Away Fan Guide: Nottingham Forest

STADIUM ADDRESS 

City Ground 

West Bridgeford 

Nottingham 

NG2 5FJ  

TICKET INFORMATION 

Supporters are advised not to travel unless they are in possession of a valid match ticket. No ticket upgrades will be available on the day of the fixture. 

Supporters who have ticketing issues on the day of the game should attend the Visitors Ticket Office Collection Point located next to the away turnstiles and behind the Bridgford Stand of The City Ground. This facility will be open from 6pm. Supporters collecting duplicate match tickets are advised to take Photo ID which may be requested prior to collection. 

HELP AND SUPPORT 

As with every away fixture, a team of dedicated Everton Travel Stewards will be on hand at the stadium to support Evertonians throughout the day. 

For further guidance beyond this guide, and for matchday updates from Merseyside Police, please follow @MerPolEFC on Twitter. 

STADIUM INFORMATION 

Gates officially open 90 minutes before kick-off and supporters are advised to arrive early to assist with pre-entry routine security checks upon arrival.   

Please note the City Ground is a cashless stadium and only card payment is accepted for food and drink inside the stadium. There is a wide range of food and drink options available on the concourses.  

The away section is located in the Bridgeford Lower Stand, behind the goal and entry if through turnstiles 49-56. 

The Nest is a dedicated away fan entertainment venue, exclusive to away ticket holders visiting the City Ground. The Nest is the closest venue to the City Ground welcoming away supporters and lies on the direct walking route for supporters making their way from Nottingham Railway Station to the away end on foot please click this link (Google maps location). In addition, for supporters travelling by car they offer parking at the nearby Meadow Lane car park (see here). 

The 1000-capacity, indoor space will be open from midday on matchday. They will be showing the early kick-off on Nottingham’s biggest indoor screen, there is also a giant bar offering a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, plus there will be a street food vendors serving fresh wood-fired pizza. For a better idea of what fans can expect more information about the venue is available by clicking here.  

Bag checks will take place upon entering the turnstiles. Backpacks, holdalls, rucksacks, or other similar items of any size will not be allowed into the stadium. Small handheld bags, no larger than A4 size (12” x 8” x 3”) will be accepted and only one bag per person is permitted. 

It is advised that flags larger than 2x1 meters will be declined entry to the stadium. Any flags and banners permitted into the stadium need to have evidence of a fire safety certificate upon entry. All flags must not contain anything considered to be offensive, discriminatory, defamatory or inflammatory, including politically motivated or nationalistic. Any flags or banners that are displayed in areas that block exits, stairwells or other areas that could have a safety risk will be removed or relocated.   

Following consultation with safety and security experts, clubs and external stakeholders, the Premier League has determined that Israeli and Palestinian flags should not be permitted to be displayed at Premier League matches for the foreseeable future.

Accessible Information: 

Accessible seating and wheelchair bays are located in the Bridgford Lower Stand behind the goal.  

Accessible toilets are located around the stadium, and these are clearly signposted. Should you require assistance, please seek advice from the nearest steward. All accessible toilets operate using a radar access key.  

Audio descriptive commentary is offered free of charge and can be booked by emailing accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk or via the Club’s ticket office; stewards will deliver the headsets to your seat. Supporters are advised to take their own headphones. 

There are low counters at kiosks on the stadium concourses for food and refreshments.  

Accessible parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis and this needs to be pre-booked through the Everton Fan Centre. Accessible parking is charged at £10 per person, cash on the day. Access via the Brian Clough Stand (East) Car Park, entrance off the A6011 as indicated on the map below. Please do not park on residential streets around West Bridgford, since controlled parking zones and residents parking schemes are enforced on a matchday, which could result in you receiving a parking ticket and fine. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION 

Please be advised to check all travel routes prior to travelling to the game due to any unforeseen travel circumstances. 

By Road: 

From the north: Leave the M1 at junction 26 and follow signs for Nottingham via the A610 Nuthall Road until you meet the A6514 at Western Boulevard. Turn right and follow the A6514 (‘the ring road south’) and join Middleton Boulevard, which becomes Clifton Boulevard after the Queens Medical Centre. Turn right for Riverside P&R if you are heading for the Embankment, or Riverside Way Park & Ride, and follow signs for matchday parking. Continue around the ring road, carrying straight on at the Nottingham Knight Island and the Wheatcroft Island until you reach the Gamston Island. Take the first exit left onto the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) and continue along the A6011 following the road as it bends to the right and continue over Lady Bay Bridge.  

From the south: Leave the M1 at junction 24 and follow the signs to join the A453 towards Nottingham and after passing through Clifton, continue on the A453 following signs for football and cricket traffic. Join the A52 eastbound towards Grantham and carry straight on at the Nottingham Knight Island and the Wheatcroft Island until you reach the Gamston Island. Take the first exit onto the A6011 (‘Radcliffe Road’) and continue along it, following the road as it bends to the right and continue over Lady Bay Bridge. 

Parking: Parking at the City Ground is limited, Any availability is on a matchday-only basis, charged at £10 first-come, first-served. Please do not park on residential streets around West Bridgford, since controlled parking zones and residents parking schemes are enforced on a matchday, which will result in your receiving a parking ticket and fine. 

Please see below the link for parking provided close to the City Ground for £10, use the link below to book.

https://forestparking.co.uk/football/events/apr-25/nottingham-forest-v-everton-1

If you plan to drive directly to the stadium it is advised that you look into opportunities for sharing your car journey with others going to the game park in the approved Nottingham Forest car parks, which are located at: Cattlemarket Pay & Lady Bay Sports Ground (NG2 5AA) Hall (Notts County Council Building) County Hall (Notts County Council Building)  

Rail: Nottingham train station itself is roughly a 20-minute walk or ten-minute bus ride from the City Ground. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk to view your train options. 

FAN BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY ANNOUCEMENT 

 Anti-Discrimination: Everton Football Club has a zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behaviour and language used to travel to, from or during the match.  We are committed and dedicated to embracing equality and diversity in everything that we do. We take this opportunity to remind supporters about the Club's ‘All Together Now’ campaign, which was launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’. We will not stop in our mission to drive equality through the positive power of football. 

Possession or Use of Pyrotechnics: Everton Football Club does not condone the use of pyrotechnics under any circumstances. Any fan found using them will be subject to action by the Club and Police. Away clubs use various techniques to detect the possession and use of pyrotechnics. Any person found in possession of such items is liable to arrest which could result in a criminal conviction and subsequent football ban. 

Pitch Encroachment: Encroachment on the playing surface is dangerous and any supporter who does access the pitch without permission will face strong sanctions that could include a ban from attending matches across the country. It is a criminal offence to enter the pitch and the real-life consequences for these actions have been felt by many with some fans receiving criminal records which can impact employment, education prospects and international travel. 

Anti-Social or Criminal Behaviour on Concourses: We ask all fans to consider fellow supporters while on the concourses. Any anti-social behaviour, such as beer throwing, can result in ejection from the stadium, or, in the case of more serious incidents, arrest and a subsequent nationwide stadium ban. 

The Club is compelled to work with the authorities to identify any individuals who take part in such unacceptable behaviour.  

CCTV is available to clubs and law enforcement authorities and can be used as evidence in enforcing bans and criminal prosecution in the days and weeks after any incident has occurred, regardless of whether any perpetrators have been detained on a matchday or not.   

Please enjoy your matchday and stay safe. 

We would like to thank you for your continued support in protecting Everton Football Club's reputation and support in enhancing the matchday experience for all.