Away day guide: Liverpool v Fulham
LIVERPOOL v FULHAM
Saturday 11 April, 5.30pm (Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League)
Fulham head to Anfield to take on Liverpool after a three-week break. This fixture falls both on Grand National Day and the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. We would like to advise Fulham fans to expect significant congestion in and around Liverpool on account of the Grand National taking place at Aintree earlier in the afternoon.
For those not making the trip to Merseyside, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. The Riverside Market on Fulham Pier will also show the match live if you would like to watch at Craven Cottage.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets for this fixture have been sold.
BY CAR
Remain on the M62 until the end of the motorway, where you should stay on the right and follow the signs for ‘Football Stadia’ along the A5058 Ring Road (North). After around three miles, take a left at the traffic lights (where the McDonald’s will loom into view) into Utting Avenue. Stay on Utting Avenue for a mile and then turn right at the Arkles pub for Anfield.
BY TRAIN
Most Fulham fans will arrive at Liverpool Lime Street on trains from London. Lime Street is about two miles from Anfield so, whilst walking is an option, a taxi (approximately £8) or making use of Kirkdale or Sandhills stations, which are closer to Anfield, would be more suitable. Kirkdale is closer to Anfield than Sandhills, but the Sandhills is ideally located for the use of the special Soccerbuses that run on a matchday. Supporters should request a return to Anfield as the train ticket will allow you to use the Soccerbus as well.
BY BUS
To get to Anfield from the city centre, fans can take the 917 and Soccerbus service that shuttles fans direct to Anfield from three and a half hours before kick-off, when the game is over, buses will be departing from Anfield, ten minutes after the final whistle.
The 917 runs from Commutation Row in the City Centre near to Lime Street Station and the return service departs from Walton Lane after the match. Buses will be stacked on Walton Lane from the junction with Walton Breck Road to Anfield Road. An adult return costs £4, whilst a young person’s return costs £2.20.
The number 26 bus will also get you to Anfield. This departs from the Liverpool One Bus Station. Another option is the number 17 bus, which departs from Queen Square Bus Station.
BY TAXI
There are two taxi ranks at Liverpool Lime Street, one at the front and one at the back of the station. Uber and Bolt also operate within the City of Liverpool.
OFFICIAL CLUB COACHES
Fulham’s official club coaches will depart Craven Cottage and Motspur Park at 10am on a matchday. Fans are reminded that Fulham Football Club are no longer issuing paper tickets for coach travel. You must arrive by 9.45am at the latest – or you will risk missing the coach. The Club’s coach stewards will have your details and will check you into your coach either at Motspur Park or Craven Cottage upon arrival.
PARKING
FOR CARS
Fulham fans should be advised that there is no longer ample parking at Stanley Park as these facilities are reserved for permit holders only and the streets surrounding the stadium are within a strictly-monitored residents’ parking zone. The nearest place to park for visiting fans to Anfield is actually at Goodison Park (£10), although The Dockers’ Club at Waterloo Dock on Townsend Lane (A580) has offered £5 parking this season. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Dockers’ Club to the ground. Alternatively, park in the city centre and walk or take the bus to Anfield. You can park in Mount Pleasant car park which is a 5 minute walk from Lime Street station for £5.
FOR BICYCLES
The Cycle Hub is a FREE service that allows fans who cycle to the game to drop-off and park their bike safely and securely with an attendant. The Cycle Hub is situated at the top of Stanley Park Car Park, a few minutes’ walk from the Anfield Road end of the Stadium. Simply ride to the Cycle Hub, where staff will register and secure your bike. Please ensure you have a cycle lock with you. You will be given a receipt which must be presented on collection.
ENJOYING THE AREA
AWAY PUBS
Many pubs in Liverpool City Centre will cater to away fans, but some will ask visiting supporters to cover up any colours. The designated away pub is The Arkles, a brilliant Greene King venue, on Anfield Road (77 Anfield Road, Anfield, Liverpool L4 0TJ). It usually gets very busy on matchdays so if, you are looking for a pre-match pint, it is advisable to get there early.
The Trust have also been contacted by our friends at Marine FC, who would be happy to host Fulham fans if they wish to break up their journey to Liverpool. Please see this video below for the welcome you would receive in the marvellous Marine fanzone:
If you would like to book the fanzone in Marine, please contact Darren Court, Marine FC’s Commercial Development Manager, on email via partnerships@marinefc.com or by calling 0151 924 1743.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Liverpool city centre has a wide range of cafes and restaurants to enjoy pre-match, with places such as Bold St and Seal St good locations to head towards. Closer to the stadium, County Road has a selection of places for quick-bites pre-match.
The Lion, County Road – Sri-Lankan/Japanese fare.
Fat Hippo, Bold Street – burgers and hearty meals in the city centre.
GUIDES FOR YOUR DAY
Liverpool FC have produced this official away fan guide
Our friends at Level Playing Field have put together an accessibility guide
USEFUL TO KNOW
Anfield Stadium is now cashless – you will need to bring a credit or debit card to make payments within the stadium,
Under 5s policy – babies and small children are allowed at any age into Anfield, as long as they have a ticket and a seat allocated to them.
Bag policy – Only bags that are A5 size or smaller or purchases from official show merchandise in the clear plastic carrier bag provided will be permitted in to the stadium. Those bags permitted will be subjected to a bag search on entry point.
