Highbury Stadium parking: Best options for Arsenal fans for Fleetwood EFL Cup clash

Arsenal‘s Carabao Cup fourth-round trip to Fleetwood Town takes travelling supporters to a much smaller and more residential setting than they are used to, with parking one of the first things to plan for.

There is no parking available for supporters at Highbury Stadium itself, while street parking around the ground is limited, so fans driving up the M6 and M55 should consider their options before arriving.

Here is Football Ground Guide‘s breakdown of where to park for the visit to Fleetwood's Highbury.

Parking at Highbury Stadium

There is no parking available for supporters at the stadium, so away fans should not rely on finding a space at Highbury itself.

Away coach arrangements can vary by fixture, so supporters travelling on official coaches should follow the instructions issued by Arsenal and its Supporter Liaison Officer.

For anyone driving independently, the safest approach is to avoid relying on stadium parking and plan for a walk from one of the surrounding streets or town-centre car parks.

Free council car parks near Highbury Stadium

Fleetwood has several free car parks run by Wyre Council, with Central Car Park and the Marine Hall and Leisure Centre Car Park both located on The Esplanade, around a 15-20 minute walk from Highbury Stadium.

• Central Car Park (The Esplanade, FY7 6QE) – 32 standard spaces and nine disabled bays.
• Marine Hall and Leisure Centre Car Park (The Esplanade, FY7 6HF) – 164 standard spaces and eight disabled bays.
• Princes Way Car Park – another free council car park in Fleetwood, although it is away from the Esplanade options.

The two Esplanade car parks are useful for supporters who do not mind walking, while their location also puts them close to Fleetwood's seafront and town-centre amenities.

Street Parking

Limited street parking is available around Highbury Stadium, with previous visiting-supporter guides specifically identifying Gordon Road and Addison Road as options. Supporters should check signs for any restrictions and avoid blocking residents' access.

Street parking can provide a shorter walk than the larger council car parks, but spaces are limited, so supporters should allow plenty of time if they intend to use this option.

Getting to Fleetwood by Car

For anyone driving from the M6, the route is straightforward: exit at Junction 32 onto the M55 towards Blackpool, then leave the M55 at Junction 3 and follow the A585 towards Fleetwood.

After continuing straight at the roundabout with Blackpool and Fylde College, take the first left into Copse Road. Continue for around a mile, passing Fleetwood Fire Station, before turning left onto Radcliffe Road and then right onto Stanley Road, where Highbury Stadium is at the bottom of the road on the left.

The stadium's postcode is FY7 6TX, which can be entered into satnavs.

Fleetwood does not have its own railway station, with Poulton-le-Fylde the nearest mainline station. Blackpool North is another option, with supporters able to continue their journey by tram or bus.

The Stanley Road tram stop is the nearest to Highbury Stadium and is only a short walk from the ground.

FGG Verdict: Where Should You Park?

For supporters looking for a straightforward option away from the immediate residential streets around Highbury, the Marine Hall and Leisure Centre Car Park is the larger of the two Esplanade options, with 164 standard spaces and eight disabled bays. Central Car Park provides another option nearby, although it has only 32 standard spaces.

Both are around a 15-20 minute walk from Highbury Stadium, while limited street parking on roads such as Gordon Road and Addison Road can offer a shorter walk if a space is available.

For an Arsenal cup tie, arriving early and allowing extra time to find a legal parking space is advisable rather than relying on being able to park close to the ground.