Hull play their home matches at the KC Stadium which has a . Jo Johnson informs me; the stadium has its own massive car park right next to the stadium, with access from Walton Street. We had the pies last year which were very good but as we had already eaten on the way in I didnt partake this year. Traffic lights were very slow though so there's that. It is a 15 minute walk away from the stadium, going across the pedestrian footbridge over the railway line. Took 3 hours to drive. Your email address will not be published. The accessibility of the stadium and the fact that it was well sign posted, in addition to the large car parking availability meant that the arrival was easy in a practical sense. 2018-2019: 12,165 (Championship League) I hadn't been to Hull before so it was a chance to tick off another new ground. I stayed in my seat at half time so I didn't get to see the facilities. This was also my first visit there. . Hull City Football Club Home Hull City Football Club MKM Stadium Enquire Today West Park, Hull, HU3 6HU www.hullcitytigers.com/stadium/tigers-events Non-Matchday Events Contact Details: 01482 358 327 sales.office@wearehullcity.co.uk Matchday Hospitality Contact Details: 01482 358323 commercial@wearehullcity.co.uk 0 MAX. Full Time Result: Hull City 2 Ipswich Town 2. Amber Nectar I bumped into the Leeds fan that gave me directions on my way out who told me to steer clear of 'The Lair' (a Hull City pub) before a Hull fan told me it was full of OAPs and I was as likely to get a kicking outside there as I was to win the lottery! In the late 1920s the Club were informed that the ground was to be re-developed to make way for a new railway. The club currently (2013-14 season) compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Id never been to the KCOM Stadium, despite having a lot of family who live in Hull and are all supporters of the Tigers. : 01482 504 600 As for the atmosphere, it was more subdued than the previous season. This port city has had and seen its fair share of action. Team Nickname: The Tigers As Sam says; It has lots of TVs showing Sky Sports, making it perfect to watch the early or late kick off games. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOMStadium? The ground is very impressive from the outside and even better from the inside. There are no trains running to your destination at the time you selected. Never travelled to Hull Before. The KC Stadium is easy to find and there is a walkway for most of it. Unless shown otherwise in the Special Offers section, travel between the station shown and Hull City FC is not included in your rail ticket. The game itself was nothing spectacular. A similarly standard choice of food and drink, with efficient service. Transpennine train from Leeds to Hull. The 20 minute walk back to the car and a beer to enable the traffic to disperse worked well. The atmosphere in the away section is usually pretty good with Albion fans and this was no exception with singing pretty much throughout the game. Away fans After crossing the railway lines, take an immediate left onto Walton Street for stadium car parking. Hull City FC fixture list(takes you to the BBC Sports Website). The club currently (2013-14 season) compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The KCOM Stadium was only a tenminute walk from where I was staying, but it is clearly signposted along the M62. The Main Stand, named the West Stand is a two tiered affair that curves over slightly to fit in with the rest of the three stands that are single tiered. *Long Weekender tickets: Return tickets to or from London for 60 or less from Hull, Brough, Howden, Selby or Doncaster. On matchdays only, turn right after the hospital onto Argyle Street. (KC), who currently have the naming rights to the stadium. 25,030 v Liverpool SportPesa Kit I passed the Brickmakers Arms on Walton Street on my approach, with a mixture of home and away fans inside so that looks like a safe bet for a decent pub. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Arrival station: Stansted Mountfitchet. Although not fully concentrated on taking in my surroundings due to the tense nature of the affair, the stewards seemed to be as friendly as you would expect and were happy to participate in the friendly natured banter that the Crawley fans were giving. Same easy way getting back to station and we were on the train back to Leeds again within the hour. This station is staffed for all services. Hull managed to snatch win. I was in a confident mood as we defeated an in-form Preston North End side a week earlier. Approximately 18 miles from the stadium, Humberside Airport is served by buses to Hull city centre that pass the MKM Stadium en route. Parking is on site at the MKM Stadium. This made the atmosphere for this Yorkshire derby very loud. My overall thoughts for the day were very good. This meant our journey was even longer than the 4 hours or so that we had expected. To speak to a member of our team please call 0345 600 1671. We had also enjoyed our previous trip and liked the places we visited. Even at half time you could here the singing from the concourse mainly because the concourse doesn't have its own roof which is a strange one. Many pubs to choose from. The nearest train station is Hull Paragon station, which is about a twenty-minute walk from the stadium. The first train from Hull to Lytham leaves at 05:19. The last train from Hull to Lytham leaves at 22:08. MKM Stadium - Hull City Stadium Guide. Recommended Taxi Take a taxi from Hull (Station) to Port of Hull 3 min 4 - 6 Walk Walk from