238 Manchester United fans will brave the journey to Rostov-on-DonPA:Press Association
Travel was made even more difficult for fans with Russian authorities needing a visa to be completed a full week before the fixture - the draw was only made two weeks ago.
United decided to cover the £120 cost of the visa for all the fans that decided to make the arduous journey to Rostov-on-Don.
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The city, in the south-east of Russia and 1,000 miles south of Moscow, is a 2,400-mile drive each way - or an eight-and-a-half hour flight from Manchester.
Letters have been sent to fans spelling out the dangers.
Incredibly, not only will United have to be mindful of Rostov fans, but have also been warned that members of other Russian firms could be attracted to the city.
The firm do it to try and change the perception of Russian masculinity
AP:Associated Press Russian hooligans charged England fans in the opening group game of the tournament[/caption]
A letter from by United’s Head of Ticketing and Membership, Sam Kelleher, reads: "For you safety and security you are advised not to wear Manchester United colours when in Rostov, or attract attention to you presence in the city.
"It is also advised you stay in groups where possible, and do not walk around the city alone.
"It is not just opposition football fans who may potentially pose a risk to your safety, and incidents of serious disorder during the European Championships in France last summer, involving violent individuals and groups emanating from Eastern Europe, should be remembered when considering your movements and actions, and any potential risk."
Russian hooligan attacks left many English fans bloodied and beatenNot known
A BBC documentary team that interviewed Rostov hooligans revealed that violence was considered a way of life.
"Our opponents are naturally the English because they are the forefathers of hooliganism and naturally they are always awaited," said a balaclava-clad hooligan on 'Russia's Hooligan Army'.
Brutal Russians - some wearing MMA gloves - beat a fan unconscious during Euro 2016pixel GRG
"If you are there you should calculate getting your arse kicked.
"There is no need to travel to have fun. There is a stretch of forest next to the stadium. It’s adjacent to the stadium so people can hide in the forest, go for a swim and arrange ambushes.
"They can basically do anything they like to do. For some it will be a festival of football — for others it will be a festival of violence."
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