The Club moved to the MKM Stadium in December 2002 after leaving their former Boothferry Park home where they had been resident for 56 years. The MKM Stadium is home to both Hull Football and Rugby League Clubs.
Inside the stadium looks very impressive, however from the exterior it looks a bit plain. It doesn’t help that the most interesting part of the exterior, visually, around the main entrance, is mostly obscured by trees. However, the stadium is set in a park and can be seen for some distance around and has won several awards for its design.
The MKM Stadium is enclosed, with the Cranswick plc (West) Stand being around twice the size of the other three sides. The roof rises and curves around the West Stand, giving the stadium an interesting look.
Inside, the curves continue as each of the stands slightly bends around the playing area, drawing the eye to sweep panoramically around them. Apart from the West Stand, each of the other three stands is single-tiered. The West Stand also benefits from having a row of executive boxes running across its middle. There is a large video screen at the North End of the stadium, where the Police Control Box is also situated. The P.A. system within the stadium is also excellent.
Away fans are located in the northeast corner of the stadium, where up to 2,510 supporters can be housed. This away section extends around the North East Corner into the first couple of blocks of the North Stand.
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. On the concourse alcohol is available, plus burgers and pies etc.
For night games the stadium puts on a cracking light show, accompanied by music, which is put on for around five or six minutes before the teams come out onto the field of play.
Away supporters have their own bar called the Pitch Side located at the MKM Stadium itself. Although not the most spacious of bars it does show live sports on a number of screens and also offers cold food and snacks, such as sandwiches.
Pubs nearby include:
- Ye Olde White Harte – 25 Silver St, Hull HU1 1JG
- The Minerva – Nelson St, Hull HU1 1XE
- The Head of Steam Hull – 10 King St, Hull HU1 2JJ
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Home fans can enter the MKM Stadium via all turnstiles around the stadium with the exception of those at the away end (explained below).
Most turnstiles will shut shortly after kick-off but one turnstile in each stand will remain open 30 minutes after the start of the match for those who arrive late. There are:
- East Stand – 12
- South Stand – 14
- West Stand – 39
- North (Home) – 41
- North (Away) – 50
As already mentioned, the away entrance to the stadium is on the northeast corner of the stadium. Away supporters can enter the MKM Stadium via turnstiles 47-50 and 1-5.
The current capacity of the MKM Stadium is 25,586 but there are plans in place for an expansion to 34,000 should the clube ever feel that such a move would be worthwhile.
As things stand, the stadium resembles a single-tier bowl with the exception of the Cranswick PLC (West) Stand which has a second tier added.
The current capacity of each stand is as follows:
- Smith & Nephew Stand – 4,000
- Chris Chilton Stand – 6,000
- MKM Stand – 4,000
- Cranswick PLC Stand – 11,000
The stadium seating plan is outlined below:
From The West
At the end of the M62, continue onto the A63 towards Hull. Stay on the A63 and the stadium is clearly signposted (MKM Stadium and a football symbol) as you approach Hull. About one mile from the centre of Hull leave the A63 (just after you pass B&Q on the opposite side of the carriageway and is sign posted Local Infirmary) and take the 2nd exit at the roundabout. Turn left at the lights and then over the flyover, right at the next lights and the ground is down on the right.
From The North
Leave the A164 at the Humber Bridge Roundabout and take the first exit into Boothferry Road. The stadium is three miles down this road on the left.
From The South
Take the M1 to Junction 21A take the A46 exit to Braunstone Frith/ Kirby Muxloe/ B5380 then keep right at the fork, follow the signs for A46 Newark and merge onto A46 and follow it to just past Lincoln and at the roundabout take the first exit for Humber Bridge and then at the third roundabout after about 21 mile onto the A15 take the Third Exit for the M180/ Humber Bridge and then take the M180 to Junction 5 and take the sign for Hull/ Hull Airport then at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A15 and cross the Humber Bridge (cost £2.50 for Cars £4 for Buses) then at the roundabout take the third exit (Signposted City Centre) and then turn left at the lights and then over the flyover, right at the next lights and the ground is down on the right.
Car Parking
The stadium has its own massive car park right next to the stadium, with access from Walton Street. It is floodlit, with a covered surface (that is, not a mud bath) and open to home and away supporters alike. If you get there early and want to go into the City centre, there is a park-and-ride bus to and from the car park. The cost of parking at the stadium is £5.
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The MKM Stadium is around a 20-minute walk away from Hull Paragon Railway Station.
Like several Clubs Hull City operates a category system (A, B and C) whereby the most popular games cost more to watch.
Adults – £20-£28
65+ – £13.50-£18
16-22 – £10-£14
11-15 – £7
2-10 – £3
Hull is a well known name in the world of Rugby and the football club tapped into that in their early years using ‘the Boulevard’ in the two years immediately after their formation; it was predominantly a rugby pitch. After that couple of years the Tigers moved to their own ground, Anlaby Road. The remained their through to World War II but a bombing and shoddy restoration job saw the club move back to their first ‘home’. An extended period at Boothferry Park followed with that being Hull’s ground from 1946 through to 2002 and then came the move to their current stadium.
The disabled facilities are state of the art. Every stand in the stadium has a purpose-built Disabled user platform, easily accessible from the wide concourse that circumnavigates the inside of the whole stadium. Stewards patrol every Disabled access area on the outside of the stadium, and if assistance is required it’s there on hand.
For further details of the disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website.
