Everton's away allocation for Saturday's Premier League trip to Arsenal is completely sold out. The club has issued a comprehensive guide for travelling supporters to handle the Emirates Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,704. The team, currently eighth in the Premier League with 10 points from two wins and four draws, will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to the same opponents on Saturday 24 October.
Supporters must have a valid digital match ticket to gain entry and are strongly advised not to travel without one. Turnstiles K, L and M, which open 90 minutes before the 3pm kick-off, are the designated entry points for the away section in the lower tier of the stadium's south-east corner. Everton Travel Stewards will be present to assist. "Will be on hand to help supporters with any issues," they said.
The club advises against driving due to an event-day parking scheme. The official supporter coaches will park on Queensland Road, with a ramp leading to the podium level and away end. For those using public transport, Arsenal station on the Piccadilly Line is the closest Underground stop. Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park stations are also within walking distance. King's Cross St Pancras is the main London arrival point for many fans, with the Piccadilly Line running directly to Arsenal station from there. Drayton Park is suggested for taxi drop-offs, as there is no designated area outside the stadium.
The Emirates is a cashless stadium, so all food, drink and merchandise purchases require card or mobile payment. Pints start from £7.00, with hot dogs from £7.95 and pies from £6.95. Supporters must ensure their phones are fully charged, as all tickets are digital and need to be added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before arrival. Each ticket on a single phone must be scanned individually. Only A4-size bags are permitted and will be searched, with no left-luggage facilities available at the ground. After the match, queues can build quickly at Arsenal station, so walking to Finsbury Park or Highbury & Islington may be more comfortable.
The trip comes after a 2-0 defeat to the same opponents just days ago, a result that leaves Everton eighth in the standings with 10 points from seven games. The team's recent form shows they have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 in the league so far. Their recent form of two wins, one draw and two losses in the last five matches includes consecutive losses to Chelsea and Arsenal. Their top scorer this season is T. Barry with 3 goals in 7 appearances. Their next assignment is another away fixture at Newcastle United on Monday 2 November, a team currently sitting 11th in the table.
This story first appeared at evertonfc.com
