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Supporter Info for Fir Park

30 October 2023
Author AFC Media Team

MATCH

Motherwell FC v Aberdeen FC 01/11/2023

TRAVELLING TO THE GAME

Please check with Traffic Scotland for any issues before you travel and listen to traffic alerts on the radio. There are a number of roadworks between Perth and Dundee, both ways.

AWAY STANDS IN USE

Aberdeen FC supporters will be accommodated in South Stand Lower. Tickets were sold as unallocated. Please be aware that some sections can be more buoyant with supporter groups, so please sit in an appropriate area to suit your needs. Please do not attempt to gain entry to the upper deck.

KO 7.45pm

TURNSTILES OPEN

Turnstiles will open at 6.45pm. Please arrive as early as possible to allow for a safe entry.

TICKET POD

Collections can be picked up at the ticket pod near the entrance to the away stand.

ANY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Disabled badge holders and/or special needs requests should ensure that they have contacted AFC Customer Services.

WEATHER

9 degrees, cloudy with 8-15mph winds. 50% chance of rain.

PARKING

Coaches are encouraged to arrive early and should park in the lane next to the South Stand gates. Access via Dazell Drive. Cars can park in various streets in the vicinity of the stadium, but please take note of parking restrictions in place. There are roadworks on Windmillhill Street near Tim Horton’s.

KIOSKS

Kiosks take card, cash and contactless.

SMOKING/VAPING

The seating decks and concourses are designated no smoking areas and this includes E-cigarettes.

PYROTECHNICS

Do not take pyrotechnic devices to the game. Do not light or throw them. Do not pick up any pyrotechnic devices as you don’t know what type it is. Some explode after flaring or smoking. These can seriously injure you or kill you. Smoke alone can have serious health issues for asthmatics and those with bronchial or other health issues.

Please be aware of the recently enacted law regarding pyrotechnics. (fireworks and pyrotechnic articles (scotland) act 2022) (prohibition of pyrotechnic articles at designated venues or events).
It is an offence for a person, without reasonable excuse, to possess a pyrotechnic article while the person is in a public area or at a designated venue or while at a designated event.

INCURSIONS

Please do not enter onto the track or field of play unless instructed to do so by Stewards or Police. This can lead to ejection from the stadium and arrest.

DAMAGE

Any damage caused to seating will cost AFC, and that includes advertising signs, toilets and other fitments.

SEARCHING

Supporters should expect to be searched. All bags will be searched. If you don’t need your bag, please don’t take it.

FLAGS

No surfing flags or excessively large poles unless authorised by the participating clubs. Flags and banners must conform to the relevant fire regulations. No flags to overhang advertising boards or cause obstruction or danger to other members of the public. The size of the flag is at the discretion of the home club Safety Team. All flags will be examined for content. Flags of an offensive nature will not be permitted.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Any drums or other musical instruments must be authorised by the host club.

VENUE SECURITY

All spectators are reminded that security is the responsibility of all those at the ground and not just safety and security personnel. If you see something suspicious or unsafe, please report this to the nearest member of stadium staff, Steward or Club Staff Member.

GROUND REGULATIONS UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT:- As at all fixtures, unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated. Any individuals attending the match who are found to have engaged in unacceptable conduct may have disciplinary action taken against them. This may include removal of ticketing privileges for games, removal of season tickets and bans from stadiums for a specified period/or other appropriate sanctions. Unacceptable Conduct may also lead to criminal charges.
Both Clubs operate a zero‐tolerance policy towards racism. Inappropriate/offensive songs should not be sung and dependant on the content, could be followed up by the clubs and Police Scotland.