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Record Attendance
At The Kingston Communications Stadium:
25,030 v Liverpool
Premier League, 10th May 2010.
At Boothferry Park:
55,019 v Manchester United
FA Cup 6th Round, 26th February 1949.
Average Attendance
2023-2024: 20,024 (Championship)
2022-2023: 18,108 (Championship)
2021-2022: 12,324 (Championship)
2020-2021: 0 (Covid) (League One)
2019-2020: 11,553 (Championship)
Hull City have unveiled plans for a £25m Sporting Village in the area surrounding the current stadium. There is a bit of controversy involved with these plans due to the needed relocation of Hull Fair from its historic Walton Street site.
Central to the club’s plans is a brand new state-of-the-art training facility which would see the first team and academy players be under the same roof for the very first time. Included in these plans is also a plan to increase the capacity to 25,500.
While that work is yet to get started, the club did install a brand-new pitch at the MKM Stadium over the summer of 2024.
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Hull City v Brentford
Championship
Saturday 1st February 2020, 12.30pm
Mike O'Daly (Brentford)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
The Bees needed to bounce back after a two-game blip, to consolidate and improve on their position in the top six. Meanwhile, mid-table Hull would be interesting opposition, having just sold arguably their two best players in the preceding 24 hours, on the last day of the January transfer window.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
A straightforward train journey from my East Midlands home, changing at Sheffield. On a very sunny Winter's day, the Yorkshire scenery from the train was very attractive and the Humber Bridge looked spectacular. Being a bit tight on time, I walked straight to the ground – a simple twenty-minute walk, providing you follow the excellent directions on this website, to the letter!
As has been mentioned before, the ground itself is in quite an exposed setting and there was a freezing wind. From a distance, it looks quite impressive, but I was a bit disappointed that the surrounding area, supposedly parkland, looked more like out of town scrubland.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
The home supporters were friendly enough and it all seemed relaxed. The away concourse bar was fairly standard, although it felt a bit more spacious than some and at least had one sports TV. A similarly standard choice of food and drink, with efficient service.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
Whilst I am not the greatest fan of out of town new stadiums, I have to say I was reasonably impressed. The seats and legroom were fine, the views excellent and the AV and PA were nicely done.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Despite the efforts of all involved, a somewhat muted atmosphere to begin with. According to official figures afterwards, the ground was only at 40% capacity, and it felt it, with vast sections of seating completely empty. The game was also live on TV, which presumably had an impact. The Bees brought a decent number of supporters, but, other than that, the only other noise came from a small but somewhat valiant home contingent in the neighbouring section.
Brentford were comfortable 5-1 winners (their second-highest score of the season, to date) with a hat trick for Benrahma and a contender for Bees goal of the season (IMHO) from Watkins. Finally, a word on the stewarding which was exemplary; friendly, helpful, low key but nicely efficient.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
A straightforward reverse of the inward journey.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A thumping away win is always going to be a great day out. Aside from that, once I was inside the stadium I enjoyed the match experience on offer and would happily return (hopefully in warmer weather).
Hull City v Fulham
Championship
Saturday 11th January 2020, 3pm
Dan Maguire (Doing the 92)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
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.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Setting off at 7:30 am I made the journey up the A1 getting to the stadium at 11 am. As mentioned by others there is a big car park next to the ground. Due to arriving so early I did not have to pay the £5 entry fee which was a bonus!
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
My plan before the game was to find a pub that was showing the early kick off game. However, after walking about an empty street with all pubs not showing signs of life I decided to return to my car and watch the game there on my phone (decision also made due to freezing cold winds!).
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
After picking up my tickets I went into the stadium to get a drink and something to eat (due to not many options outside). Inside the stadium, it felt very soulless and I wasn't impressed with the food options for vegans/vegetarians so I only had a coffee. On locating my seats I was just behind the home dugout and had a good view of the pitch, however, both of my seats were severely broken with one of them so rotten the back padding was on the floor!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
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 atmosphere was seriously flat however it seemed more vocal on the opposite side of the stadium.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
I left at 80 minutes and made good progress on my route back home to the south getting home at 21:00.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Totally shocked….the place had no soul, stadium in poor condition, and the people did not seem very friendly. The worst ground I have visited by far I doubt I will ever return!
Hull City v Fulham
Championship
Saturday 11th January 2020, 3pm
Kevin (Fulham)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
First visit to the stadium.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The journey from Leicestershire by car was good. I arrived at 12:30 and parked the car by the Royal infirmary with no problems.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Walked around the ground, where there were few home fans, possibly due to my early arrival time at the ground.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
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.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was spoilt by the wind and there was little atmosphere generated by the home fans The food that was available inside the ground was average but expensive.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
There was a little bit of trouble outside. I walked the 10 minutes to the car and then straight out onto the A63.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A good day because Fulham won. However, we will not be returning to the stadium as it is soulless.
