Fans' Guide | Liverpool (H)

Fans' Guide

Argyle face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup, on Sunday, 9 February (3pm kick-off).

Ahead of the big match, there are a number of key points to make supporters aware of, including information on parking, and travel to the ground.

Those attending can get all the details they need with our Fans' Guide below.

Fans' Guide | Liverpool (H)

Tickets

Tickets are sold out for this fixture.

As previously communicated, all tickets for this match will be physical. No one has been given a digital ticket so if you are sold one, it is not legitimate.

With demand for tickets so high for this match, we encourage fans to be vigilant and ensure they have a legitimate ticket.

Only physical Plymouth Argyle branded tickets will be accepted, this does not include print at home tickets or Google/Apple digital tickets.

Due to all tickets being physical, gates will open two hours before kick off rather than the usual 90 minutes to allow extra time to get into the stadium. 

Argyle v Homophobia

Argyle will continue to raise awareness for the 'Argyle v Homophobia' campaign at Sunday's game against Liverpool.

All of Argyle’s home games across both the men’s and women’s teams throughout February will raise awareness in partnership with Argyle Pride.

Katie McManus, Argyle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, commented: “It is so important we commit to campaigns such as these and shine the light on behaviours that will not be tolerated here at Argyle.

“We are a family friendly football club and Home Park is a place for everyone where we want anyone who visits to have a good experience.

"We are delighted to be working with Argyle Pride to deliver an array of activity throughout the month to support this Argyle v Homophobia campaign.”

Reminder to supporters

We wanted to remind fans of the importance of not throwing objects onto the field of play.

The Football Association noted that following Argyle’s late equaliser against Watford in November, a full bottle was thrown into the penalty area from behind the home goal towards the opposition players.

While we understand the elation we all felt following Andre Gray’s late goal, we must remind the Green Army that this is not acceptable. Objects or missiles thrown towards the field of play could cause serious injury or harm.

In certain parts of the stadium for the next fixtures, and for future higher risk fixtures, we will be making some changes to how drinks are served in order to ensure this does not happen again, including the removal of lids on entry.

Ground Regulations | Love Football. Protect The Game.

We would like to remind supporters that, in the interests of safety and wellbeing for everyone inside the stadium, the pitch is for players, managers and officials, while the stands are there for fans to support our team.

Our message is clear: fans must stay in the stands and avoid any unnecessary disruption to the game we love. Love Football, Protect The Game.

Supporters are reminded about the importance of adhering to other ground regulations, including the use of pyrotechnics and missile throwing, as well as any form of discriminatory behaviour towards players on the pitch, staff or your fellow supporters. 

Fans from both clubs are also reminded that persistent standing throughout Home Park is not accepted and supporters will be told to take their seats throughout the game. 

Gate Opening Times

Due to all tickets being printed for this fixture, gates for Sunday’s game will open two hours prior to kick off, rather than the usual 90 minutes. As ever, we advise supporters to arrive as early as possible.

There will be plenty of activities going on in our Fan Zone for ticket holders before the match, so head to Home Park early and soak up the atmosphere.

Travel Guide

Plymouth Argyle recognises the importance of, and is committed to, minimising our environmental footprint. A key aspect of the club’s environmental plan is to make travel to and from Home Park on match days sustainable, by making public transport options as accessible as possible, and by supporting and encouraging supporters to use transport options with the lowest environmental impact. 

To see how you can support us with this and for all the information you need to make your travel arrangements as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible, please see our travel guide, here.

Life Centre Swimming Gala / Parking Notice

A Swimming Gala is taking place at Plymouth Life Centre, just across from Home Park, on Sunday.

Attendees for the Gala will use the Central Park Car Park, and Outland Road Park & Ride. As a result, we anticipate both car parks to be full by 11am on match day.

While we expect Milehouse Park and Ride to be full early, there will also be extra parking enforcements in place around the stadium on streets and near Central Park.

Please plan your journey in advance, and view our Travel Guide here.

Parking is once again available through our official event parking supplier, Big Parking. Cars cost £10 with full details available here.

Road Closures

There will be a road closure in place on Jack Leslie Way from 9am. We are expecting the surrounding areas of the ground to be busy so please use alternative transport if possible. 

Food and Drink

Food and drink options will be available around Home Park on match days.

Following fan feedback and support from Bidfood and St Austell Brewery, we have reduced food and drink prices around Home Park.

These prices will be in place for the duration of the season.

The price reductions will see an average reduction of 25% across all products and, as a result, the early stadium entry food and drink discount period will no longer be available. The club will be looking to add new offers for early attendees across the coming months.

Gluten Free


The following Gluten Free options are available:

  • Naked Burger
  • Nachos Box
  • Chips
  • Cheesy Chips
  • Salt and Pepper Chips
  • Chips & Katsu curry sauce
  • Chips & smoky bean veg chilli
  • All soft drinks
  • All crisps
  • Buttermilk chocolate bar
  • Haribo Tangfastics
Half-Time Challenge

At Sunday's game, two Argyle fans will be selected at random to compete in a crossbar challenge on the Home Park pitch. A prize will be given to the winner, with more details to be revealed!

Match Day Programme

Argyle’s match day programme, The Pilgrim, will be available to buy on Sunday.

The Pilgrim will feature exclusive interviews and articles not found elsewhere, and will focus on historical and archive features, as well as looking at the current squads of the men’s, women’s and Academy sides at Argyle.  

Programmes will be available to purchase for £3.50 from around the Theatre of Greens, via programme sellers, in food kiosks, and in the Argyle Superstore, on match days.  

Supporters can also pre-order a copy of the programme now - click here.

Accessibility

For any accessibility or match day support queries, our dedicated Disability Liaison Officer can be contacted on disability@pafc.co.uk.

