Newport County make the trip to Kent on Saturday as Hayden Mullins’ side return to Sky Bet League Two action against Gillingham.
With another away day ahead, here is everything supporters need to know ahead of the trip to Priestfield Stadium.
Match information
Gillingham vs. Newport County
Saturday, October 3
3pm kick-off
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2PE
Away supporters
Newport County supporters will be accommodated in the Gordon Road Stand at Priestfield Stadium.
The Gordon Road Stand is a covered, seated stand running alongside the pitch, with away supporters allocated a designated section.
Supporters should check their match ticket for their allocated area and follow signage and steward instructions when entering the stadium.
Away supporters should use the designated away entrance rather than approaching the stadium via the home turnstiles.
Getting to Priestfield Stadium
Priestfield Stadium is situated on Redfern Avenue, close to Gillingham town centre.
For those travelling by car, the official stadium postcode is ME7 2PE.
The stadium is easily accessible from the M2, with the ground approximately a 15-minute drive from M2 Junctions 1 and 4, as well as being accessible from the A2, Medway Tunnel and A289.
Supporters are advised to allow additional time for traffic around Gillingham on matchday.
Parking
There is no general matchday parking immediately outside Priestfield Stadium, and a number of roads surrounding the ground are restricted to permit holders.
These include Balmoral Road, Windsor Road, Ferndale Road, Linden Avenue, Priestfield Road, Gordon Road, Livingstone Road, Coulman Street, Beaconsfield Avenue, Harold Avenue, School Lane, Toronto Road, Redfern Avenue and parts of Sunnymead Avenue.
The Gillingham Supporters’ Club also operates matchday car parks, with parking currently listed at £5. Supporters should check the latest arrangements before travelling Parking Infomation
By coach
Away supporters travelling by coach should be aware that coaches are instructed to set down and pick up at Croneens Yard car park on Railway Street.
From there, it is approximately a five-minute walk back along Gillingham Road to the away supporters’ entrance.
For safety reasons, coaches should not attempt to set down or collect supporters on Redfern Avenue.
By train
Gillingham Railway Station is within walking distance of Priestfield Stadium.
Southeastern operates services to Gillingham from London St Pancras, with High Speed services taking approximately 45 minutes. Services also run from London Victoria, while Thameslink services operate from London Blackfriars.
Supporters travelling by train should check the latest timetable before setting off, as weekend engineering works can affect services and may result in timetable changes or replacement buses.
From Gillingham station, supporters can follow Balmoral Road towards the stadium and continue towards Priestfield Road.
Food and drink
There are several options for food and drink around Gillingham and the surrounding area.
Fleur de Lis on Gillingham Road has previously been designated as an away supporters’ pub and is around a 10-minute walk from Priestfield Stadium.
There are also pubs and food outlets around Gillingham town centre and on the roads surrounding the stadium.
Food and refreshments are available inside the stadium on matchdays, subject to availability.
At the stadium
Supporters are advised to have their match tickets ready when approaching the turnstiles and to follow the instructions of stewards throughout their visit.
Priestfield Stadium is a **cashless venue**, so supporters should be prepared to pay by card.
Away supporters have access to food, refreshments and toilet facilities within the stadium.
Priestfield Stadium
MEMS Priestfield Stadium has been the home of Gillingham since 1893 and is located close to the centre of Gillingham.
The Gordon Road Stand runs alongside the pitch and can accommodate away supporters in a designated section. The stadium also includes the Medway Stand, Rainham End and Brian Moore Stand.
Follow County
For supporters unable to make the trip, keep up with the action across Newport County’s official channels throughout the afternoon.
Match updates, behind-the-scenes content, photos and post-match reaction will be available across our social media channels.