SO15 1ST

· Ocean Village – SO14 3TL

· Bedford Place – SO15 2DB

· Grosvenor Square – SO15 2UA

· West Park Road – SO15 1FZ

· Marlands – SO15 1BA

· Eastgate – SO14 3HB

Accessible Drop Off and Pick Up Area

A drop off and pick-up area is available for fans. This is found outside the Main Reception area, next to the Ted Bates statue. Access is via Chapel Road and Granville Street to the south of the stadium.

This is available for vehicles for set down and pick up purposes. However, please note that due to road closures, this area will be busy on matchdays.

Please be aware that any vehicles parking in this area are likely to be towed away. If you need assistance getting from the drop off area to your entrance or seat whilst your enabler parks, please contact Southampton FC Accessibility Team on 02380 711 980 or by email accessibility@saintsfc.co.uk.

By Coach

There’s free parking for visiting supporters who are travelling either by official supporters’ coaches, private coaches or minibus on Melbourne Street.

To book a space for an away coach or minibus, please contact PC Lee Grist via email lee.grist@hampshire.police.uk

Coach Parking

If you are travelling by coach to St Mary’s, coaches will park along Melbourne Street.

By Rail

The closest train station is Southampton Central. This is a 20-minute walk from St. Mary’s Stadium. For more information on Southampton Central Station click on the link below:

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations ... on-central

By Shuttle Bus

Southampton FC runs a dedicated shuttle bus service from two different locations for all home and away supporters – Southampton Central Train Station and Town Quay. The service starts 2 hours before kick-off for all first team matches and runs every 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. Contactless payments are accepted.

Please be aware that the shuttle bus from Southampton Central Station picks up from the South side of the train station (Platform 4 side / Western Esplanade) and both shuttle buses drop fans at Britannia Road, just outside the stadium. The return journey also leaves from Britannia Road.

https://travelmayflower.co.uk/st-marys-stadium

Additional Bus Services

To get to St Mary’s Stadium, hop on the Bluestar 3, Bluestar 16, or Bluestar 18 which stops on Britannia Road, a short walk from the stadium. You can also catch the Bluestar 7, stopping at City College, which is also a short walk from the stadium.

Head to the Bluestar website to see timetables and plan your route: Bluestar website

Southampton City Council has set up a tool to help you plan your travel too, called My Journey Planner.

[Leisure]

The away turnstiles and ticket office are located on the South side of the stadium between the Chapel and Kingsland stands. Visiting supporters can use turnstile E to access the away stand and the ticket office is also located in this area.

[Leisure]

Grab a beer @ Yates or Scholars Arms, which is a mixed venue.

[Leisure]

Nearer the ground Prince of Wales, Chapel Arms or Browns will take away fans.

[IanMcL]

I'd call that close tbf....

It's not that bad. Just further than the optimistic views previously expressed.

From the station it is uphill then down hill to the ground - opposite on return!

[jrgbfc]

For anyone stopping in Winchester enroute to the game. If you go down the ginnel opposite Claire’s on the High Street, the Bakers Arms is welcoming Burnley fans, cheap ale, Sky TV, a regular haunt of ours, they’re putting on extra staff to accommodate us, so please support folks. £21 for 7 wets!

Probably the place i got a Guinness for 4.40 last week, couldn't believe it, cheaper than my local in Colne!

[spandau_wirral]

Anybody know if they will be selling tickets at the ground tomorrow for the away end? Last minute decision to go and am aware can’t get tickets online any more.

[ClaretTony]

Anybody know if they will be selling tickets at the ground tomorrow for the away end? Last minute decision to go and am aware can’t get tickets online any more.

I don’t know the answer to that. Some clubs do and others not.

[Leisure]

Anybody know if they will be selling tickets at the ground tomorrow for the away end? Last minute decision to go and am aware can’t get tickets online any more.

I'm picking up a couple of spares and happy to make them available. We aim to get there 2.15/2 30.

[spandau_wirral]

I'm picking up a couple of spares and happy to make them available. We aim to get there 2.15/2 30.

That could potentially be great, how much would you want for them?

[Leisure]

That could potentially be great, how much would you want for them?

They're £20 each.

[Wembley09]

Yates open and ready, they've cleared all tables downstairs & got security on doors checking to stop home fans entering etc. Totally different to past few nights here.

Apparently it's a straight walk up to the ground from here too

[Leisure]

Yates open and ready, they've cleared all tables downstairs & got security on doors checking to stop home fans entering etc. Totally different to past few nights here.

Apparently it's a straight walk up to the ground from here too

And it's all downhill!

[pompeyclaret]

On the train and will head to Yates if safe as right on route

[Wembley09]

On the train and will head to Yates if safe as right on route

It's definitely safe, they're only letting Burnley fans in. Seen them turn away a few saints fans already.

Charging £5.20 for a pint of Amstel though, was about £3 last night haha.

[aggi]

We went here before the match
https://www.belgiumandblues.co.uk/
Nice place with a good variety of beer.