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Away fan guide: Walsall

August 13th 2021Conor Shaw

Rovers travel up the M5 to face Walsall at the Banks's Stadium this weekend.

Here's everything supporters need to know ahead of the match. A reminder, the home of Walsall FC is a CASHLESS stadium.

Getting there

By Road

From M6 North: leave the M6 at junction 9 and take the A461 towards Walsall, turn right onto the A4148 (Wallowes Lane) and right again at the second set of traffic lights. The ground will appear on your left.

From M6 South: leave the M6 at junction 7 and take the A34 towards Walsall. At the end of the dual carriageway, turn left at the Bell Inn pub into Walstead Road and continue straight on this road for two miles. The stadium will appear on your right.

Postcode: WS1 4SA

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By Rail

Bescot Stadium Railway Station, just a two-minute walk from the stadium, is served by trains from Birmingham New Street.

West Midlands Railway

Parking

Car parking is available at the stadium at a cost of £5 per car, £6 per mini bus and £12 per coach, including disabled supporters.

The Green Zone car park is locked two hours after the final whistle; any vehicles left on the car park after this time will be locked in.

Parking is also available at the nearby Bescot Stadium Railway Station for £2. 

Facilities

Rovers supporters are housed behind one goal in the University of Wolverhampton Stand, which is complete with a licensed bar and TV's.

Only food and drink purchased from the Banks's Stadium can be consumed inside the ground. Certain items can be seen as a missile threat, therefore any food and drink that is attempted to be brought into the stadium will be confiscated by Walsall stewards.

Anyone looking to bring a flag or banner to a Walsall FC game should email safety@walsallfc.co.uk for prior consent. No drums are allowed inside the Banks's Stadium. 

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