One of two trips to the Capital taken by ‘Well fans during the season – Easter Road is the more difficult to get to behind at the far end of the City.

Stadium & Club Information

Ground Name:	Easter Road	Nickname:	“The Hibees”
Address:	12 Albion Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5QG	Phone:	0131 661 2159
Capacity:	17,500	Fax:	0131 659 6488
Record Attendance:	65,860 (1950)	Ticket Office:	0844 844 1875
Pitch Size:	115x70 yards	Website:	http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/

Recent History

Easter Road has gone through several stages of redevelopment as the Leith club moved initially towards a stadium which met the Taylor Report rules and regulations and then to the arena the Hibees call home today.

As far back at the 1980’s the north end of the ground saw bench seating installed on what was terracing with a roof built over the seats.  The next development saw the huge bank of terracing on the east of the ground drastically reduced in size and then covered.  During the 1990’s seats were installed to convert the terracing to a stand, in much the same fashion as Motherwell’s own East Stand.

Other changes saw the enclosures in front of the Main Stand seated along with the seating installed on the uncovered terracing for visiting fans at the south end of the stand.

Since then however Hibs have made massive strides in building a modern impressive stadium.  Three similarly sized two-tier stands have been built at the north, south and west sides of the ground, leaving the old East Stand awaiting modernisation.  The stadium is regularly used for smaller Scotland internationals and Cup semi-finals.

Future Developments

Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie spoke recently of plans to have a new stand in place to replace the existing East Stand as soon as 2010 and how he would seek to involve Hibs fans in the discussions on what supporters would like to see in the new grandstand.

Visitors Section

Since its inception Motherwell fans have always been housed in the South Stand.  On occasion sections of the top and lower tiers have been made available to travelling Dossers though of late our allocation has been anything between a third to half of the lower tier, closest to the West Stand.

2008 / 2009 Prices:

Adults: £22
Concessions: £12 (Under 18's, Over 65's and Full Time Students)

Disabled Fan Information

Wheelchairs: 56 spaces in the West Stand, 11 spaces in the Famous Five Stand and 11 spaces in the South Stand.

Helpers: One helper admitted per disabled person

Prices: £11 each for the disabled and their helpers

Disabled Toilets: 4 available in the Famous Five, South and West Stands.

Contact: 0131 661-2159 (Motherwell fans should book and pay through Jade at Fir Park)

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Getting there by Car:

On reaching Edinburgh there are several routes that can be taken to take you to Easter Road such as via the Edinburgh city by-pass or through the city centre itself.  If the scenic route through Edinburgh is your bag, follow the route below:

On nearing the end of the M8, follow signs for Edinburgh City Centre. Upon reaching the City Centre follow signs for Leith (A900). Continue towards Leith on the A900 and at the junction with the B1350, turn right onto London Road (B1350). It is then the fourth left at the crossroads, onto Easter Road and then the fourth right into Albion Road to reach the ground.

AA Route Planner:

http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp

Parking:

On street parking is available on numerous streets around the stadium.  Supporters’ buses are usually parked at the very top of Easter Road and ample parking can be located there also.

Getting there by Rail:

There are numerous routes and numerous operators who will help to get to Edinburgh Waverley.  

Directions from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Easter Road:

Exit the station via the Waverley Steps on to Prince’s Street.  Turn right and soon after cross the road and head for Leith Walk - this is about 200 yards diagonally opposite from the exit to the station. Go straight down Leith Walk for about a quarter mile, passing the theatre and entertainment complex and turn right along London Road. Walk a further half-mile or so before turning left into Easter Road. Take the fourth exit on the right and head into Albion Road to reach the Stadium. You can expect the walk to take around 20 minutes or so.

First ScotRail Journey Planner:

http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/index.php

Getting there by Bus:

Buses from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow make their way to Edinburgh as regularly as every fifteen minutes.  Walking distances and times are similar to those from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Traveline Scotland Journey Planner:

http://www.travelinescotland.com/cms/welcome.xhtml

Citylink:

http://www.citylinkonlinesales.co.uk/

MAGIC MOTHERWELL MOMENT

It was late April 1994 and while the focus for many was securing a UEFA Cup spot, ‘Well travelled to Easter Road still with a conceivable chance of winning the Premier League.  Tommy Coyne gave the Steelmen a lead they held until deep into the second half.  The home side, with hopes themselves of claiming a place in Europe, did their utmost to claw ‘Well’s lead back before one of the moments of the season took place.  The classy Miodrag Krivokapic, who in just a few months had become a massive fan favourite, continued to push forward as ‘Well broke.  As the move continued to make inroads into the Hibs half, so the defender continued his run arriving in the box at the perfect moment to knock the ball home.  For a second time seemed to stop as both player and supporters paused to confirm whether what they’d just seen had actually happened.  Then…..bedlam as Krivokapic hurled himself on the fence, screaming in delight, blowing kisses with scores of Motherwell fans hurtling down the terracing to celebrate with him.   

FORM GUIDE

Last five visits to Easter Road: