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Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers are a friendly little club in a goofy stadium in a very cool city. LOCATION: Bristol, just under two hours southwest of London’s Paddington station CONTACT: bristolrovers.co.uk, 0117 9096648, #BRFC NICKNAMES: You might think it’s Rovers, but that’s part of their actual name. No, they are The Gas because their old stadium was…
Southampton
A solid Premier League club until very recently, Southampton are also famous for developing—then selling—young players. They’re in a major port city that makes a nice day or overnight trip from London. LOCATION: On the South Coast, about 90 minutes south from London’s Waterloo station CONTACT: southamptonfc.com, 0845 688 9448, #SaintsFC NICKNAMES: The Saints, because…
Portsmouth
If you want to go back in time, inside and outside a football ground, especially if you have any interest in naval war history, get yourself down to Portsmouth and catch a game at Fratton Park. LOCATION: On the south coast, about ninety minutes from London’s Waterloo station CONTACT: portsmouthfc.co.uk, 023 9273 1204, #Pompey NICKNAMES:…
Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion is a club gearing up for its seventh top-flight season in a row after not being there for more than three decades before. And this year they're in Europe for the first time ever! It’s one of the best short football trips outside London, as well: great town, lovely area, terrific…
Bournemouth
This “little club that could” is back in the Premier League, and seeing a game in Bournemouth means visiting a posh and lovely seaside town for a game in a tiny stadium. Good luck getting tickets, though. LOCATION: In Dorset on the South Coast of England, about two hours from Waterloo station in London CONTACT:…
Peterborough United
A game at Peterborough United is a great combination of history, atmosphere and – if one is traveling from London – convenience. LOCATION: Peterborough is just under an hour by train from London Kings Cross. CONTACT: theposh.com, 01733 563947, #PUFC NICKNAMES: The Posh
Norwich City
Norwich City is a tradition-rich club with an old-school stadium in a beautiful and historic city just a couple of hours from London. Just to be clear, it’s pronounced NOR-itch. LOCATION: Norwich, Norfolk, two hours east of Liverpool Street station in London CONTACT: canaries.co.uk, 01603 721902, #NCFC NICKNAMES: The Canaries, due to a history of…
Ipswich Town
This club has been stuck in a football swamp for some time. But they have a proud history, a classic old ground and a fanbase which has stuck with them through mostly “thin” for years. LOCATION: Ipswich, Suffolk, is just over an hour east of London by train. CONTACT: itfc.co.uk, 03330 05 05 03, #ITFC…
Hull City
Out on the east coast of England, in a historic and friendly fishing town, is a beautiful new stadium which is home to a club emerging, they hope, from dark days. LOCATION: Hull (officially Kingston upon Hull), two and a half hours northeast from King’s Cross in London, two hours from Manchester CONTACT: hullcitytigers.com, 01482…
Colchester United
English people, including some in Colchester, may tell you Colchester United is a nothing club. We agree it isn’t special, but we had some fun and interesting experiences there. LOCATION: Colchester is in Essex, just over an hour east of London by train. CONTACT: cu-fc.com, 01206 755161, #COLU NICKNAMES: The U’s