Hull (Station) to Port of Hull 17 min You will approach a fly-over, directly before this, stay left onto the slip road sign posted Infirmary and MKM Stadium. Hull City Football Club were formed in 1904. Hot drinks cost 2.50, and pies are 3.60. I could not wait. The home fans were notably quiet, despite them not turning up in quite the numbers they would do on a weekend league tie. Of the new grounds, this one is a little different as one side is bigger than the rest and the roof slopes up accordingly. A great souvenir of your day out coupled with a visit to the Hull club shop. In terms of the match itself, I was positively overwhelmed following a game in which we matched the Championship side all the way and came away with a fully deserved 0-1 victory, well missed Matt Tubbs providing the winner. The Club moved to the KCOM Stadium in December 2002 after leaving their former Boothferry Park home where they had been resident for 56 years. It left at 6:15 am from Broadwater Green in Worthing. Train - Hull train station is easy enough to get to from anywhere in the country, though you might need to change at Leeds if you're coming at it from the wrong location. In there they served beer and soft drinks as well as some pies. The journey from Leicestershire by car was good. Supporters need to make sure to get there in good time so they're quite close to the ground (trust me, the car park is giant). The trains and buses go to a large number of different places around the area and also around the country. We drove in from Preston it was a lot more awkward getting out of that place than it was getting into Hull. How easy were your journey/ finding the ground/ car parking? I was pleasantly surprised when seeing the ground. Whether the change in location has had an effect is hard to say but their supporters rarely made much of a noise until just before the end. However, for some high profile matches, the club does not provide alcohol to away supporters. Leave Hull Paragon through the main exit and turn right towards the traffic lights at the junction of Anlaby Road and Ferensway. It offers the following services: Train services along with Northern, Hull Trains and Virgin Trains East Coast. Exit: Straight out of the ground and onto the coach , took a bit to get going but once we got out of the traffic a straight run home. The away fans were housed in one of the corners, with the noisiest of the home fans located right next to them behind the goal. We were escorted by the Police away from theKCOM Stadiumand along the A63 towards the motorway. The coaches parked just a stones throw away from the stadium. A long journey and a heavy defeat (0 4). Parking was no problem either, there is parking right outside the away end but we parked in car park opposite the stadium which cost 5. Many of the citys EYMS and Stagecoach bus services within the city terminate at Hull Interchange, just a 15 minute walk from the MKM Stadium. The game was a 1-0 win to Fulham who played some quality possession football and the home side struggled to chances when they had the ball. The home atmosphere was electric the away fans were located just a few metres from their loudest area. Another thing that was noticeable was the floodlights. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of The KCOM Stadium? Again not much. It does great homemade food. It's just over a mile from the ground, so it's easy enough to walk from one to the other. I won two free tickets for a game so decided to use them to take the long journey up to Hull for my ground visit number 62 of the 92. Signposted from the A63 Clive Sullivan Way, Priory Park & Ride provides 650 parking spaces with a frequent bus service dropping off and picking up spectators outside the stadium on Anlaby Road. The travelling Bolton fans were making a good noise but sadly that didn't seem to have any effect on the players. They were very disgruntled about their owner too and that was very evident by the chants. The KCOM Stadium is one of the finest I've seen in a while. I have never been to the ground before. Your email address will not be published. There are also plenty of pubs around the ground which sell drink and food. Behind the away end is a massive car park covering acres of land. I was right! It was a great day out and a decent result against a strong Hull side. The stadiums' exterior was matched by the impressive nature of the interior. There is a large car park at the stadium available at a cost of 5 per car, which you can enter from Walton Road. The direction signs for the KC Stadium appear when you travel along the banks of the River Humber, so we just followed the signs and found the ground with no problem. Refreshments: We went in the Pitch side bar next to the away end. We got back in Portsmouth at half 8 (we drove very quickly on the way home) which meant we could watch the football league show and see the highlights. There are still TVs to watch the early/late games but the Pool tables have gone. A straightforward reverse of the inward journey. Main Tel No. TRAVELLING TO RDUTC. I was very impressed with the volume something you seldom get from home fans at away games. I would be more than happy to return to the KCOM Stadium. There is a large video screen at the North End of the stadium, where the Police Control Box is also situated. We were able to park on the Pub car park for a 2 fee for the day, which we thought was reasonable. Manufacturer:Umbro Home Kit: The Stewards were a bit tenacious but otherwise friendly enough. The news got even better as we found when were back in Portsmouth, we had exited administration and our football club was safe. Although it costs 1 to go in, it has good cheap beer, is of a good size and offers a separate area for sale of food such as burgers and chips etc.. