The following was issued by Staffordshire Police today:
Football fans travelling to Stoke City’s Britannia Stadium this Boxing Day, Friday 26 December, are being urged to allow plenty of time for their journey.
The televised match gets underway at the Britannia Stadium at 12.45pm.
Superintendent Andy Franks, match commander, said: “With no train travel on Boxing Day and another capacity crowd at the Britannia Stadium I would advise all fans to allow plenty of time to travel as we are expecting congestion on all routes around the Britannia Stadium.
“Car drivers may have difficulty finding a suitable parking space near the ground as there is only a limited amount of car parking.
“Fans are reminded that cars parked illegally on grass verges surrounding the football stadium will be towed away.
“I would also ask local motorists to steer clear of the area before and after the match to prevent any delay to their own journey as well as help ease the expected traffic congestion.
“I particularly ask for fans to be patient after the match as the police balance public safety and the maintenance of public order with the need to ease the traffic congestion at the earliest opportunity.
“We know that people want to get back home as soon as possible, this however must be balanced against our other priorities of maintaining order.
“I thank fans in advance for their patience and understanding with regard to this.”
All fans are asked to note that cars parked illegally on grass verges surrounding the football stadium will be towed away with owners having to pay around £150 to get their vehicle back.
Advice on getting to the Britannia Stadium can be found by visiting www.staffordshire.police.uk/football where a downloadable map and leaflet is available.
The televised match gets underway at the Britannia Stadium at 12.45pm.
Superintendent Andy Franks, match commander, said: “With no train travel on Boxing Day and another capacity crowd at the Britannia Stadium I would advise all fans to allow plenty of time to travel as we are expecting congestion on all routes around the Britannia Stadium.
“Car drivers may have difficulty finding a suitable parking space near the ground as there is only a limited amount of car parking.
“Fans are reminded that cars parked illegally on grass verges surrounding the football stadium will be towed away.
“I would also ask local motorists to steer clear of the area before and after the match to prevent any delay to their own journey as well as help ease the expected traffic congestion.
“I particularly ask for fans to be patient after the match as the police balance public safety and the maintenance of public order with the need to ease the traffic congestion at the earliest opportunity.
“We know that people want to get back home as soon as possible, this however must be balanced against our other priorities of maintaining order.
“I thank fans in advance for their patience and understanding with regard to this.”
All fans are asked to note that cars parked illegally on grass verges surrounding the football stadium will be towed away with owners having to pay around £150 to get their vehicle back.
Advice on getting to the Britannia Stadium can be found by visiting www.staffordshire.police.uk/football where a downloadable map and leaflet is available.
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