Supporters’ Forum member Luke Searston provides the following guide for those travelling to Gillingham…
What kit will we be in?
The lads will be in the black and pink away kit for this fixture.
Ticket information:
Tickets can be purchased here: https://awayfans.gillinghamfootballclub.com/selection/event/seat?perfId=10228768578017&ot=0
Tickets can be purchased on the day but ONLINE ONLY (from the link above). There will be NO in-person sales or pay on the gate at Gillingham.
True Blue Travel
True Blue Travel has sold-out. The coach will depart from the usual place (the HUB) at 7am prompt.
How do I get to the ground?
The postcode for the stadium is ME7 4DD.
Exit the M2 at junction 4 onto the A278 towards Gillingham. Straight over two roundabouts and then turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre. At the traffic lights crossing with the A231, turn right onto Nelson Road, go past the small bus station, and then turn right onto Gillingham Road. The stadium will be on the right.
Car parking information:
There is no parking available at the ground on matchdays and the surrounding roads are residents-only. Gillingham FC Supporters’ Club provide car parking for both home and away fans, The car park is situated at Barnsole Road Primary School, the address being the junction of School Avenue and Barnsole Road, postcode ME7 2JG, and is around five to ten-minute walk from Priestfield Stadium. The car park is clearly signposted. There is availability for approximately 50 cars, with an overflow area available for an extra 20 cars when required, it is £5 per car (cash only). Please note that the car park will be locked ten minutes before kick-off. It will reopen approximately ten minutes after the full-time whistle
Other parking is available at Woodlands Academy (ME7 2DU) and Our Lady of Gillingham Church (ME7 1YL) for a small cash fee. They are within a ten-minute walk from the stadium.
Public transport information:
Gillingham Station is the nearest one to the ground and a 10–15-minute walk to the stadium.
Turn left as you leave the station onto Balmoral Road and continue to the crossroads. Cross over onto Priestfield Road and the stadium is in front of you.
Pubs for away fans:
The Fleur De Lis on Gillingham Road is a ten-minute walk from the stadium, but with it being an early kick off this pub may not be open before the match.
Food and drink in the ground:
Food in the ground is the usual burgers and hot dogs as well as hot and cold drinks, it’s unclear whether alcohol is available to purchase in the away end.
**Please note that Priestfield Stadium is a cashless stadium.**
Can I get a programme?
A printed programme is available at a cost of £3.50.
