Portsmouth v Preston North End: Weather update, ticket details, away fan guide
Portsmouth welcome Preston North End to Fratton Park on Saturday and will be hoping to pick up their first home win of the Championship season.
John Mousinho’s side will be full of confidence after picking up four hard-fought points on the road, including a 1-1 draw against West Brom at The Hawthorns most recently.
They’ll now be looking to back that up with a winning performance in front of the fans at Fratton Park.
Josh Knight could make his Portsmouth debut in this match. It kicks off at 15:00 on 30 August, a couple of days before the transfer window closes. It remains to be seen whether Portsmouth will make any more new signings before that date.
Below, Pompey News rounds up the latest weather, ticket and travel news surrounding the game.
Early weather forecast for Portsmouth vs Preston
It might not be the ideal conditions for pristine passing football in this Championship clash.
As of 26 August, the Met Office forecast says there’s a 60 per cent chance of rain in Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon, while wind speeds could reach highs of 17 miles per hour.
Temperatures are predicted to reach highs of 18 degrees Celsius, with a humidity rating of 79 per cent.
Tickets still available for Portsmouth vs Preston
There are still tickets available for this match in the North Stand, South Stand and Milton End. Tickets cost £30 for adults and as low as £6 for children.
Supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets online, as there is a £3 booking fee for any tickets bought over the phone or in person.
Away guide for Portsmouth v Preston
Away fans will be seated in the Milton behind the goal at the East end of the stadium.
Those driving to the game should be advised that there is limited residential parking around the stadium. Those who want to park at the club car park must book their space in advance through the e-ticketing website. There is also parking at Milton Cross School, which is a 15-minute walk from the stadium.
The nearest train station is Fratton, which is approximately a seven-minute walk away from the stadium. The designated pub for away fans is called the Good Companion, which is a ten-minute walk away from the ground.
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