Away day guide: Everton (a)
EVERTON v FULHAM
Saturday 8 November, 3pm kick off
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0BW
Marco Silva’s side make their first visit to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium looking to build on last Saturday’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Fulham’s first visit to Everton’s new stadium will be watched by just over three thousand travelling fans – and away tickets are now sold out.
TRAVELLING TO THE HILL DICKINSON STADIUM
BY CAR
All city centre car parks are available to park and ride by bus, using the 919 and 929 services.
Q-Park is offering 20% discount for all their car parks, including Q-Park Liverpool ONE, Hanover Street, Queen Square, John Lewis and Q-Park Dale Street (park and walk option, due to closer proximity to the stadium). Use the code TOFFEES20 to activate the discount.
Q-Park operates 24/7 and has auto number plate recognition for a seamless parking experience. For more information, please click HERE.
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@StagecoachMCSL – www.stagecoachbus.com
Liverpool City Council also has a number of car parks in close proximity to the 919 and 929 shuttle bus services. For more information on these car parks, including opening times, number of spaces and directions, please click HERE.
BY TRAIN
Supporters travelling by train to Liverpool Lime Street Station can take the Merseyrail to Sandhills, which is about fifteen minutes from the stadium. Mersesyrail lays on a special matchday service with additional trains, although Fulham fans should be advised that there have been significant delays and crowding at Sandhills this season.
A 15-minute service will operate on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines for approximately three hours before and two hours after the match, with all available four and eight-car trains in operation. There will be some changes to the timetable on the Southport line and rail users are urged to check the Merseyrail website journey planner before travelling.
At Sandhills and Liverpool City Centre stations, a crowd flow management system, similar to ones used for other major events in the city region, will be in place to help make journeys smoother and safer.
The crowd flow system at Sandhills will be manned by extra staff and passengers will be guided onto the platforms when the trains arrive to avoid unnecessary congestion on the platforms.
To ease passenger flow, a second entrance with a pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Sandhills.
In the post-match period, when Sandhills becomes busy, some supporters may prefer to use Bank Hall, James Street or Moorfields, depending on final destination. These are 25/30 minutes’ walk from the stadium.
The Old Hall Street entrance to Moorfields station will be open before and after matches.
GETTING INTO THE STADIUM
Away turnstiles at Hill Dickinson stadium are situated at block 24 on the North Stand, in the north east corner of the stadium.
The turnstiles are approximately a 10-minute walk from coach parking on Regent Road.
Visiting supporters are advised to enter the stadium footprint via Gate E, as this is the closest gate to the supporter coaches, and turnstiles. Turnstiles at Hill Dickinson Stadium open two hours before kick-off.
Access to all turnstiles is through the Budweiser Plaza, which is open three hours before kick-off.
Supporters are advised to arrive early to support pre-match security and ticket checks, which will be carried out by trained stewards. Along with physical ticket checks and searches, sniffer dogs will also be present at turnstiles to detect drugs and pyrotechnics.
Any supporter under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18. Supporters under the age of 14 attempting to access Hill Dickinson Stadium without an adult will be denied entry.
Visiting supporters are housed in a dedicated concourse on Level 1 of Hill Dickinson Stadium, accessed via turnstile block 24. An accessible lift, adjacent to the turnstiles, is available to supporters, on request.
The seated section for visitors, located in the north east corner, is fitted with rail seating throughout, with accessible seating available.
The dedicated concourse features three male and three female toilet blocks. Two of each have baby changing facilities. There are two accessible toilets and one gender neutral toilet. The space also features a first aid room and a Faith Room.
A full range of refreshments, including alcohol, will be available for purchase at the kiosks on the concourses.
Hill Dickinson Stadium is a cashless stadium and only card payments will be accepted.
The following kiosks are available:
· Dockyard Kitchen: A range of beer, cider, pre-packaged alcohol, hot and soft drinks are also sold at this kiosk, along with various pies and sausage rolls.
· Flightbirds: Again, located centrally on the concourse, serving up crispy chicken and chips and salt & pepper chicken. To complement the food, a range of beers, cider, pre-packaged alcohol, hot and soft drinks are also sold here.
NB: Please note that the sale of alcohol can be suspended at any time, as advised by Merseyside Police.
A full range of refreshments, including alcohol, will be available for purchase at the kiosks on the concourses.
Hill Dickinson Stadium is a cashless stadium and only card payments will be accepted.
The following kiosks are available:
· Dockyard Kitchen: A range of beer, cider, pre-packaged alcohol, hot and soft drinks are also sold at this kiosk, along with various pies and sausage rolls.
· Flightbirds: Again, located centrally on the concourse, serving up crispy chicken and chips and salt & pepper chicken. To complement the food, a range of beers, cider, pre-packaged alcohol, hot and soft drinks are also sold here.
NB: Please note that the sale of alcohol can be suspended at any time, as advised by Merseyside Police.
AWAY PUBS
In terms of pubs that would welcome away fans, a selection are located a short walk from the stadium in the city centre in Concert Square, Seel Street and the Baltic Triangle.