Hull City v Wigan Athletic
Championship League
Wednesday 10th April 2019, 7.45pm
Andrew Davidson (Doing the 92)
Hull City v Reading
Championship League
Saturday 6th April 2019, 3pm
William Biss (Reading)
Hull City v Preston North End
Championship League
Saturday 20th October 2018, 3pm
Ian Robinson (Preston North End)
Hull City v Leeds United
Championship League
Tuesday 2nd October 2018, 7.45pm
Shaun (Leeds United)
Hull City v Ipswich Town
Championship League
Saturday 18th November 2017, 3pm
Kieran B (Ipswich Town fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
I’d never been to the KCOM Stadium, despite having a lot of family who live in Hull and are all supporters of the Tigers. There’s a small family rivalry when we play each other, and I was hoping we could grab our first win against them since 2008.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I travelled up on the Friday night with the journey taking just over four hours including a stop. I had dinner at my relatives, who live about 20 minutes drive outside Hull, and travelled into the city afterwards to get to where I was going to stay for the weekend. The KCOM Stadium was only a ten minute walk from where I was staying, but it is clearly signposted along the M62.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As I was staying at my aunties, the ground was just a 10-minute walk away. 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. That said, I headed straight to the Pitch Side bar next to the away end which is incorporated into the stadium itself. The home fans seemed very friendly.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of The KCOM Stadium?
I’ve passed the ground on numerous occasions and I’ve always found it impressive. I like how there is woodland and a community park integrated into the grounds of the stadium rather than it being slapped in the middle of an industrial estate. 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.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Unlike the norm away from home, Ipswich actually started really well. Just six minutes into the game, McGoldrick scored his 8th of the season to put us 1-0 up. We should have really capitalised and scored more as Hull were very poor, however defensive errors either side of the break saw Hull take a 2-1 lead courtesy of Bowen and Dicko which was very frustrating. With ten minutes to go, we had a great chance to equalise, as Waghorn was brought down in the box. Up stepped McGoldrick, whose tame effort was parried away by McGregor And it remaining 2-1 to the hosts. However, with two minutes left, a Chambers cross was headed back across goal by Webster, and Jordan Spence got a faint toe poke to send the ball pea-rolling over the line off the post. Scenes, relief, (and a rather angry text from my Dad who also supports Hull) as we celebrated that goal. That’s how it finished, as we claimed our first draw of the season. The atmosphere wasn’t great from either set of fans, but there was the occasional good spell. Stewards and facilities were fine, however, Pies were out of stock by half time – typical.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
As I was staying with the family, I didn’t hurry out, and it only took ten minutes to walk back. Hull continue their unbeaten run against us, although I was clearly more pleased with a draw when discussing the game with my relatives.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall a decent day out, and it was nice to finally tick the KCOM Stadium off the list. The late equaliser saved it from being a miserable away trip.
Full Time Result: Hull City 2 Ipswich Town 2
Hull City v Bolton Wanderers
Football Championship League
Friday 25th August 2017, 7.45pm
Tom Harding (Bolton Wanderers fan)
Hull City v Bournemouth
Premier League
Saturday 14th January 2017, 3pm
Paul Sheppard (AFC Bournemouth fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
I hadn't been to Hull before so it was a chance to tick off another new ground. Plus I knew that the KCOM Stadium was a ground that away fans liked and that gives a good view from the away section.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We travelled from my home near Manchester so it was very straightforward. We parked about 15 minutes walk away on the road in from the M62/A63 near Aldi and Lidl. The walk to the ground from the car was memorable for the slowness of walking speed of many Hull fans, very odd!
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Personally I would have headed to the Walton Social Club as the reviews on this website are excellent but my friends fancied a pub lunch so we stopped at the Home Farm Brewer's Fayre pub about seven miles away from the KCOM Stadium. By the time we got near the ground it was too late for a drink anywhere else.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
The KCOM Stadium is a very impressive and compact ground. We hadn't sold our full allocation so we were able to move round to nearer the goal and the away fans and plenty of other away fans did this as the view and space were both excellent from our location.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
We started brightly and took the lead after a couple of minutes when Stanislas converted an early penalty. We dominated for half an hour but then Hull woke up and took their chances with Hernandez scoring twice and Mings deflecting a Huddlestone's shot into his own net. As is often the case we had more of the possession (61%) but never really looked much like winning after the first half hour.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
As straightforward as getting to the ground. Straight up the A63 then on to the M62 and home not long after 7pm.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Given our respective league positions it was a disappointing result but Marko Silva seems to have made a positive impact very quickly. Despite the result I enjoyed the day and was very impressed by the ground and (a small minority of numpties aside) the good humour of, and the good atmosphere created by, the home fans.
Hull City v Manchester City
Football Premier League
Monday 26th December 2016, 5.15pm
George Henshaw (Manchester City fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
First away game with my daughter and felt this could be a safe place to go with modern facilities.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Journey was easy. The KCOM Stadium is well sign posted and easy to find. We headed for the main car park on Walton Street. We arrived one hour before kick off and there was a small five minute queue. The car park cost just £5.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We stopped at a pub en-route (the Duke of Cumberland at North Ferriby) which had some fans in but mainly locals. It was good pub food and a nice place to visit.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
The footpaths around the ground were paved and in good condition. The ground was modern and compact. The away end wrapped itself round one corner of the ground and the whole stadium looked excellent.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Man City ran out 3-0 winners, but Hull gave as good as they got. The atmosphere was terrific and the home supporters to our right made lots of noise. The Police and stewards were very friendly. The coffee and tea were not drinkable and the pies did not look that good either. Alcoholic drinks were served prior to kick off but not at half time.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
We decided to leave 10 minutes early and a steward opened a gate and reminded us that we could not re enter the stadium. There was no traffic and we were away and on the A63 in about five minutes.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
The day out was very pleasurable. The KCOM Stadium was easy to find and it was easy to park. Around the stadium felt very safe even though there was no heavy policing. There seemed to be plenty of families attending the game and there was a friendly atmosphere throughout. A good day out and highly recommended.
