But another Premier League club source told the Guardian that he was confident about the prospect of the plan, adding: "Beggars can't be choosers. The nearest tube stations with step-free access from the platform to the exit are Hammersmith (Hammersmith & City Line) and Wimbledon. The turnstile numbers for visiting fans are usually 1 to 6, although do always check for signage (or with a steward) when you arrive to be sure that you are using a gate that is configured for your ticket. The scheme will boost Fulham’s capacity by more than 4,000 to 30,000 with extra seats in the stand which backs onto the River Thames. Following promotion to the First Division in 1999, Fulham were given three years to demolish their terraces and develop an all-seater stadium. Seating capacity expanded to 30,000 without seats loss during construction. The expanded stand provides a wonderful opportunity for us to improve the experience for our fans. Fulham Broadway (Zone 2)Distance From Craven Cottage: 1.3 miles | District Line. A major benefit to the community will be the opening of the riverside walk from Putney to Hammersmith for the first time in recent history. We always recommend visiting tfl.gov.uk for the very latest travel news and to plan your matchday journey from in and around London. Have a chuckle at the objections some ‘residents’ uttered in objecting to the Riverside stand development, some of them misguided others laughable. There are two Underground stations, one serving the Hammersmith & City & Circle Lines and the other serving the Piccadilly Line and the District Line. ""We are surprised and disappointed that at a time of crisis when we have urged the top tiers of professional football to come together and finalise a deal to help lower league clubs, there appear to be backroom deals being cooked up that would create a closed shop at the very top of the game," a DCMS spokesperson said. "The need for a complete rethinking regarding the funding of English professional football predates the COVID-19 crisis," said Parry, who oversees 72 clubs in the three divisions below the Premier League. On 28 February 2012 Fulham Stadium Limited, submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for a marine licence to undertake the construction of a new riverside stand, at Fulham football club which lies adjacent to the River Thames. Stadium address: Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH. Please note that this information is intended as a guideline only. Fulham Football Club is revisiting its plans to increase the capacity of Craven Cottage to 30,000 and is looking carefully at how the Riverside Stand can be developed to achieve this aspiration. The ground is approximately 10-15mins walk from Putney Bridge. The Riverside Stand is currently undergoing developments that will see the capacity rise to approximately 30,000. accessible parking and other facilities can be found here. "Some Premier League club are very much against the proposal," a West Ham source was quoted as saying by the BBC. The overall scale of the new stand should reflect the scale of the adjoining stands to the north and south. Craven Cottage is synonymous with Fulham F.C and it is vital that the Club is given every opportunity to develop the facilities available to ensure that it can continue to prosper and compete, and remain at its home for the long term.