Essential information for Cherries fans travelling to Britannia Stadium for Stoke City v AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

The ground

Capacity: 28,383 (all seated)

Address: Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke On Trent, ST4 4EG

Telephone: 01782 367 598

Stands: Boothen End, Seddon Stand, Q-railing West Stand, Marstons Pedigree South Stand. Beware, the open corners can mean a cold wind can whip through the stadium. But temperatures for Saturday's game should be around 15C, with little wind, according to the Met Office.

Pubs and parking

There is a Harvester pub, Trentham Lakes, and a Holiday Inn next to the Stadium that does allow away fans.

Apparently, you can also park at the Harvester for around £3.

Just up the road, there is a Power League complex, which also allows away fans, and has parking for £4.50.

For those travelling by rail, the Terrace Bar on Leek Road has been designated an official away fans pub.

It's only five minutes away from the railway station, offers food and also shows Sky Sports.

There is a shuttle bus that runs from Glebe Street to the ground and also stops at the pub and returns after the game.

Other parking can be found at the ground's South car park on Stanley Matthews Way. But spaces are sold on a strictly first come, first served basis. The car park opens at 11am for an afternoon match.

There is also parking at the Screwfix site on Stanley Matthews Way, for about £4. It is about a 20-minute walk to the stadium from here.

But, a lot of people recommend using the shuttle service from near the railway station, mentioned above, for £3.

Rail travel

Stoke station is two miles away from the stadium. As mentioned above, there is a shuttle bus service before and after the game. After the game, buses depart from behind the East stand. A return ticket is £3.

Facilities for disabled fans

16 spaces for wheelchair users can be found in the away section for away supporters. Away spaces are mid-tier in the Signal Radio Stand. All covered, with PA seats mainly in front.

Car parking is provided on site with accessible spaces for 32 home supporters and 10 away supporters who are wheelchair users. 120 spaces are reserved for blue badge holders. Access is on one level into the stadium.

  • There will be updates from the game in our Matchday Live blog online on Saturday.