How to get there: Leave the M2 at Junction 4 and take the A278 towards Gillingham, going straight across two roundabouts. At the 3rd roundabout turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre. At the traffic light junction with the A231, turn right into Nelson Road and passing the small bus station take a right turn into Gillingham Road, the ground is down on your right.
Car park: There is a residents only parking scheme in operation around the ground, so if you want to street park, this will mean driving a bit further away to do so. Alternatively there is a cheap pay and display car park (£1 for 3 hours) on Railway Street near Gillingham station, which is less than 10 mins walk from the ground.
Traveling by Train: The ground is about a ten minute walk away from Gillingham railway station, which is served by trains from London Victoria (every 15mins) and Charing Cross (Every 30mins). When you leave the train station you need to turn left out of the station and follow the road until you come to a crossroads. Go straight on into Priestfield Road. The visitors turnstiles are at the far end of Priestfield Road.
Where to drink: The ground is walkable from the town centre, where there are a fair few pubs to be found. 'Will Adams' in the town centre is in the good beer guide and does good cheap food. Plus you will find a very friendly crowd of football locals happy to indulge in friendly banter. Away fans though should avoid 'The Cricketers' in Sturdee Avenue.
The 'Livingstone Arms' on Gillingham Road is known as an "Away Supporters" pub and is situated approximately 100 yards from the away turnstiles. The atmosphere within the pub is both warm and friendly and there is even complimentary bar food laid on for fans. Otherwise you can purchase a hot pie with your pint, or visit the local chip shop, situated across the road.
What the ground is like: Priestfield Stadium has been virtually re-built since the current Chairman Paul Scally took over in 1995. On one side of the ground is the impressive two tiered, Medway Stand, opened in 2000, with a row of executive boxes (the type which you can sit outside of) running across the middle. Opposite is the tidy all seater Gordon Road Stand. Unfortunately though, it contains a number of supporting pillars, which may hinder your view. This also has an unusual TV gantry perched on its roof. The Rainham End, has also been re-developed, with a single tier cantilevered stand, which replaced a former terrace. It is an open all seated 'temporary stand' has been erected on what was the former Gillingham End terrace, it is hoped that this will be replaced with a permanent 3,200 seated stand at some point. This stand has been named the Brian Moore Stand in memory of the legendary commentator and lifelong Gills fan.
In a corporate sponsorship deal with the Kent Reliance Building Society, the stadium has been renamed the KRBS Priestfield Stadium.
What's it like for visiting fans: Away fans are housed in part of the Brian Moore Stand where around 1,500 supporters can be accommodated. Like last season the stand is of the temporary variety i.e. the type that you would see around the 18th hole at the British Open Golf Championship, although it is of a good size and height, plus the views of the playing action are fine. Unlike most temporary stands though the facilities are surprisingly good, being of a permanent nature behind the stand. However it is uncovered, so although the Club hand out free rain macs if it rains, still be prepared to get wet! One unusual aspect of visiting Priestfield Stadium is that away supporters have to walk down a very narrow terraced street to reach the away entrance, or if coming from adjacent streets down very tight alley ways. However, there is never normally any problems with this although after the game the Police sometimes close of some of the surrounding streets to keep fans apart.
Ticket Prices: This game is pay on the night via a cash turnstile. No tickets will be available from Luton Town Ticket Office.
Tickets for this fixture are priced as follows:
Adults - £10, Seniors (over 65) - £7.50, Accompanied Juniors (under 16) - Free of charge
Town on Tour: will not be running coaches for this fixture.
The Bobbers Travel Club: Depart from Cranfield at 2.15pm and Luton at 3.15pm. Cost for this trip is £14 adults and £11 child and OAP. Supporters wishing to book their place for this trip should visit telephone 01234 856542.
Information supplied by www.footballgroundguide.co.uk
