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The nearest station to Fratton Park is Fratton which is about a 10 minute walk from the ground. The nearest mainline station is Portsmouth which is about a 25-30 minute walk from the ground. If you are driving to Fratton Park, parking should not be a problem as there is a large car park behind the TY Europe Stand, however this is for home fans only. Away team supporters will have to rely on street parking.

There is little hotel accommodation in the Fratton area. It is recommended to stay in either the recently redeveloped Gunwharf area or the traditional holiday spot of Southsea. Both are within a couple of miles of Fratton Park with the pick of the hotels being the Express by Holiday Inn in Gunwharf Quays and the Best Western Queens hotel in the seafront area of Southsea.

There can be no doubt that the Gunwharf quays complex is the place to be in Portsmouth. The redeveloped naval base has over 20 bars and restaurants to choose from including the Tiger Tiger bar and restaurant as well as other regular names such Pizza Express and Frankie & Benny's. There is also a 14 screen Vue cinema complex, a bowling alley with 26 lanes and Jongleurs comedy club. All you need for a great evening out! For more information visit http://www.matchhotels.com/football/England/Portsmouth-hotels-1710.html Fratton Park is situated in the Fratton area of Portsmouth. Originally opened in 1898, the ground has a capacity of 20,288 and is approaching its 110th birthday. The club contact address is Portsmouth FC, Fratton Park, Frogmore Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8RA; and phone number is 023 9273 1204.