Want to attent to a football match in London?
By John D. (sponsored post)
When visiting London, there are naturally hundreds of attractions and activities you might be able to enjoy in and around the city. At the same time, however, many of these attractions are quite pricey, and can alter your vacation through sheer expense! But one outstanding event you shouldn’t miss – particularly now that the Barclays Premier League is underway – is a football match between two English teams in the London area.
For those unfamiliar with the competition, the Premier League is essentially the professional football season between top-tier professional teams throughout England, 6 of which hail from the London area. Competition between these teams is always fierce, and the fan bases alone are enough of a spectacle to warrant a trip to one of the renowned stadiums in the area.
Of course, attending a football match is not free and it can quickly become a very expensive experience. To begin with, tickets themselves can be very pricey if you wait too late to purchase them, or purchase them through the wrong service or provider. Additionally, many in England tend to attempt to enhance the experience with even more expenses. This might mean something as simple as purchasing a player’s jersey before the match. Or, in some cases, it might mean visiting the Betfair gambling exchange to wager money on a match or two. This sort of sports betting can certainly be enjoyable – particularly if you know your football – but if you’re looking for a cheaper activity, you may want to stick to just enjoying the match!
You may want to look into purchasing tickets well in advance, as prices for good matches can be very high. Worth noting is that scalping tickets in the UK is completely illegal, so try to avoid independent sellers, and instead look first to team websites. Another service worth looking into is Thomas Cook Sport, where you can book ticket and hotel services in advance.
pic taken by chelseafc.com
As far as where you should look to attend a match, there are 6 London area teams in the Premier League, as mentioned. Each club has a unique and entertaining stadium venue, and your best bet may simply be to pick the most convenient match for your trip. But for reference, here are the 6 clubs and stadiums:
- Chelsea represent the main identity of London football to many fans, and plays at the renowned Stamford Bridge stadium.
- Arsenal is Chelsea’s true rival for best club in London, Arsenal play at Emirates Stadium, for an incredibly energetic fan base.
- Tottenham Hotspur play at White Hart Lane and feature one of the best strikers in the league in Roberto Soldado.
- West Ham United play at Boleyn Ground.
- Fulham play at Craven Cottage, just down the road from Chelsea’s grounds.
- Crystal Palace play at Selhurst Park.
So firstly pick a team that you would like to see, then book your tickets the earlier you can and enjoy the match!