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium? Inside the stadium looks very impressive, however from the exterior it looks a bit plain. The Circle, Walton St, Hull, HU3 6HU Telephone: Very nice indoors, a great view of the pitch and leg room wasn't too tight. Hull Station can be found within the Hull Paragon Interchange, which is also the home of Hulls bus station. There seemed to be a moderately high Police presence which was a little surprising but they all seemed in good humour and more than ready to have a laugh with the Baggies fans. Paul Robinson informs me; The disabled facilities are state of the art. I heard some people say that Hull is not a very exciting place but I for one had a good time and would come again. Up stepped McGoldrick, whose tame effort was parried away by McGregor And it remaining 2-1 to the hosts. Hull Trains 2023. By the time we had parked up, we just headed for the stadium, I bought a programme for 3 and just outside the turnstiles for the away end was a refreshments van. Recommend to anyone who doesn't mind a bit of travel though. The Game was excellent a real mismatch in quality but finished 1-1. Great away day helped by the result. Lager 3.50 a pint. Here, home and away supporters were parking here for a fair fee of 5. Please note any vehicles left after this time will be charged with a 75 penalty. An extended period at Boothferry Park followed with that being Hulls ground from 1946 through to 2002 and then came the move to their current stadium. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the KCOM Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. Many fans opt to park in one of the many town centre car parks and then walk out to the stadium. The stewards had a smile on their face too for a lot of the game. Most of the Albion fans on the coach went to the New Walton Social Club about five minutes away from the ground which was very pleasant, the staff were friendly and the drinks very reasonably priced. Marcos Brown-Garcia tells me; The housing estate directly opposite the Hull Royal Infirmary offers lots of free on street parking spaces. The away end wrapped itself round one corner of the ground and the whole stadium looked excellent. This station is Category A. The game was also live on TV, which presumably had an impact. After another enjoyable chat with the bar staff and a nice relaxing pint, we set off home. Aesthetically it looked very nice, although the new away section looked like it had been hastily put together, with little in the way of facilities and not much room to stand in. We were back on the coach within minutes of the final whistle though there was some congestion when it came to navigating through the streets of Hull and emerging back out onto the motorway. Alas, there were no lunatics looking to kick me to the kerb and I made my way to the train station unscathed. First of all I was very surprised at how different the KC Stadium looked to other stadiums I had been to e.g. Haydn Gleed for providing the YouTube video of the KC Stadium. Cross Argyle Street and onto pedestrian walkway and bridges over railway lines to stadium. Please try searching for a different time or day. In the second half, Hull winger Robert Snodgrass effectively changed the game for the tigers on the hour mark the Scottish international swept home a cross from the left wing with style before swinging a free kick onto Michael Dawson's head and beyond Fraser Forster little over 2 minutes later. Grimsby suffering from the jeers of Hull fans is a very similar deal to that of the Hull Scunthorpe rivalry. Watched their light show which isnt bad. Also, I only noticed a couple of Hull City fans as we were arriving at the ground and they seemed fine. As I was staying at my aunties, the ground was just a 10-minute walk away. There was no problem with any home fans and after the game we ended up discussing who were most likely to go down. The Tigers Year Ground Opened: Changes: 3 changes. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. I walked the 10 minutes to the car and then straight out onto the A63. Chris Bax adds; It is perhaps easiest is to park at the Infirmary (clearly signposted from the A63) where parking is only 5 for 4 hours. The entrance to the bar is located outside the stadium, next to the visiting fans turnstiles. However, it was a welcomed gesture by the local police. At the roundabout, take the second exit Rawling Way. A maximum allocation of 2,500 tickets can be made available but this number is generally kept to about 1,800. The home fans were very quiet, possibly due to their poor start and their teams lack of ambition. Neither did they search the fans as they entered the ground. The atmosphere was great but a little unsavoury at times. The journey was fairly straightforward (but long). Whilst Robert Walker adds; The most convenient car park in the city centre is the Pryme Street multi-storey car park, which is open to 7.30pm. This has led to some unpleasant confrontations between away fans and stewards, so you have been warned. Please note that the stadium has been designated a no standing area, which on the face of it seems a little ridiculous. They originally played at the Boulevard Ground the then home of Hull Rugby League Football Club. As for the food, we arrived late the pies had run out so I was limited to perhaps the worst pizza