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Wycombe Wanderers
Two years ago, Wycombe finally made the Championship for the first time, then their fans couldn’t see them because of the pandemic. They were relegated on the last day and remain in League One, but they are still a fun day out. LOCATION: High Wycombe, about 35 minutes west of London’s Marylebone Station. “High” in…
Wimbledon
League Two football in London with an absolutely uplifting story and a brand new stadium LOCATION: Wimbledon is a neighborhood in South-West London. CONTACT: afcwimbledon.co.uk, 020 8547 3528, #AFCW NICKNAMES: The Dons or the Wombles, the latter after fictional characters in a series of children’s novels set in Wimbledon Common. There is, in fact, a…
West Ham United
West Ham is a bit of a zombie club for a while: a big, traditional club wandering and a bit lifeless after moving from their old home to one that inspires ambivalence. LOCATION: London Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in the city’s East End CONTACT: whufc.com, 0333 030 0174, #COYI NICKNAMES: The Irons…
Wembley Stadium
Obviously this is not a club. But you might want to catch a Cup, playoff, or international game there, or just go out for a tour. It’s an incredible place. LOCATION: Northwest of Greater London about 30 minutes from the center by train CONTACT: wembleystadium.com, 0800 169 2007, #Wembley NICKNAMES: None, really. It’s just the…
Watford
Watford are becoming something of a yo-yo club, bouncing between the Premier League and (for this season again) the Championship. Still, as a game day, they are an easy and fun way to catch some footy while you’re in London. LOCATION: Watford, Hertfordshire, essentially a northern suburb of London, 15 miles from the center by…
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are a club with a proud and trophy-filled history, a large following, a shiny new stadium, and a reputation for just screwing things up. LOCATION: The North London neighborhood of Tottenham CONTACT: tottenhamhotspur.com, 0344 499 5000, #THFC NICKNAMES: Spurs or (far less often) the Lilywhites. Please don’t say “the” Spurs or Tottenham Hotspurs.…
Sutton United
In 2021, Sutton United reached the Football League for the first time in their 124-year history. This makes them a trip back in time right there in Greater London. LOCATION: Sutton is in South London, about 30 minutes by train from Victoria Station. CONTACT: suttonunited.net, 020 8644 4440, #SuttonUnited NICKNAMES: The Us or the Yellows
Stevenage
Stevenage is one of several clubs that perfectly fit the bill if you want to get just out of London for the day and see some proper small-club family football. LOCATION: Stevenage is a northern suburb of London. CONTACT: stevenagefc.com, 01438 223223, #StevenageFC NICKNAMES: The Boro
Reading
A fun day out from London or a good arrival-day trip from Heathrow, Reading is a pleasant town with an attractive downtown and a nice stadium. LOCATION: Thirty minutes west by train from Paddington station in London or about 45 minutes by bus from Heathrow Airport CONTACT: readingfc.co.uk, 0118 968 1100, #ReadingFC NICKNAMES: The Royals,…
Queens Park Rangers
For the London soccer tourist, a game at QPR is a great option: not as sketchy as Millwall, not as posh as Fulham, not as hard to get into as the big Premier League clubs, and in a cool part of town. LOCATION: Shepherd’s Bush in West London CONTACT: qpr.co.uk, 020 8743 0262, #QPR NICKNAMES:…
