Welcome to Away Grounds

Welcome to Away Grounds – your independent guide to football grounds in the UK.

Nothing beats following your team away from home – there’s no “plastic” fans in the away end of most grounds on a Saturday afternoon, the travelling, finding a pub, the commaradarie, the banter with the home fans – it’s all part of the away day experience.

But it helps to do a little research first before you go – Where’s the best place to park? Just how the hell do we get off this ring road? Is it really safe to go in that pub wearing colours? What’s the best Ground? Who has the best fans?

All of these questions and more will be answered here at Away Grounds – we’ve reviewed all 92 league club grounds, and provided you with a the lowdown on each one. So whether you’re planning a trip to Old Trafford or Christie Park, you’ll be armed with all the knowledge you need to enjoy your away day. Best of all, you can add your own reviews to Away Grounds, helping other fans have even better away days!

Latest Fan Reviews Added to Away Grounds:

Comment on Cardiff City – Cardiff City Stadium by Dennis
I thought the day out was the worst iv had this season we got into cardiff city centre went into a pub dont know name got asked too leave soo we went for a pizza that was nice we got out and were met by a mob of cardiff fans about 10 forced too run the atmosphere was electric even though it wasnt full with banter going on between both sets of fans some lads on the edge next too the home fans experienced missiles the other end towards grangetown is the family stand so thats fine no trouble after the game probally because cardiff were disgracfull i would advise club colours being hidden around cardiff soul crew is still alive!

Comment on Barnsley – Oakwell by Rich
I visited Oakwell as part of a large Manchester United contigency in the League cup - there was trouble at half time on the concourse which has been documented aplenty elsewherse - but apart from that it was was a cracking trip. Me and my mate were driving for this one so can't comment on the local away boozers etc and suspect it would be a very different experience for a weekend league fixtue as opposed to an increased allocation on a Tuesday night anyway. That being said the pie shop at the bottom of the hill leading away from the ground offered brilliant value (sorry - can't remember exact price). We parked in the club car park- the attendant had no qualms about us being away supporters. It was £3 although I would advise parking as far from the ground on that car park as possible as it will be easier to get away from (we were at the top near the superstore and it was 30 mins to get out). The Police, in fairness to them, were very helpful when we were trying to find the ground, although later on relations unfortunately worsened betwen United supporters and South Yorks finest, though I suspect this was the exception rather than the norm.

Comment on Birmingham City – St Andrews by Rich
Went to St Andrews with United this season and due to some sort of problem (frozen pipes was mentioned?) only one concessions stall was open for alcohol. This resulted in a crush that was pretty unpleasant indeed, worsened when the Pollice decided to get involved (pretty heavy handendly although not helped by some of the more 'militant' elements of United's away following) and I was left feeling glad I had attended without my wife. The stewards adopted a relaxed attitude, they turned a blind eye to me taking a full pint into the stands at half time in order to escape the aforementioned shenanigans in the concourse. The stadium itself is a trek from the city centre and if it is your first visit it may be worth a taxi (£6/7) but on the way back you may as well walk (turn right out of the away coach park and follow the crowds across the roundabout at the bottom of the hill and then upto the city centre) as the traffic means it's not much difference in time. Despite later hearing of trouble in the city centre in a couple of pubs, caused by Villa and not Birmingham supporters - I guess due to the the lack of fixtures that day the scallies got bored - I had a decent couple of beers afterwards in a Wetherspoons just down from Snow Hill without any bother,

Comment on Wembley Stadium by Rich
I have been to Wembley following my club side and also Engalnd regularly - the Wembley Stadium Station is well run in terms of getting away,and I would advise travelling supporters from the North to park in Beaconsfield (Jnc 2 M40) and get a return train to Wembley stadium station (about £6 if you book early) and you can beat the motorway traffic afterwards without paying the ludicrous Wembley parking prices and there is no need to leave prior to thye final whistle to do so. The prices for food and beer in and around the ground are ridiculous.

Comment on Manchester United – Old Trafford by Rich
Being a Season Ticket holder at United and a regular away match go-er I thought I would help out fellow supporters who bother to travel away to follow their side. Pubs near Old Trafford are pretty poor, overcrowded, and very partisan with a few (Bishop's Blaize in particular) requiring a match ticket to enter (I assume away fans are not allowed but even so it wouldn't be much fun). Many supporters (both home and away) drink in Wetherspoons in the city centre. On days where the United match is preceeded by a televised game there is a pub just off Picaddilly Gardens (down from Wetherspoons and turn right past the betfred bookies) called Friday's bar (or similar -can't remember exactly now) that is cheap as chips (£3.20 for 2 pints of Fosters last time I was in). Take the tram from Pic. Gardens- either Eccles or Altrincham line will get you there - (it will be obvious which stop to get off at - Exchange Quay or Old Trafford) although either way involves a 10 minute walk (more for fatties and OAPs!). Often see away fans round Manchester and Old Trafford wearing colours and very little trouble (apart from those you would expect). Hope that helped for someone.