As well as the usual away supporters’ guide, Notts County have shared key information for our supporters attending Friday’s play-off semi-final at Meadow Lane (kick-off 8pm).
With all tickets sold out, the stadium and its surrounding areas will be very busy. Supporters are therefore asked to familiarise themselves with the below guidance to ensure their matchday runs as smoothly as possible.
Bag policy
For safety and security reasons, no bags larger than small handbags will be permitted inside the stadium. Medical bags are exempt.
Smoke bombs and pyrotechnics
Being in possession of a pyrotechnic device is a criminal offence – you will be arrested, you will be prosecuted and you may receive a court ban preventing you from attending any football match.
Anyone reported to the club as being in possession of such a device will receive a club ban.
The message is simple – pyrotechnics put people at risk and are not welcome in stadia.
Please arrive as early as possible
· All areas of the stadium will be very busy, so queues are likely close to kick-off
· Turnstiles open at 6.30pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off, with food and drink available in all concourses
Accessing the stadium and finding your seat
· Our supporters will be based in the Jimmy Sirrel Stand, accessed from County Road
· Check your ticket for the turnstile number and use the correct one for entry, ensuring you have your barcode ready to scan
· Out of respect to your fellow supporters, sit in the seat clearly marked on your ticket. Stewards will be on hand to help you find it should you need assistance
· Retain your ticket for the duration of the match
· Should your ticket not scan at the turnstile, please visit the ticket office where our staff will be happy to help
The pitch is for players, the stands for spectators
We are fully supportive of the game-wide message that the pitch is for players and the stands for spectators.
It’s against the law to enter the pitch at any time and recent pitch invasions have brought football bans, police prosecution and criminal records – which can impact employment, education and international travel.
Entering the pitch could also result in penalties for the club – so fans are urged to remain in their seat at full-time.
Post-match road closure
· To assist with the safe dispersal of supporters, temporary post-match road closures will be in place in the vicinity of the stadium
Supporters’ Forum Member Luke Searston’s Away Guide
Notts County
What kit will we be in?
We’ll be in our blue home strip.
Ticket information:
We were allocated 1800 tickets which sold out within minutes of going on sale. No more tickets will be made available.
True Blue travel:
True Blue spaces are still available: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/chesterfieldfc/EDP/Event/Index/380?position=1
The coaches will depart from The HUB at 5pm.
Directions to the ground:
Leave the M1 at junction 26, then onto the A610 towards Nottingham and then Melton Mowbray. Turn left before the river onto Meadow Lane.
Car parking:
The Cattle Market Car Park (NG2 3BL) is the nearest car park to the ground but can be difficult to get out of after the game. Alternatively, you have the Victoria Embankment Car Park (NG2 2EH) or Nottingham Train Station multi-story Car Park. There are other pay and display Car Parks within the city centre too. There is some street parking away from the ground but check signage before parking up.
Public transport information:
Nottingham Train Station is only a ten-minute walk away from the ground on the same side of the River Trent. It’s worth noting, there are only two trains back to Chesterfield after the game (22.37 and 23.08).
Which stand are we in?
Town fans will be housed in the Jimmy Sirrell Stand at on one side of the ground.
Pubs for away fans:
Hooters is a popular venue on matchday, however booking is essential and may not allow large groups. The Boot Room on Pavilion Road (opposite side of the river to Meadow Lane), usually welcomes away fans but only has capacity for 200. The Industry near the train station will also be welcoming away fans; this opens at 12pm.
Food and drink in the ground:
Inside the ground, there is the usual offering of burgers, pies etc along with hot & cold drinks. Alcohol will also be available. Meadow Lane is a cashless venue.
Flag policy:
Flags are allowed. They should be placed on front row seats only, following stewards’ instructions.
Programmes:
Notts County no longer produce a matchday programme.
