1. FC Union Berlin will take on Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday July 28, 2018 at 14:30 local time.

It’s our first game in the UK, so in order that everything runs smoothly, here are some important details for supporters heading to the match.

Arrival:

• Stadium: Loftus Road Stadium, S Africa Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7PJ

Getting there:

• Via Subway: White City (Central Line), Wood Lane Station and Shepherd’s Bush Market (Hammersmith and City Line)

• Bus Parking: At Dorando Close on South Africa Road. Stadium is walking distance from there.

• Stadium opens 13:00 (local time)

• It’s recommended that supporters arrive early and in smaller groups, so that there are no delays at the turnstiles.

• Away Section: No tickets for the away end will be available on matchday. The last opportunity to buy tickets for the Union section is until Thursday July 26 at 16:00 from the club store at the stadium in Berlin.

• Tickets for the home areas are only available with proof of residence in the UK.

• A last-minute decision to attend the game without a ticket purchased in advance is therefore not possible.

Entrance:

• Extensive security checks may result in longer waiting times at the turnstiles. Please arrive early to ensure a speedy entrance.

Behaviour:

• Smoking is banned inside the stadium.

• Alcohol can be purchased and consumed in the concourse area, but it cannot be brought on to the stands or the seating area.

• It is illegal to consume alcohol with a view to the pitch. This is a legal requirement and so violation of this will lead to fans being ejected from the stadium.

• Pyrotechnics are strictly forbidden in stadiums in the UK. Anyone who attempts to bring pyrotechnics into the stadium will be denied access. Violation will result in arrest.

Fan Gear:

• Flags and banners are allowed into the stadium as long as they are smaller than 2m x 1m. If a flag is larger then a valid fire certificate is required.

• Flagpoles are not allowed in the stadium.

• Musical instruments are allowed, but speakers or megaphones cannot be brought to the match as the sound system has to be heard at all times.

About London:

London is home to numerous well-known football clubs. The city has six teams in the English Premier League while Millwall, QPR and Brentford compete in the English Championship.

At the weekend, a cycling race will take place which will impact most routes in the City Centre. It’s for this reason that the fan march has been cancelled.