Motherwell head to Hampden Park on Sunday for their first major final since 2011, hoping to end a wait of 26 years for a trophy in the Betfred Cup final against Celtic.
Before the match, there are a number of important points those travelling to the national stadium should note before travelling, as well as information on our pre-match plans here at Fir Park
Please note: there will be an additional, last minute sale of tickets at Fir Park on Sunday from 10am to 12pm.
Pre-match entertainment
We have our licence granted to trade from the kiosks on the lower level of the Cooper Stand on the day of the final.
Kiosk seven will be open for the sale of alcohol, as will the Cooper Bar, at 11am. Food will available to purchase from kiosk eight.
Face painters will also be in the Cooper concourse. Access can be gained by showing your Cooper bus ticket.
Heading to Hampden
Supporters are asked to keep the following areas the clear of parked cars:
- Dalziel Drive
- Knowetop Avenue
- Fir Park Street
- Edward Street and Manse Road from the junction of Edward Street to Manse Road
- Finlay Street (please note there is a hospital off Finlay Street that NHS personnel and visitors need to access)
There will be no available parking in or around the stadium match day car parks. This is to facilitate the bus parking from Motherwell FC and Club 100. We would ask all supporters to plan where they can park outwith these streets.
Official supporters buses
Buses will leave from the Cooper end of the stadium at approximately 1pm.
Supporters with a bus ticket will have a number on their ticket. This is the bus number you are travelling on.
Alcohol is prohibited from the buses. It is a criminal offence to be in possession of alcohol on these buses and the vehicles will be searched by police.
Making your own way
PRE MATCH ROUTES FOR COACHES APPROACHING THE WEST OF THE STADIUM
M8 Westbound: Exit the M8 at Junction 22 and join the M77. Leave the M77 at Junction 1, Dumbreck Road, turn left onto Dumbreck Road and continue until the junction with Titwood Road (high vehicles such as double deck buses – turn right, Haggs Road, turn left Shawmoss Road, turn right Titwood Road) continue Titwood Road. Turn right onto Minard Road continue onto Langside Avenue to the roundabout (Monument). Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Battlefield Road, continue on Battlefield Road to the first traffic light junction and bear right remaining on Battlefield Road to the ‘T’ junction with Cathcart Road. Turn left onto Cathcart Road and take the immediate right onto Letherby Drive, where your coach will be directed to park in the ‘blue car park’.
A bus pass for the blue car park will be required for entry. Buses entering the car park must enter no later than 90 minutes prior to kick off hospitality vehicles entering the ‘blue car park’ must enter no later than 60 minutes prior to kick off.
Those without a pass should utilise on street parking at Battlefield Road and Langside Road as directed by police motorcycles.
If you are not travelling by coach, Police Scotland advise that supporters use public transport to get to the stadium, as parking is extremely limited. The Queens Park Recreation Ground on Queens Drive will not be available for use at this fixture.
Fans travelling by private vehicle are advised to park on the west side of the stadium.
A car park pass will be required for entry to the Red, Yellow & Blue car parks. Those without a pass should utilise on street parking where available.
Scotrail are putting on additional carriages and services both before and after the match. Mount Florida and Kings Park train stations are a short walk from the stadium.
Arriving at Hampden
Buses organised by the club will park in the blue car park and will drop off and collect from this point.
All fans attending the Betfred Cup Final should note that enhanced search arrangements will be in place at this fixture.
This additional safety measure has the potential to delay entry into the ground, so fans are strongly encouraged to get to the stadium as early as possible. Turnstiles will be open at 1.30pm.
Motherwell supporters will be housed in South and West stands at the stadium. Tickets are not available at the ground and must be purchased in advance before 1pm on Saturday at Fir Park.