Hull City v West Bromwich Albion
Premier League
Saturday 26th November 2016, 3pm
Steven Roper (West Bromwich Albion fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
My first visit to the KCOM Stadium, though I had visited the old Boothferry Park many years ago.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We went by supporters coach from the Hawthorns. On reaching Hull we were escorted by the police who were awaiting our arrival. There is a large car park at the rear of the KCOM Stadium which the coaches were taken through and parked up in a fenced off area reserved for away fans' coaches. From here the turnstiles are less than a minute's walk away.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
A lot of fans exited the car park and went to try out the local pubs. However we decided to go straight into the ground for food and a hot drink as it was a cold day.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
The ground is one of the new type having nothing like the character of Boothferry Park. Away fans have an excellent view in one corner of the ground, with ample leg room in the seats. The Main Stand has an arched roof, and is higher than the rest of the stadium. 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. There were two good size screens, one at each end.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The acoustics of the ground make for a good atmosphere, though Hull's performance in the first half frustrated the home fans and gave them little to cheer about. The atmosphere picked up in the second half. The stewards were very good and didn't hassle the fans. Neither did they search the fans as they entered the ground. There are a couple of food bars which are situated up the entrance steps on the first floor. Hot drinks cost £2.50, and pies are £3.60. The game wasn't particularly exciting and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
It was out of the ground and straight onto the coaches. We were escorted by the Police away from the KCOM Stadium and along the A63 towards the motorway.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
It was a good day out. It was a fair result. My overall impression of the KCOM Stadium was average although we did have a good view. I can recommend a visit to anyone who is considering it.
Hull City v Southampton
Premier League
Sunday 6th November 2016, 2.15pm
Alex Squires (Southampton fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
As a Saints fan in the northern area, then when the fixtures were released, Hull was almost the first name on our list with them being the premier league's only Yorkshire team.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Transpennine train from Leeds to Hull. Yet another 2:15pm Sunday kick off wasn't perhaps overly convenient though we did arrive in Hull with ample time to spare before kick off, so overall not too bad.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
After consulting this guide, we headed for the Admiral of the Humber pub. A traditional Wetherspoon experience was to be had complete with food and drink on offer at extremely reasonable prices. There was a surprisingly large amount of Saints fans present as well as Hull supporters, who were all mixing nicely. My only grumble was for a busy football pub, only two people were behind the bar which delayed the queues a bit.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
The KCOM Stadium looks like another functional yet somewhat boring stadium of the modern era as you approach it from the footbridge, though it's curved design and large west stand seem far more impressive once inside the ground. We'd been given a generous allocation though due to the annoying kick off time, as expected the away end wasn't a sell out.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was effectively split – saints took an early lead from 12 yards and headed in at half time with a deserved lead. 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. That proved to be that and despite saints dominating the final few minutes, the home fans were able to roar their side onto a first win since August with the help of David Marshall's gloves. 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. The toilets were fine though I did find the PA system to be awful.
Comment on get ting away from the ground after the game:
With it being Sunday, trains were less frequent so we had quite a bit of time before heading home. After another quick stop in the Wetherspoons, we headed back to Hull station and got the train home fine.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall a great day out which was however soured by the result. I would be more than happy to return to the KCOM Stadium.
Hull City v Stoke City
Premier League
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 3pm
Lee Sockett (Stoke City fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KCOM Stadium?
Having missed a few away games recently due to job commitments, I was lucky enough to get a weekend off work. So I grabbed some tickets the day before and began to look forward to visiting a ground that I had never been to before.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Travelling on the official coaches it was a easy trip up leaving Stoke at 10:30am and arriving at the ground just after 1pm. The coaches parked just a stones throw away from the stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
On arriving at the ground we headed to what was called the 'Pitch Side Bar' which is just for away fans. In there they served beer and soft drinks as well as some pies. The bar was nice and clean and had good toilet facilities. It also had some televisions showing the early Premier League game of Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KCOM Stadium?
On entering the ground and going up a few stairs we were greeted by only one refreshment kiosk. Decided to get some food which was heavily priced and needed to wait 10 minutes for a burger to be cooked. On going to our seat we had a good view and ample leg room.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game it's self was massive. Hull on a bad run we were just beginning to pick up so I was quietly confident we could come away with something. I was right! A great double from the Swiss wonder Shaqari the first from 30 yards saw us win 2-0 overall no more than we deserved. The atmosphere among the Stoke faithful was superb. 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. The overall attendance was 18,000 with 1700 from Stoke. Lots of empty seats and this produced a poor atmosphere from the Home faithful.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Back on the bus and we were moving within 30 minutes. We had a Police escort back out to the motorway.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Great away day helped by the result. Make sure you visit the Pitch Side Bar, but note if going in there that they stop serving 45 minutes before kick off. Overall the KCOM Stadium is a good friendly ground, even the stewards were not bad.
Hull City v Leeds United
Football Championship League
Saturday 23rd April 2016, 3pm
Josh Townend (Leeds United fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KC Stadium?
I'm quite a sucker for long distance matches and being a Leeds fan living in South Wales, this was definitely one of them. I'd been to the KC before a number of years back, when Leeds played a friendly there, but I don't recall a great deal of what happened that day. I was obviously looking forward to seeing a local derby and to see what performance we could put in against a top six side, with ourselves having nothing left to play for.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Like I mentioned before, I did the journey from South Wales so I was up at 5:30am in the morning to catch the first train down to Cardiff then up towards Hull via Birmingham and Sheffield, arriving just after 1pm. I stopped for a few drinks in a Wetherspoons, before finding the ground, which was easy. It was quite conveniently located right down the road from the pub as one Leeds fan from the area was keen to point out.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
I went into a Wetherspoons in the town where inside there was a mix of Hull and Leeds fans, initially anyway. For a local derby, there was a surprisingly good-natured feel to the place, with friendly banter being thrown about between the two sets of fans. One Hull fan did take the banter to heart a bit, but was swiftly removed.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KC Stadium?
The last time I had seen the KC Stadium, it was at night, so I didn't get to fully appreciate the ground. 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. I also found it weird how it there was no roof on the concourse, as I've never seen that anywhere before. In general though, the ground looked very smart.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
It was great to see Chris Wood put us in front early on and there was a great buzz in the away end for much of the first half. The Hull fans were silent. That was until first half stoppage time when they scored two in three minutes. Suddenly they came out of their cage and started singing. I thought it was quite odd how the club felt the need to put chants up on the big screen as if the crowd needed dictating to. I stayed in my seat at half time so I didn't get to see the facilities. The away fans were brilliant in the second half, trying to egg Leeds on to an equaliser. It left quite a sour taste in the mouth when the Hull fans booed Berardi when he was stretchered off with an injury caused by Jake Livermore, It therefore felt even sweeter when we got an equaliser and the atmosphere in the away end doubled.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
I had no trouble getting away from the ground. 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! Alas, there were no lunatics looking to kick me to the kerb and I made my way to the train station unscathed. I eventually got back to my home in South Wales at around 1am.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
It was a great day out and a decent result against a strong Hull side. I'd definitely go again if they stay down
Hull City v Leeds United
Football Champoinship League
Saturday 23rd April 2016, 3pm
Peter Eriksson (Neutral – AIK Stockholm fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KC Stadium?
Some of my friends are huge Leeds fans so we had decided to see this game since Leeds away games are one of the best football experiences you can have (according to them). They couldn't get tickets in the away section since Leeds allocation for this game was quite small at 2,300 so we all bought tickets with the home fans and for me as a neutral that was no problem.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Took the train from Leeds to Hull, which took just under one hour, so no problem there. The KC Stadium is easy to find and there is a walkway for most of it. It took about twenty 20 minutes to walk to the stadium from from the rail station.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Before going up to the stadium, we walked down to the Minerva pub, which is past the Marina and I can recommend that. Nice pub by the water and since it was a sunny day we sat outside most of the time watching the Humber.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KC Stadium?
I have to say that the KC stadium is probably the best stadium I have been to of the new grounds in the 25.000 capacity range. The ground is very impressive from the outside and even better from the inside. Evenly matched stands and a double tiered Main Stand. I don't think there could be a bad seat anywhere.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
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. This made the atmosphere for this Yorkshire derby very loud. You could feel that Yorkshire pride was at stake and the stewards where kept busy for most of the the game but nothing mayor. I have to say the home support was good but the Leeds fans were amazing in the way they stuck behind their team. They probably was the main reason why Leeds found an equalizer a couple of minutes from the end for with 10-15 minutes to it looked very unlikely they would score with Hull looking the much better side. The game ended 2-2.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Same easy way getting back to station and we were on the train back to Leeds again within the hour.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I have to say this was one of the best days of football I had in a long time. 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. The weather was nice the whole day we saw a pulsating Yorkshire derby with lots of good football and great atmosphere.
Hull City v MK Dons
Football Championship League
Saturday 12th March 2016, 3pm
Chris (MK Dons fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KC Stadium?
Hull City had been in brilliant form going into the game and the MK Dons were improving, so for an MK fan it had the feel of a potential giant killing. I had always thought the KC Stadium was pretty impressive and as Hull were likely to be promoted I took my chance to go.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Coming from Milton Keynes it is an 8-hour round trip. We travelled on one of the Club's supporters coaches, which was good especially at the stadium looked to be a little bit difficult to find. From what I saw parking at the stadium seemed fairly straightforward and stewards seemed happy to help.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
There's a bar specifically for away fans – called the Pitchside, which is situated by the club shop and away end. As the stadium entrance gates don't open much before kick-off its a convenient place to go. There are also plenty of pubs around the ground which sell drink and food. Not much else in regards to food apart from the concourses which are relatively expensive, compared to other grounds.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KC Stadium?
The KC Stadium is really impressive, very similar in design to the Etihad Stadium, however much of the exterior wasn't very appealing. The away fans were housed in the North East corner of the ground, which although not large gave an excellent view. All in all – the KC Stadium is a great ground which could easily pass as a Premier League stadium.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The Game was excellent – a real mismatch in quality but finished 1-1. Atmosphere was excellent – Both fans were separated quite a bit – but still really loud and intense. Stewards were low key, but were helpful if you needed and didn't your view. Food was great if a bit expensive – wide variety at stadium – hot choc tea coffee beer pizza pies hot dogs etc… plenty of facilities toilets etc. compared to other grounds.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Very easy! Although surrounded in a residential area, the traffic seemed fast moving and the away coaches got away fine.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Great day and ground! Recommend to anyone – who doesn't mind a bit of travel though. Not any problems at all and great entertainment. Also as of 2015/16 Hull produce a DVD of each game – these have to be pre-ordered before the game but are only £5. A great souvenir of your day out – coupled with a visit to the Hull club shop.
