Football Ground Map
Football Ground Map
With 92 professional football clubs across the Premier League and Football League in England and Wales, no other country in the world has as many football grounds which hold competitive football at this level.
Here is a look at four grounds in the UK which stand out for having something unique about them.
St James' Park is only the eighth largest ground in England, but few can rival the atmosphere inside the stadium in Newcastle. It is described as being the "Cathedral on the Hill". Supporters are known to stick with their team through thick and thin, which was very evident when The Toon were relegated to the Championship.
The away stand at St James' Park is incredibly steep. You will feel like the stairs which get you to the top of the stand are never-ending. Once you are there though, you are rewarded with a fine view of the city.
Newcastle were recently acquired by new owners and a lot of investment is expected in the club over the next few years. As of the 30th of June, they are 100/1 in the football betting to win the Premier League in the 2022/23 campaign, much shorter odds than they had at the start of last season.
It has been 95 years since Newcastle were last champions of England. The Black and White Army will feel as though they have a great chance of ending that wait for the title in the league over the next few seasons.
Kenilworth Road has been the home to Luton Town since 1905. It holds 10,356 seats, which is relatively small for a Championship club. The most unique aspect of the ground is the entrance to the away stand on the Oak Road End. It is built into the middle of a row of terraced houses, so when you enter, you feel as though you are walking into somebody's living room.
If you enjoy visiting stadiums which have a lot of character from the early 20th century, you will love Kenilworth Road. The seating, stands and proximity to the pitch will all take you back to what watching football was like 50 years ago.
Luton have planning permission agreed to build a new stadium close to their current home. Although those are exciting plans for the club as they look to build for the future, it will be a shame to say goodbye to Kenilworth Road.
There is no better walk towards a football ground in England than the journey from Putney Bridge Station, through Bishop's Park, to Craven Cottage. You can stroll next to the River Thames and soak in some fresh air before you arrive at the game.
Inside the stadium, it is easy to see why Craven Cottage is so unique. The Cottage which is built into the Johnny Haynes Stand offers something no other ground in the country can. If you are lucky enough to have a ticket for it, the balcony in the Cottage provides a fantastic view of the match.
Redevelopment is currently ongoing at Craven Cottage, however, due to large parts of the ground being designated Grade II Listed buildings, it should retain all its unique features once complete.
Fulham are now back in the Premier League after being promoted from the Championship in the 2021/22 campaign. It means top-flight football returns to Craven Cottage, which will delight away supporters in the league, as many see this as their favourite away trip of the season.
In 2021, Rochdale added a statue onto one of their seats at the Crown Oil Arena to honour lifelong supporter David Clough, who sadly passed away in 2020. Clough had not only been a season ticket holder since a young age, he worked for the Rochdale Football Club for over 25 years.
A statue of late 'superfan' David Clough has been unveiled at Rochdale AFC after football fans raised over £10,000 to honour his legacy. https://t.co/TnRnOKTlXm
— Rochdale Online (@RochdaleOnline) September 20, 2021
When Clough passed away, he donated his whole estate to the League Two club. These funds played a huge part in ensuring Rochdale were able to avoid financial difficulties. A statue in his favourite seat on the ground was the best way the club felt they could honour Clough for his generosity.
Clough's statue is on the front row of the main stand so you can see it from all four stands on the ground.
These four places are all worth a visit if you want to soak in a unique football atmosphere.
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