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Portsmouth Fans Get Instructions For Bubble Trip To Southampton

There is good news for both Portsmouth & Southampton Fans regarding their trips to play each other at St Mary's & Fratton Park, they won't have to get up in the middle of the night like last season.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:09 PM
Portsmouth Fans Get Instructions For Bubble Trip To Southampton
Key Things to Know
  • Portsmouth fans have received travel instructions for their bubble coach trip to play Southampton at St Mary's.
  • Departure times are later than last season, with Fratton Park coaches leaving at 8:55 am following ID checks.
  • Additional staggered departures will leave from Lakeside at 9:15 am and Winchester at 10:10 am.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth supporters have received official travel instructions via email for their upcoming bubble trip to face Southampton at St Mary's. The departure times are later and more convenient than last season, with fans boarding coaches at Fratton Park departing at 8:55 am after arriving by 8:10 am for photo ID checks.

Staggered departures will also run from Lakeside at 9:15 am and Winchester at 10:10 am to prevent fans from arriving simultaneously. Rules specify that only water is permitted on board, each coach will feature a club staff member, and identical arrangements are expected for Southampton fans visiting Fratton Park.

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