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Further Cup Final Advice For Both Ticketed And Ticketless

Wow, it's getting close now, isn't it! Please see below for further information from the club which is relevant to fans traveling and headed to the ground that weekend.

Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

Sunderland AFC would like to advise supporters that the Stadium of Light car parks will be closed this weekend, with vehicle access only available for customers attending club functions or visiting the Aquatic Centre.

Fans travelling to Wembley are advised there will be no parking available for vehicles at the stadium, with car parks closing on Friday evening and re-opening Monday morning.

Supporters are kindly asked to consider the residents in streets surrounding the stadium and use designated parking areas only.

In addition, fans headed to Wembley are also reminded of the information regarding the pubs close to the ground:

Supporters travelling to Wembley for the Capital One Cup final on March 2 are advised that there is a Controlled Drinking Zone in place around Wembley Stadium.

Pubs in and around the Wembley area will stop serving one hour before kick-off, in order to allow sufficient time for all supporters to get to their seats ahead of the game.

The pubs will not be showing the match on TV and supporters without tickets are strongly advised not to travel to Wembley. A number of pubs, listed below, have been designated for Sunderland fans attending the game to use.

The Torch, 1-5 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AB
Crock of Gold, 23 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AB
Moore Spice, Wembley Retail Park, Unit 2, Engineers Way, HA9 0EH
Watkins Folly, 1 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW
Blue Check Café, 12-13 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0RQ
Alisan Bar, The Junction, Wembley Retail Park, Engineers Way, HA9 0EG
Crystal Club (Silverspoon),  South Way, Wembley
The Parish, 120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HP
First Class Sports Bar, 125 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HG
The Wembley Tavern, 121 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HG
Cheers Bar , 45 Blackbird Hill, NW9 8RS

Supporters are also reminded that any person who is deemed to be drunk will not be permitted access to Wembley.

All tickets are sold subject to ground regulations.

Keep your eyes peeled on Roker Report tomorrow for a comprehensive Wembley drinking guide too.

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