Complimentary Sanitary Products

Complimentary sanitary products are available in all female and accessible toilets across Home Park.

Argyle are intent on providing a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors who attend matches.

Security

Supporters should be prepared to be searched by our security team as they enter the stadium.

Wherever possible, we will ensure that 'wand' searches are also undertaken by members of the same gender. If that is not the case upon entry, and you feel at all uncomfortable, please raise this with a member of the security team - who will make the necessary arrangements.

As with all major sporting events, bringing bags to the stadium is actively discouraged. However, fans arriving at Home Park with a small personal bag (for example, medical bags or handbags) capable of being stowed under seats is permitted. Please note, supporters should expect this to be searched before entry.

We ask that supporters arrive in plenty of time to avoid queues forming as kick-off approaches.

Argyle Superstore

The Argyle Superstore, located next to the Home Park Ticket Office by the main entrance to the Beacon Electrical Mayflower Grandstand, will be open ahead of kick-off.

Evergreen

The Evergreen Suite, adjacent to the Home Park Ticket Office, is open ahead of the game.

Not one of the more than 6,000 Evergreen members? No problem, you can speak to our dedicated supporter engagement team to find out more.

Members of the team will be on hand to share more details about the scheme, which sees members contribute directly to funding the past, present and future of Argyle, and help supporters sign up, if they would like to.

To find out more about Evergreen in advance of your visit to Home Park, click here.

Argyle App

It's not just team news and ticket information available on the official Argyle App, there are lots of fun ways to enhance your match day and prove your football knowledge to the rest of your family!

Take our pre-match quiz, predict the score, and don't forget to vote for your Player of the Match from our shortlist of four contenders straight after the final whistle.

Not got the App yet? Click here to download free on Android devices, and here for Apple.

Choose Respect

If supporters see anything unusual during their visit to Home Park, report it.

Text ARGYLE to 66777 followed by your message and a member of the team will investigate.

'It' is racism, homophobia, sexism and misogyny, sexual harassment, ableism, ageism and religious beliefs. 

Sensory Packs

Sensory packs, which include a drawstring bag, ear defenders, fidget spinners, and a sensory ball, as well as further match day information, are now available for children and young adults who need them – free of charge.

Biffa Fan Zone

The Biffa Fan Zone, located on the Mayflower Quarter, between Home Park and the Life Centre, will be open to ticket holders from 11am on Sunday.

Argyle Community Trust will have a number of activities on offer for all the family to enjoy, while their Pizza Truck will also be in operation.

At half-time, Beacon Electrical Mayflower Grandstand ticket holders will also be able to gain access to further complement the food and drink offering during the interval. 

Pilgrim Pete will be wandering around the inside of Home Park ahead of kick-off giving out lunch boxes from pitchside.

Kids activities, including face painting, will be taking place in the Fan Zone from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

Local band Black Friday will provide live music pre-match, as they take to the stage from 1pm to 2.30pm.

Parking Restrictions

There are extra parking enforcements in place for this game. Fans' are encouraged to avoid parking on the following roads:

- Browning Road
- Ponsonby Road
- St Levan Road
- Fullerton Road
- Beaumont Road

St Luke's Sparksy Legacy Scheme

Our St Luke's Sparksy Legacy Scheme will continue for this season, which sees a patient of St Luke's Hospice gifted an experience at an Argyle home game.

Barry Dugdale will receive food and drink and be able to watch The Pilgrims in action from the PLG Consultants branded viewing platform in the Beacon Electrical Lower Mayflower. 

Player Signatures

100 members of the Green Army will be allowed to make their way towards the players' car park area to get autographs upon Argyle's arrival at the stadium. 

Numbers have been limited to ensure supporter safety with a number of vehicles passing through this area ahead of kick off.

Warm up safety

We wanted to remind members of the Green Army of the importance of keeping yellow hatched areas free from supporters.

The yellow hatched areas throughout the stadium are designed to be kept clear for safety reasons and to also provide accessible viewing. 

While we are aware and appreciate people want to stand at the front to watch the warm-up, it is limiting the spectator experience for those in wheelchairs who then cannot see.

Stewards throughout Home Park Stadium will be asked the clear the walkways to ensure every member of the Green Army has the same opportunity to view the players undergo their preparations. 

Supporters are asked to watch the warm-ups from their seats, respecting the wishes of all fans.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Persistent Standing

Following dialogue with the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA), Argyle would like to remind supporters of the importance of avoiding lengthy periods of persistent standing during matches at Home Park. 

By ‘persistent’ the Club means when individuals are standing in seated areas for prolonged periods of time other than for short durations in periods of play where it could be deemed unnatural to remain seated.

Standing in areas that are designed for seated accommodation can be dangerous, but can also impact the experience of your fellow Argyle supporters around you. The Club is intent on providing the best possible matchday experience for the whole Green Army and persistent standing has an impact on fans throughout Home Park and their viewing, but also their general experience.

Argyle are currently exploring the feasibility of implementing safe standing at Home Park, but for the foreseeable future we have to ensure we are complying with regulations.

We ask all supporters to work with us in adhering to the licence conditions of the ground. If we cannot address this situation and show improvement then it is likely that the club will be forced to impose, or have imposed, stricter measures, including a potential capacity reduction. 

Similar measures have been imposed at other stadiums previously and it is likely that others will also find themselves in the same situation as ourselves during the 2024/25 season.

The Club have reminded supporters several times of the impact persistent standing has on those around them. Stewards will now be instructed to direct Argyle fans to take their seat during matches, and we would encourage said supporters to comply with their instructions for the benefit of those around them. Should instructions not be adhered to, the Club may have to take further action moving forward. 

Laser pens

Please note, laser pens are a prohibited item inside Home Park. Any supporter found to have a laser pen will have it taken from their possession immediately.