A sold-out allocation of more than 3,000 supporters will travel to St James’ Park for the 4.30pm kick-off on Sunday as Wolves aim to build on their victory against Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux.
For those making the journey to Newcastle, here is everything you need to know…
Opposition information
Stadium | St James’ Park
Capacity | 52,000
Address | Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST
Away allocation | 3,200
Matchday information
Visiting Wolves fans need to enter the stadium via the access number which can be found on tickets. Normally, visiting supporters will be at turnstiles 91 to 94 which can be found in the Leazes Stand. Turnstiles in all areas of the stadium open 90 minutes before kick-off.
Supporters who are attending St James’ Park on Sunday should be aware that there are 140 stairs and 14 landings up to Level 7 seating where the visiting Wolves fans will be located.
Those with mobility issues or are concerned about the climb should speak to one of the Newcastle stewards who can provide directions to a lift.
There is a concourse on Level 7 which has a range of food and hot and cold drinks.
The stadium is located close to the junction of Gallowgate, St James’ Boulevard and Barrack Road –just a 10-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and around five minutes from Monument Metro Station and the city’s major bus stations.
Supporters can simply follow the pedestrian signs located throughout the city centre to make their way to the ground.
There are no unreserved public car parks on matchdays at St James’ Park and traffic restrictions may be in place. Instead, it’s strongly recommended that supporters use public transport to reach the stadium.
There is also a park and ride system from two sites close to the A1 motorway – from Newcastle Great Park (close to the Newcastle Racecourse) and the MetroCentre; one of Europe’s biggest shopping centres.
Newcastle upon Tyne is served by the Tyne & Wear Metro system; a light rail network with frequent services between Newcastle Airport, Newcastle city centre, the coast, and major transport interchanges and destinations south to Wearside.
For security reasons, bags will be searched when supporters arrive at the stadium as Newcastle do not allow large bags or suitcases. Glasses, weapons or pyrotechnics are banned from the stadium. Full terms can be found in Newcastle’s ground regulations.
Those planning to travel via a private fan coach, should contact Newcastle’s safety and security office on 0191 201 8698. They will be happy to advise suitable drop-off points.
Further information regarding the visit to Newcastle United can be found here, or click here for supporter FAQs.
Accessible Information
On Level 7, there are accessible seating and wheelchair bays available. Additionally, there are accessible toilets and access to changing facilities.
Supporters can contact Newcastle’s accessibility support liaison Jan Brien if they have any queries about their needs, on jan.brien@nufc.co.uk.
For more accessibility information, click here.
Social stories
Social stories, a new communication exchange technique using meaningful and understandable pictures, are now available for all of Wolves’ away trips.
These guides are designed to assist fans through an event using up to date pictures and giving them advanced knowledge of what to expect when visiting new places.
Any supporter who would benefit from a social story for visiting St James’ Park, or any future away game, should contact the Wolves Fan Services team on fanservices@wolves.co.uk.
Each social story is individual to the away ground Wolves visits.
The support from Wolves fans at away stadiums is greatly appreciated by everyone at the club. Supporters travelling to away fixtures are asked to ensure they continue to represent the club in a positive manner. Unacceptable behaviour, both at Molineux and on our travels, will be dealt with in line with our acceptable behaviour policy which can be viewed here.