Hull City v Brighton and Hove Albion
FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 9th January 2016, 3pm
Samuel Theodoridi (Brighton and Hove Albion fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the KC Stadium?
The FA Cup is always a draw for me, so a trip up to Humberside was one I was looking forward to.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I took one of the official supporters coaches. It left at 6:15 am from Broadwater Green in Worthing. We stopped of at a services about half way there, and arrived about two hours before kick off.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
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. It cost us a pound each to get in. The girl who served me my pie at the ground itself was very friendly, as were other staff and stewards.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KC Stadium?
The KC Stadium looks very impressive from the outside. On one side you've got a park which looks very neat and tidy. On the other however you've got a car park which is perhaps the bleakest thing I've seen this season! 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!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
We were awful! Hughton used the game as an opportunity to give some of the fringe players a game and they looked like they didn't give a toss. The only players who stood out were the Goalkeeper Maenpaa, Goldson at Right Back, Towell in Midfield and Sam Baldock when he came on. We didn't muster a single shot on target and without our keeper playing well we'd have lost 4-0 rather that 1-0. Hull deserved to win but I was so disappointed with the performance of the team.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
We got on to the coach and were away straight away, getting back around midnight.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Disappointment and frustration. Glad I got another away ground in though, and will be doing it in the league next year if Hull and Brighton both go up.
Hull City v Bolton Wanderers
Championship Football League
Saturday 12th December 2015, 3pm
Matthew Bowling (Bolton Wanderers fan)
Why were you looking forward to visiting the KC Stadium?
I was looking forward to visit because the KC Stadium is fairly new modern stadium and one of the biggest in the league. This was also my first visit there.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I travelled by minibus from Lancaster. The journey over to Hull was fine. 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. We parked outside the entrance to the away end so it was easy to find after the game.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
When we arrived at the stadium a group of five of us walked across the bridge at the east end of the stadium into Hull City centre. We ended up in a pub just a stones throw from the railway station, the pub was called the Admiral of the Humber. The pub was a Wetherspoons which had both sets of fans inside, but there was never any hint of us being made to feel unwelcome.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the KC Stadium?
I was impressed when I saw the outside of the ground, and the inside wasn't too bad either. The stadium has quite a modern feel to it but no comfy seats. All the sides of the ground are similar the only difference is the only second tier in the North Stand, at one side. When we first entered through the turnstiles there were a lot of stewards there and we had to be patted down and have our bags searched.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game wasn't brilliant in terms of quality, neither side dominated and only one goal by Hull separated the teams. The travelling Bolton fans were making a good noise but sadly that didn't seem to have any effect on the players. We were very close to the home fans and words were exchanged between the two sets of fans but there was no trouble as the area was well stewarded. The facilities were good over all including the catering area which offered a variety of food and at reasonable prices.
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. Along with the official Bolton travel coaches we were escorted by the Police straight back to the motorway which was good.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall, I enjoyed a reasonable day out in all expect the awful weather and yet another disappointing result.
Hull City v West Bromwich Albion
Premier League
Saturday, December 6th 2014, 3pm
Lee Jones (West Brom fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground?
We went to Hull City the previous season and thought we were harshly done by in the 2-0 loss so hoped to do better this time around. We had also enjoyed our previous trip and liked the places we visited. Also this time we didn’t have any children with us so were not restricted in where we were able to go, plus it was one our travelling party’s first away match!
2. How easy were your journey/ finding the ground/ car parking?
We set off earlier than the Club Coaches in order to leave us enough time to park and enjoy the hostelries in the Hull area. We set our destination as the Linnet & Lark pub we’d visited briefly the previous season. To be honest, the stadium itself is pretty easy to find as it is adjacent to the main route into Hull from the West. The pub itself is located past the ground, towards the City Centre, leaving us about a 20 minute walk. We were able to park on the Pub car park for a £2 fee for the day, which we thought was reasonable. The 2 hours 15 minutes it took to get there from the West Midlands was more than acceptable.
3. What you did before the game pub/ chippy… home fans friendly?
There were a number of bars/pubs in Princess Avenue and we intended to visit a few. As it was, when we got to our intended destination, we saw it had been refurbished and was now called “Bowers”. There are still TV’s to watch the early/late games but the Pool tables have gone. They have a range of real ales and do food too. The bar staff were also very friendly as were the locals and we ended up staying there as we had seats and a view of the TV screens. After warming ourselves there (it was a pretty cold day outside, the first cold one of the season) we headed off for the ground stopping at a Burger van for a double cheeseburger at £3. Again good value we thought. There was no problem with any home fans and after the game we ended up discussing who were most likely to go down. They thought their chances were greater than ours…. we will see!!
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
We hear that Hull City like to encourage supporters to walk to the Stadium and it certainly is easy to do just that. Access is gained over a series of footbridges and leads to the side of the 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. The surrounding area is park land but I must say that I didn’t really notice that fact, I suppose being cold and dull isn’t great for the aesthetics. The away section has been moved slightly from last season and is more on one side but access is good and the queues moved quickly. The concourse seemed adequate and service was pretty quick but there were no TV’s working inside our section on the day. This might be remedied for other team’s visits. The away section seems quite large, our allocation being 2,400 and the rest of the ground looks good when it fills up. The Stadium is a little like Bolton or Huddersfield with the curved roof but has its own style.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..
