Police are requesting that Dungannon supporters travelling by car and coach to the Clearer Water Irish Cup semi – final against Cliftonville at the National Stadium, Windsor Park, on Friday 03rd April 2026 with a 19:45 hrs kick off, leave sufficient travel time to arrive at the match.
Dungannon supporters should approach the Stadium from the Lisburn Road or Donegall Road side with entry to the ground being via the Donegall Avenue gate.
Gates at the Stadium will open at 18:15 hours for general admission.
Stewards will direct supporters to their respective turnstiles for entry to the South stand following an initial ticket inspection.
As a condition of entry to the stadium supporters will be subject to random searches by stadium security.
Traffic congestion is likely at key ingress and egress times due to the expected volume of supporters attending the fixture.
We would ask that supporters are respectful and considerate when parking in residential streets and commercial areas convenient to the stadium.
Dungannon supporter coaches are requested to park on the Lisburn Road side of the Stadium. Supporters should only disembark when the coaches have parked up. Coaches will not be permitted to park on Tates Avenue.
Police are reminding all fans that there are specific offences created by the Criminal Justice Act NI 2011 in relation to soccer matches-
• Possession of/ throwing Fireworks/ Flares etc
• Throwing Articles capable of causing injury
• Going on to the Playing area
• Sectarian Chanting
• Drinking on Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Please be mindful that Dungannon will be held to account for the conduct of their supporters within the stadium and that any breaches of the rules may result in the club facing disciplinary action.
Supporters are asked to be respectful and considerate whilst walking through residential streets convenient to the stadium.
In addition supporters are reminded that the areas around the stadium are “No Street Drinking” zones under Belfast City Council By-Laws and that on street drinking will not be tolerated by police.
Police will be utilising CCTV and Video Evidence as part of the match Policing Operation to deal with any criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Police will take all steps to identify and hold to account individuals who engage in any offending behaviour.
It is hoped that a common sense approach can be taken by all supporters and that it will occasion an enjoyable experience for all.
