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Fulham
Old-fashioned Fulham is trying to break the yo-yo cycle and stay in the big time; they have even rebuilt part of their quaint old ground in time for another return to the Premier League. LOCATION: In a posh corner of South West London on the banks of the Thames CONTACT: fulhamfc.com, 0843 208 1234, #FFC…
Dulwich Hamlet
Out in South London, next to a grocery store and behind a car wash, there is a sixth-tier football club that also lies at the complicated intersection of development, tradition, and gentrification. LOCATION: In East Dulwich, Southwark, London CONTACT: dulwichhamletfc.co.uk, 020 7501 9255, #DHFC NICKNAMES: The Hamlet
Crystal Palace
Not the biggest or one of the best, but one of the most fun clubs to visit, Palace also bring an old-fashioned and local feeling to the Premier League. LOCATION: The South London neighborhood of Selhurst, about 30 minutes by train from Victoria or London Bridge station CONTACT: cpfc.co.uk, 0208 768 6000, #CPFC NICKNAMES: The…
Crawley Town
Crawley Town is a chill, easy way to get some League Two action on the south side of London. And they just got promoted! LOCATION: Crawley, West Sussex, about an hour south of London Bridge station by train CONTACT: crawleytownfc.com, 01293 410000, #TownTeamTogether NICKNAMES: The Reds
Chelsea
Chelsea are one of the giants of the league, with a roster full of international stars, in a surprisingly small stadium tucked into a very cool London neighborhood. But their run at the top is on pause -- at least. LOCATION: Just west of London’s center and on several transport lines CONTACT: chelseafc.com, 0371 811…
Charlton Athletic
Almost a forgotten team in London, especially since they have been out of the Premier League since 2007, Charlton is nonetheless a fun day out: an easily reached, family-friendly club in a part of London that might surprise you with its visitor options. LOCATION: South East London, 15 minutes east of London Bridge station by…
Cambridge United
Yes, it’s that Cambridge, with the chapels and halls and Nobel Prize winners. When you’re out for a visit, cross the “town and gown” divide for a game at this friendly little club. LOCATION: Cambridge, about an hour north of London’s King’s Cross station CONTACT: cambridge-united.co.uk, 01223 566 500, #CamUTD NICKNAMES: The U’s, which is…
Bromley
A proper old-fashioned day out in South London, Bromley are now in the Football League for their first time ever. LOCATION: Bromley is in the southeastern part of Greater London, about thirty minutes out from the center by train. CONTACT: bromleyfc.tv, 020 8460 5291, #WeAreBromley NICKNAMES: The Ravens
Boreham Wood
Just one of literally dozens of non-league clubs around Greater London, Boreham Wood is a fun and proper footballing day out in the North of London – and the kind of place where you might sit next to one of their players on a train to the game. LOCATION: Borehamwood, about an hour north of…
Brentford
What was once a trip to the past for a classic old-school ground is now an up-and-coming story playing out in a brand-new stadium. LOCATION: In the western part of Greater London, about an hour west of the center by train CONTACT: brentfordfc.com, 0208 847 2511, #BrentfordFC NICKNAMES: The Bees, which came about in the…