We had the pies last year which were very good but as we had already eaten on the way in I didn’t partake this year. 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. Stewards were around but didn’t interfere with us standing throughout the match and all seemed fairly laid back and relaxed. The toilets were very cramped and though there were a couple of gents toilet areas, queues here were quite long. The half time queues were worrying if you left it to the last minute.
As for the atmosphere, it was more subdued than the previous season. 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. 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.
The match was a turgid affair and we thought there would be pretty good odds on it being last on Match of the Day (though it wasn’t!!) and after we missed an early penalty it was pretty awful. Apart from a free kick in the second half for us and a couple of wayward shots, both teams looked short of attacking ideas. 0-0 was a fair reflection and I think we were the happier side with the away point.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
The 20 minute walk back to the car and a beer to enable the traffic to disperse worked well. The area was pretty much clear of traffic when we set off. After another enjoyable chat with the bar staff and a nice relaxing pint, we set off home. Even after the delayed start back and after dropping the others off en route, we were still back home by half past eight. We even caught some of the Albion coaches up before we got to West Bromwich!
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I like going to Hull and though the game was not the best (to say the least), it was a good day out with some good company in the car there and back and always great to go away with the Baggies. Wouldn’t miss it for the world. Hopefully we can both survive and we might get to visit some of the other bars in the area next year.
Hull City v Southampton
Premier League
Tuesday, February 11th 2014, 7.45pm
By Steve Ridgley (Southampton fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
I had done many long trips away from home but never done Hull. I like to do all the newly promoted teams just in case I won’t get to do it again in the near future. Also, with Hull being so far away, it gives you a proud, loyal feeling when you do a 12 hour round trip on a cold, windy, February, Tuesday night.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
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. The coaches park in a caged off area, at the KC Stadium, totally separated from the home supporters with great steel fences surrounding this area. This penned off area is to prevent the home supporters coming near, this area really did have a sense of security about it. Where the coaches do park, you are right next to the stadium which is very handy. Behind the away end is a massive car park covering acres of land. Here, home and away supporters were parking here for a fair fee of £5. Be warned though, as the car park has an un-even surface and didn’t look all too great prior to kick off.
Finding the stadium was fairly hard when on the roads. Some newer stadiums are now built a little ‘out of town’ like Colchester and the ‘old’ Ricoh Arena for example. With the KC Stadium, it is really within Hull and is surrounded by many buildings and not far from the city centre.
3.What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
Before the game we went into a social club just across from the massive car park behind the away end named something like Walton Rd Social. You have to pay £1 to get in but in there you have about 6 big TV’s showing Sky TV, a massive pool table, cheap drinks and cheap food up for grabs too. In here there are a lot of home fans who kept themselves to themselves but were in high spirits.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
First of all I was very surprised at how different the KC Stadium looked to other stadiums I had been to e.g. Derby, Cardiff etc.. One side of the stadium is in amongst woodland which is very unusual as you’d normally expect an industrial estate plonked in front of these modern stadiums. The woodland hosted numerous pathways to get to the stadium. The way they’ve incorporated the stadium in this park was something special, and I admire the creators for not just dumping the stadium on that car park I was saying about. Another thing that was noticeable was the floodlights. They had two circular shaped structures on top of the East Stand that was the stadiums dominant aspect. Once in the stadium I was even more impressed. 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. The West Stand was the stadiums eye-catcher that impressed Saints fans. The other three stands are near enough identical and are slightly raised from the playing action. So if you get row A, don’t be fooled, as you’ll be a little above the playing surface. At either end there are two massive TV screens that are very interactional when the 90mins is not ticking by. Another thing to note is the P.A system; this is one of the clearest I’ve heard. One thing that was funny was when the teams came out onto the pitch, the song ‘Eye of the Tiger’ is played full blast. The concourse has some character about it too. It was a nice gesture to put permanent signs around saying ‘thank you for visiting Hull’ and ‘Enjoy the game’.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game itself was nothing spectacular. We (Southampton) ran out 1-0 winners within what was a spicy atmosphere. Both sets of fans were vocal all match. Towards our left is the East Stand where half of that stand is made up of the ‘hard core’ fans who like to stand and sing all match. However I thought this area of the stadium has unsavoury aspects as they were taunting at us all match which made it, in parts, a little intimidating. In fact, half of this stand were not there to watch the football, but were there to hurl abuse, something I’ll be mindful of in future visits. Reading through other reviews it mentions the stewards being a little over the top. I have to say, I tend to agree as many were getting involved in scuffles and were quite rude to some of the visiting fans. However, nothing was said to get u to sit down as 900+ Saints fans stood all match. I got my hands on one of the pies and, as what you’d expect from up north, it was very good!
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting out of the stadium itself took a lot of time as the entrances to the stand are at the back of the stand. The coaches wait in the pens a small while to make the Hull fans clear from the surroundings. It does take a while getting back onto the motorway.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall a good day out in one of the best stadiums I’ve been to. The atmosphere was great but a little unsavoury at times. Highly recommend visiting this stadium.
