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Fleetwood Town
Going to a game at Fleetwood Town is a chance to see a small club that got big quickly, and also to step just off the tourist path for a truly local experience. LOCATION: Fleetwood is basically a suburb of Blackpool, Lancashire, a total of just over two hours by train from Liverpool or Manchester.…
Everton
Everton may have dropped into second position in their hometown of late, but they should be at the very top of your priorities for a visit—soon, before they build a new stadium. “The People’s Club” has one of the greatest old grounds left. LOCATION: Liverpool, two and a half hours from London’s Euston station and…
Burnley
From a town of 73,000, with a ground that mixes old and new, Burnley was for years a model for a gritty club from a gritty town hanging on in the Premier League. And now, after a brief stint in The Championship, they are back! LOCATION: An hour north by train from Victoria station in…
Bolton Wanderers
After a spectacular rise and fall over 10 years, Bolton nearly went out of business in 2019 and are currently stuck in League One, far too low for these former European competitors. LOCATION: Forty minutes by train northwest of Manchester Piccadilly station CONTACT: bwfc.co.uk, 01204 673 673, #BWFC NICKNAMES: The Trotters, which has a couple…
Blackpool
A proper big historic club in a historic city, The ‘Pool is well worth a visit. LOCATION: Blackpool is on the North West Coast, around two hours by train from Manchester. CONTACT: blackpool.co.uk, 01253 599344, #UTMP NICKNAMES: The ‘Pool, Seasiders, or Tangerines for their colors
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers is a truly traditional club in a classic northern town, with an old-school ground and great uniforms. LOCATION: Blackburn, Lancashire, an hour north of Manchester’s Victoria station CONTACT: rovers.co.uk, 01254 372001, #Rovers NICKNAMES: The Riversiders or just Rovers
Swindon Town
A club that has twice tasted big-time success, in a town that is almost certainly prettier and more interesting than you, or most British people, would realize. LOCATION: Swindon is about one train hour west of London’s Paddington Station. CONTACT: swindontownfc.co.uk, 0330 002 1879 , #STFC NICKNAMES: The Robins
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday is one of two great, old-school, and well-supported clubs in the very cool city of Sheffield. Right now, though, they are a cautionary tale. LOCATION: In South Yorkshire, just over two hours north of London and around one hour east of Manchester by train CONTACT: swfc.co.uk, 03700 20 1867, #SWFC NICKNAMES: The Owls
Sheffield United
The red half of England’s Steel City boasts a long history, passionate support, and one of the best grounds in the country—and they're back in the Premier League. LOCATION: In South Yorkshire, just over two hours north of London and around one hour east of Manchester by train CONTACT: sufc.co.uk, 0114 253 7200, #SUFC NICKNAMES:…
Leeds United
Once a dominant force in English football—and once known as “Dirty Leeds” for their rough style of play—Leeds wasn’t relevant nationally for more than 20 years. Now, after a brief stint in the Premier League, they are back in The Championship, with a hardcore loyal following making lots of noise in a grand old ground.…