I've ever had in my life. Away fans have an excellent view in one corner of the ground, with ample leg room in the seats. We sat in the West Stand where views and the seats were excellent, with spacious legroom. When halfway through the first half the fans started chanting at each other you knew it wasnt a classic! The away concourse bar was fairly standard, although it felt a bit more spacious than some and at least had one sports TV. The last time I had seen the KC Stadium, it was at night, so I didn't get to fully appreciate the ground. The facilities available are good, plus you enjoy an unobstructed view of the playing action, although fans are a little set back from the pitch. For more information, visit www.stagecoachbus.com or call East Yorkshire Motor Services on 01482 592929. Evenly matched stands and a double tiered Main Stand. Travel: An easy journey on the club's coaches. 01482 304 882 Ticket Office: Vehicles are charged 5 to park on the Walton Street car Park. Inside the stadium looks very good, even If I'm not a big fan of the lights show before the game and when Hull score! At the end of the M62, continue onto the A63 towards Hull. Plenty of leg room and helpful stewards along with a nice fat matchday programme and a really good selection of food and drink from the concourse all contributed to the favourable impression. The floodlights are interesting in as much as there are small arched pylons on the roof, as well as he usual lights on the front of the stands. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Because we were parked directly outside the away entrance it was very easy to get back to the minibus. 2. Over the years, the club's first-team and academy training facilities have been supported by fundraising from the Hull FC Vice Presidents. I went on the official supporters coach with most other fellow fans due to the fact the weather conditions were not great around the country at the time. For further details of the disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on theLevel Playing Fieldwebsite. Tony adds; There are two exits from the car park onto Walton Street after the game. Due to the limited availability, book early to avoid disappointment. The stadium has also been chosen to . Overall a decent day out, and it was nice to finally tick theKCOM Stadium off the list. As I was staying with the family, I didnt hurry out, and it only took ten minutes to walk back. Hull on a bad run we were just beginning to pick up so I was quietly confident we could come away with something. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. After only one season they played at the Circle, which was Hulls Cricket Club Ground before moving to a new ground a short distance away on Anlaby Road in 1905. The only players who stood out were the Goalkeeper Maenpaa, Goldson at Right Back, Towell in Midfield and Sam Baldock when he came on. It has got a bus and train station in the very center of the city. Visiting supporters are situated in the North stand end behind one of the goals. You will pass Paragon station on your left. My first visit to the KCOM Stadium, though I had visited the old Boothferry Park many years ago. My first impressions were that it is just like any other new stadium however once inside it is a bit of a dump with dirty seats. For supporter match day parking turn right. One oddity I found at the ground was the fact that the club charge a pound extra for tickets paid for in cash, while card purchases have no added charge! Lots of empty seats and this produced a poor atmosphere from the Home faithful. The away end offers a good view, however considering we took just under 1,000 away fans, the decision to have one bar/set of toilets open seemed a bit daft. I had always thought the KC Stadium was pretty impressive and as Hull were likely to be promoted I took my chance to go. We had a lovely pizza in the Zizzi restaurant in the shopping centre by the station. Due to arriving so early I did not have to pay the 5 entry fee which was a bonus! Trains to Hull. The atmosphere among the Stoke faithful was superb. The girl who served me my pie at the ground itself was very friendly, as were other staff and stewards. Train Hull Paragon is the nearest train station and approximately a 20-minute walk from the MKM Stadium. I do like the look of the KC Stadium though, to my shame, I never visited Boothferry Park but the new stadium is pretty tidy and impressive for a new build. So if you get row A, dont be fooled, as youll be a little above the playing surface. On a very sunny Winter's day, the Yorkshire scenery from the train was very attractive and the Humber Bridge looked spectacular. 1. The FA Cup is always a draw for me, so a trip up to Humberside was one I was looking forward to. It was potentially Portsmouths last ever match as the night before the game there were reports that Pompey were about to get liquidated (thankfully we didn't in the end) I was also looking forward to this match because we were on a run of good form after winning the past 4 out of 5. Exit the bus station at the far end. Whilst fellow Villa fan Neil Tate adds; There is also the nearby Walton Street Social Club that also admits away supporters. Stay on the A63 and the stadium is clearly signposted (KCOM Stadium and a football symbol) as you approach Hull. Exiting from the back on the station onto Park Street, turn onto Londesborough Street directly opposite the back-entrance on St Stephens Shopping Centre. Great view of the ground where the away fans were.
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