Hull City v West Ham United
Premier League
Saturday, September 28th 2013, 3pm
By Philip Pegram (West Ham United fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
Never travelled to Hull Before. Not heard many good reports about Hull in general so wanted to visit to see what it was like. Always love travelling away with West Ham.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We stayed in Hull for the week end and travelled up to Hull from Essex on Friday afternoon. Took 3 hours to drive. From the centre of Hull only a 15 – 20 minute walk away.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
We had a few drinks and food in Wetherspoons in the Centre 1st then a mini pub crawl round the town centre. Many pubs to choose from. We then headed to the Brickmakers arms before the game for a few. Mixture of home and away fans.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
I was pleasantly surprised when seeing the ground. Hull not being a massive Premier league Team the ground was very impressive. Great view of the ground where the away fans were. In General great ground.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was very poor and could have gone either way. Hull managed to snatch win. Atmosphere was very good wit great banter between home and away fans. Lager £3.50 a pint
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
After the game we walked back into town that took around 25 minutes heading through the shopping centre.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
My overall thoughts for the day were very good. Had a great day/weekend, the football was good, and the food and drink were reasonable. Would recommend any one to go for a visit.
Hull City v Crawley Town
FA Cup 4th Round
Saturday, January 28th 2012, 3pm
By Joshua Biggs (Crawley Town fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
Going to a ground of such size was a rareity for us, and in that sense, I could hardly wait. I was aware of how modern the Stadium was and greatly anticipated the visit as a result. In terms of the occasion itself, the fact that we had an opportunity to reach the 5th round for the second year running (having been narrowly defeated by Manchester United at Old Trafford the year before) was very exciting. I could not wait.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking:
Being on an away supporters coach, I wasn’t actually involved in terms of the finding of the ground or car parking as would have been suitably arranged beforehand. We did, however embark on a far more scenic route than had been anticipated owing to a collision on the motorway. This meant our journey was even longer than the 4 hours or so that we had expected. However, this did not dampen the lively mood of the 40 or so supporters on the coach and we reached the stadium feeling as though time had passed rather quickly. We parked in the extremely large stadium car park located within seconds of the ground which would have meant no fans would have found any trouble with finding a spot to park.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
With an hour or so to spare, we made our way over to the social club that was happy to accept away fans. This one only a few minutes away from the stadium. Although rather cramped there was a friendly atmosphere and the drinks were reasonably priced. There was also a full sized snooker table available for use. The home fans were extremely friendly and one even offered me his programme as well as his compliments on Crawley’s performance on getting this far in the cup.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
The stadiums' exterior was matched by the impressive nature of the interior. Both were extremely modern and interesting to look at. Even for a Championship side there was a mutual agreement amongst the away fans that the stadium was a real spectacle within itself. Even the way ‘Hull’ was written out across the South stand with its vivid orange colour and slanted font did well to impress. The away end was fantastic in terms of view, leg room, and comfortable nature of seat. Before the match begun, the large electronic scoreboard showed live coverage of the remaining minutes of the tie between Liverpool and Manchester United, though our positioning did not provide us with the greatest view.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
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. The home fans were notably quiet, despite them not turning up in quite the numbers they would do on a weekend league tie. 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 catering facilities were fine with the food priced at a reasonable level. All was also well in the toilet facility department.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
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. A police escort ensured that there was no trouble on the way out, though it seemed unlikely that we would have encountered any if the escort had not been provided. However, it was a welcomed gesture by the local police.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
In summary, the stadium itself would probably have been enough to make the trip worthwhile. 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. The good prices and friendly locals just added to what made a great all round away experience.
Hull City v Portsmouth
Championship League
Saturday, October 23rd 2010, 3pm
By Josh Brennan (Portsmouth fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground?
It was potentially Portsmouth’s 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.
2. How easy were your journey/ finding the ground/ car parking?
We left Portsmouth at about 10am and it was straight up the M1 then the M18 & M62 from there the ground was signposted which was very easy to find, we were at Hull for around ten past two. 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.
3. What you did before the game pub/ chippy… home fans friendly?
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. I bought a burger, which was also £3. The home fans seemed friendly as there were no problem before or after the game, what I mean by that is you could walk with them wearing your colours to ground and back to the car park with no problem.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
I thought ground was nice to look at from the outside and the inside, the view from where we sat were very good considering you a little bit far away from the pitch. The other sides of the ground looked very smart too, the end opposite and to the left of us looked very symmetrical to our end but the end to the right had 2 tiers, this gave the stadium a stand out effect.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..
It was a pretty even match throughout the first half, Hull having a couple of chances, David Nugent hitting the bar from Portsmouth, but on the stroke of half time, John Utaka sent David Nugent through on goal and he finished neatly past Matt Duke. The second half was mainly all Portsmouth with Greg Halford doubling the lead straight after half time with a deflected free kick which confused Matt Duke and went into the corner; However Hull did pull a goal back from a Nick Barmaby header but from then on Hull never looked threatening.
As Pompey fans our noisy on the road, it was no different here, Hull did sing quite a bit though and there were was a bit of banter which was very enjoyable. There were no problem with the stewards, we stood up throughout the whole of the game and didn't get told to sit down. I can't really comment about the food as I got some outside the away end, the wasn't many toilets though, there were use’s at half time and you just had to wait a little bit.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
It was very easy getting out after the game, as my dad wanted to leave five minutes before the end. It took five minutes to walk to the car and we were out of Hull by five o'clock. 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.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I thoroughly enjoyed my day out to the KC Stadium, it's a fantastic ground, it generates a brilliant atmosphere and the fact that we won 2-1 made the journey back a whole lot nicer. The news got even better as we found when were back in Portsmouth, we had exited administration and our football club was safe.