London Football

[sligoman]

What teams in London area have the least amount of supporters? ie. easiest chance for tickets. I know it depends on the opposition but in general like.

[DmanDmythDledge]

What's the lowest division you would be willing to go to? There's loads and loads of teams in London.

[sligoman]

Don't mind really, preferably Premiership/Championship level though.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Well from the Premier League you've got:

Arsenal
Chelsea
Fulham
Tottenham
West Ham

Championship:

Charlton
Crystal Palace
QPR

You can find attendences here (http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attn.htm). Don't know about capacities. Unfortunately can't give you any info about getting tickets.

[HarpoJoyce]

Just to add to Dmanetc's list

Watford are also Championship, but I wouldn't ignore the lower Leagues
League one: Leyton Orient, Millwall
League two: Barnet, brentford & Luton Town
nor the numerous clubs within two hours on the Intercity routes from the London stations.

Especially if you want to add value to your trip.

[reder]

You will have no problem getting access to Fulham tickets. They very rarely sell out. You can even buy a season ticket now.

[jebus]

Go to Fulham, decent prices, lovely little historic stadium, great area for drinks afterwards and sound fans

[Bluebeard]

I was going to say Fulham too, and you can get their tix on Ticketmaster, if you have a soul to trade.

Been to QPR too - good buzz there. Aiming to go watch Palace a couple of times this season.

AFC Wimbledon may still be outside the league but there are good crowds and a great atmosphere. Their football isn't up to much really - should suit a Sligo fan:D

[Dodge]

Why you watching that foreign mcuk

etc etc etc

[Hibs4Ever]

Can recommend Barnet. Was a season ticket holder there for a few years. Great little ground, right beside High Barnet Tube Station. Cheap in and great fans too

[NeilMcD]

If I was living in London I would go to Fulham. Decent area, good ground, great atmosphere, decenty style of football and not too hard to get tickets even for the big matches.

[stojkovic]

If I was living in London I would go to Fulham. Decent area, good ground, great atmosphere, decenty style of football and not too hard to get tickets even for the big matches.

I agree that Fulham is handy to get to. Crystal Palace is a b1tch.

[deecay]

Craven Cottage is the hardest ground that ive been to in London to find

[sligoman]

Thanks for all the replies lads.
Craven Cottage is the hardest ground that ive been to in London to findProbably handy enough to get to so knowing your sense of direction.

[Bluebeard]

I agree that Fulham is handy to get to. Crystal Palace is a b1tch.

True, but where I am living, the most conveniently located b1tch. Plus a friend or two of mine are supporters.

[Pauro 76]

I work not too far from Leyton Orient's ground. White Hart Lane surprisingly is a b!tch to get to, and hard to get tickets. Ive a few Spurs supporting mates so tickets are there if i need them. Same with Palace.

[deecay]

Probably handy enough to get to so knowing your sense of direction.
Well we got to the other ones farely handy

[luka]

Can recommend Barnet. Was a season ticket holder there for a few years. Great little ground, right beside High Barnet Tube Station. Cheap in and great fans too

Spot on.

[reder]

Fulham would also be handy to join if you want to visit any of the other PL grounds in London. They have a very small travelling support and I reckon you would pick up a ticket for any of the London aways (except Chelsea perhaps) with a general membership.

[sligoman]

These are the fixtures, tickets wise what one would be handiest?

Saturday:
Arsenal v Newcastle, 17:30
West Ham v Blackburn, 15:00

Sunday:
Chelsea v Tottenham, 13:30*

All the London Championship teams seem to be away that weekend.

*Obviously not.

Might just go to Brentford v Rotherham in League 2, as Brentford is closest team to where I'm staying.

[Longfordian]

I'd say you'd pick up tickets for Arsenal or West Ham outside the ground. Might be expensive though even at face value, Arsenal in particular.

[Plastic Paddy]

What teams in London area have the least amount of supporters? ie. easiest chance for tickets. I know it depends on the opposition but in general like.

If it's Premiership football you want with easy-to-get tickets at a semi-affordable price then look no further than Fulham. It has the added bonus of being the most atmospheric ground in London - you can see the River Thames running behind the Riverside stand (naturally enough) from within the ground. The fans are friendly, there are plenty of good pubs in Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney, all close to the ground, and it's accessible from central London, Heathrow, etc.

http://www.fulhamfc.com

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[stiofain]

These are the fixtures, tickets wise what one would be handiest?

Saturday:
Arsenal v Newcastle, 17:30
West Ham v Blackburn, 15:00

Sunday:
Chelsea v Tottenham, 13:30*

All the London Championship teams seem to be away that weekend.

*Obviously not.

Might just go to Brentford v Rotherham in League 2, as Brentford is closest team to where I'm staying.

I'm going to this game. I think i could get hold of an extra ticket if you would like to go (would be in with the Spurs fans). Let me know!

[sligoman]

I'm going to this game. I think i could get hold of an extra ticket if you would like to go (would be in with the Spurs fans). Let me know!How much would it be? I'm away til Monday so will get back in contact with you about it when I get back, cheers.

[Angus]

I am a West Ham member

Basically after season ticket holders take their allocation, there is a window for members to buy tickets.

After members take their allocation, they go onsale to the public - for Blackburn, I would be surprised if they sell otu for ST and Members

Go to WHUFC.com for specifics

[stiofain]

How much would it be? I'm away til Monday so will get back in contact with you about it when I get back, cheers.

I think i paid £48, or thereabouts. Very pricey alright, but thats Chelsea for ya!

[Sligo Hornet]

I think i paid £48, or thereabouts. Very pricey alright, but thats Chelsea for ya!


Might seem pricey but apparently they don't charge you for leaving the stadium:D

[deecay]

Can anyone name any football league south London teams?

[Plastic Paddy]

Can anyone name any football league south London teams?

Yes. Charlton, Crystal Palace and Millwall.

Next...

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[Réiteoir]

Brentford as well

[Plastic Paddy]

They're not in south but west London, based (just) north of the river Thames. My uncle Gerry claims to be their only Cavan-based supporter but I couldn't confirm it. :)

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[sligoman]

Reading Vs. Crystal Palace

Anyone know, would it be hard to pick tickets up for this game at the ground? They can be bought online now but just wondering if it's likely that tickets will go on sale on the day.

[reder]

Reading Vs. Crystal Palace

Anyone know, would it be hard to pick tickets up for this game at the ground? They can be bought online now but just wondering if it's likely that tickets will go on sale on the day.

You would have no problem. Reading didnt even sell out most their games last season in the PL.

[reder]

I think i paid £48, or thereabouts. Very pricey alright, but thats Chelsea for ya!

Thats right for Chelsea alright. Daylight robbery.

[Sligo Hornet]

Thats right for Chelsea alright. Daylight robbery.

Is it the same for Night Matches?

[NeilMcD]

Heading over myself on the 15th of November for the Fulham Spurs match. Really liked Craven Cottage and its going to be my venue of choice now when going to games in London.

[sligoman]

Went to Reading/Palace today. Not a bad game, Kevin Doyle hat-trick.

So glad I didn't go to Brentford, 0-0 game.

[Plastic Paddy]

You've still yet to see some London football though.. ;)

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[sligoman]

You've still yet to see some London football though..Crystal Palace?;)

[Plastic Paddy]

Crystal Palace?;)

Playing in Reading. Your original post suggested you wanted to sample some football in London. By the criterion implied in the above, you could have seen West Ham play at Sunderland and that would qualify as "London football". Not so.

Hope you enjoyed the Madejski, btw. For "atmosphere" it's about as soulless as it gets, but that's the way the game's headed in this country, even at Reading's level.

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