A substantial police presence has been reported outside Oxford railway station ahead of an Oxford United fixture against Reading FC at the Kassam Stadium.
The match is due to kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday, November 4, and supporters from Oxfordshire and Berkshire are expected to travel to Oxford.
Several police vans and cars were stationed outside the railway station and the Said Business School earlier in the afternoon.
Thames Valley Police said officers would conduct a highly visible and comprehensive policing operation for the game.
Measures covering the period before, during and after the match are intended to protect supporters, residents and nearby businesses.
Among them are a Section 35 dispersal order and Section 60AA authorisation, which officers said would be used to prevent antisocial conduct, disorder and criminal activity connected with the fixture.
Under the Section 35 powers, police officers and PCSOs can require people who are causing, or thought likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to leave a designated area.
Section 60AA allows uniformed officers to order the removal of clothing or other items worn wholly or mainly to conceal identity.
They may also seize anything they reasonably believe is intended for that purpose, with non-compliance potentially constituting an offence.
Both authorisations will remain active until 1am on November 5 in selected parts of Reading, Didcot and Oxford.
The Oxford areas listed are Grenoble Road, Nightingale Avenue, Windale Avenue, Pegasus Road, Cuddesdon Way, Watlington Road, Sandy Lane, Blackbird Leys Road, Eastern Bypass Road, the A4074 and Sandford Road.
The designated area around Didcot Parkway includes Broadway, Foxhall Road and the railway line.
In central Oxford, the order covers Hythe Bridge Street, Worcester Street, Beaumont Street, Magdalen Street East, Broad Street, Turl Street, High Street, Alfred Street, Blue Boar Street, St Aldates, Speedwell Street, Thames Street, Osney Lane, Barrett Street, the River Thames and Castle Mill Stream.
Specialist support will be available throughout the operation.
Resources include operational football spotters, mounted personnel, police dogs, public order officers, tactical cyclists and drone capability.
Football spotters will speak with supporters and help identify people considered to present a risk of antisocial behaviour or disorder.
Superintendent Jennifer Hogben, the operation’s tactical commander, said the fixture was expected to generate considerable interest and that arrangements had been put in place for safer attendance.
She added that officers had worked with both football clubs, British Transport Police, partner agencies and community groups to protect transport hubs and routes used by supporters.
Police said violence, disorder, antisocial behaviour and criminality would not be tolerated, with a prompt response planned for anyone attempting disruption.
Parents and guardians were advised to ensure they knew where their children were and what activities they were undertaking on matchday.
Most attendees were expected to attend for the football, while officers would remain available during the day to provide reassurance, respond to questions and address any problems.
Where criminal conduct occurred, police said enforcement would be taken using the available powers, including the dispersal order and Section 60AA authorisation.
Supporters were asked to arrive promptly, comply with instructions from stewards and police personnel, and raise any concerns with officers, stewards or stadium staff.
Criminal activity could be reported by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.