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Capacity: 30,089 (all seated) Address: Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke On Trent, ST4 4EG Telephone: 01782 367 598 Fax: 01782 592210 Ticket Office: 01782 367 599 Pitch Size: 115 x 75 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Potters Year Ground Opened: 1997 Undersoil Heating: Yes Shirt Sponsors: bet365 Kit Manufacturer: Macron Home Kit: Red and White Stripes Away Kit: Blue Third Kit: Yellow with Blue sleeves

What Is The bet365 Stadium Like?

The bet365 stadium looks imposing from afar, as it is perched upon a hill with hardly any buildings around it. It especially looks good at night when it is lit up. The ground is of a fair size. On one side is the Q-railing (Main) Stand, which is the tallest at the bet365 Stadium. This imposing stand has a large lower tier of seating with a smaller tier above. Situated between the tiers is a row of Executive Boxes. There are open areas on each side of this stand. On one side towards the Boothen End, a large video screen has been installed, whilst on the other, towards the Sharp (South) Stand there is the players tunnel. As unusually the teams come onto the pitch from this corner of the ground. The team dugouts are located in front of this stand.

The rest of the stadium is comprised of three single-tiered stands that extend around two corners of the stadium. The corner in-between the DPD and Sharp Stands was filled with 1,800 covered seats, at the end of the 2016/17 season, much improving the overall look of the stadium.

Tim Green adds; ‘Behind the Boothen End there are three statues of the legendary former player Sir Stanley Matthews, which were originally unveiled by Kevin Keegan’. On the main approach road to the stadium, there is also a statue of England World Cup winner Gordon Banks. The club also have a couple of unusual-looking mascots, with a blue-coloured hippo called ‘Pottermus’ and his white girlfriend ‘Pottermiss’, obviously this is what happens to hippos when they visit the Potteries!

In the Summer of 2016, the stadium was renamed the bet365 Stadium, in a six-year corporate sponsorship deal.

What is it like for visiting supporters?

The stadium is quite high up in an exposed position and the open corners can mean that a cold wind can whip through the stadium, so bear this in mind, especially in the winter months. I thought the inside of the stadium was quite disappointing being rather bland and lacking character, although I’m sure that this can be developed in time. Listen out though for the Stoke anthem ‘Delilah’ being sung by the home fans, they can still give a great rendition of that Tom Jones classic song.

If you want to try something a little different then on the canal located behind the Main Stand (look for the semi-circular-looking bridge beyond the car park) are two moored barges, one which sells the traditional locally produced Oatcake, whilst the other sells beer. Both are proving very popular on matchdays!

It is also worth bearing in mind though that the Stoke fans are passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere, so it is best to keep colours covered around the ground. Don’t be surprised if you are kept in after the game, in a fenced-off compound to the rear of the away stand, whilst the Stoke fans are allowed to disperse.

Pubs for away fans

• Holiday Inn – Trentham Lakes, ST4 4EG
• Harvester – Trentham Lakes, ST4 4TL
• Powerleague – Trentham Lakes, ST4 4TN
• Langton Rugby Club – Eastern Rise, ST4 8WG
• The Terrace Bar – 192 City Road, ST4 4NB
• Locomotive Inn – 21 Heron Street, ST4 3AR
• The Wellington Inn – 369 London Road, ST4 5AN

Latest developments

Stoke City began a £20 million five-year refurbishment project at the stadium which took place in the summer of 2022. The refurb included replacing seats as well as updating Delilah’s Bar and corporate boxes.

Before the 2023/24 season, Stoke City started work on their floodlights to upgrade them to new state-of-the-art LED floodlights.

Ground History

Over the years Stoke City have played their home games at four permanent homes. The first stadium was the Victoria Cricket Ground. Next up was a three-year spell at Sweeting’s Field before a long-term home was established with the Victoria Ground; Stoke played their home matches there from 1878 all the way through to 1997. The Victoria Ground was ridiculed in the early days but that would soon change through a series of developments through to 1919; they included two terraces with roofing over both and a seated stand that held 1,000 spectators. Works continued to take place over the years.

The major revamp came in the eighties when the club honoured their legendary player Sir Stanley Matthews along with a two-storey stand at the Stoke End. More development was planned but instead, they opted for a relocation. The Britannia Stadium was born; it cost £15m. A couple of decades later the club opted for a small build to add a further 3,000 seats to the capacity taking it to narrowly over 30,000.

Directions and Car Parking

Car parking at the stadium costs £5. Andy Fenwick a visiting Sunderland fan adds; ‘Don’t be tempted to park on wasteland around the stadium, you may well end up as I did with a parking ticket waiting for you on your return’. Andrew a visiting Swansea City fan informs me; ‘We parked at the nearby Harvester pub/restaurant across the road from the stadium. It cost £5 to park there, but after the game, it took 45 minutes to get out of the car park and then we still had to join a long queue of traffic going up to the main road’.

Matt Goldstraw adds; ‘If you have a ticket for the official south car park, then after going onto the A500 towards Stoke from junction 15 of the M6, leave the A500 at the first junction and turn right at the large roundabout and onto the A34 towards Stafford. Go past the Bengal Indian Restaurant and after about a mile you will reach a small roundabout that on the right has the entrance to Trentham Awakes (previously known as Trentham Gardens). Turn left at the island and then continue straight up this road for about three miles. You will pass a golf club, a Toby Carvery, go over a railway bridge, over the canal and past an Esso garage. Then at a set of traffic lights where there is an obvious industrial estate to the right, turn left onto Stanley Matthews Way for the stadium’.

Just off Sir Stanley Matthews Way is a Power League complex that allows parking at £4.50 per car. Nearby on Eastern Rise is Longton Rugby Club which also has parking available at £5 per car. Alternatively, there are still some parking spaces at various commercial sites between the old Michelin Car park and the site of the old Victoria Ground. Bear in mind though that if you do park in this area then allow a good 20 minutes to walk (mostly uphill) to the stadium. If you are intending parking in this area then from Junction 15 proceed along the A500, passing the junction with the A34. The stadium will appear over on the right and then leave the A500 at the next junction and turn left to go down to this area.

Justin Herriman informs me; ‘There are 300 parking spaces available (weekend matches only) at the Screwfix direct site on Stanley Matthews Way. The site is one mile from the ground and allows quicker access back onto the A50 after the game has ended. The cost of parking is £4 per car (no minibuses). If arriving from the M6, follow signs to the Bet365 Stadium on the A50.  Continue past the stadium for approximately 1 mile and the Screwfix site is on the left. The postcode for SatNav is ST4 8GR.’ Whilst Andrew Catmur adds; ‘There is also car parking south of the stadium on Stanley Matthews Way between Screwfix and the Stadium opposite Pets at Home (Sat Nav ST4 8GR ). It costs £5 and you can get to this car park via Stanley Mathews Way from the A50 or Trentham Road. After the match, all traffic goes south which means you avoid all the congestion by the stadium. See for more details. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the bet365 Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk .

Clive Dunkley informs me; ‘Just to the North Stadium, in an area called Herons Cross, just off the A50, we found some street parking available on Grove Road (ST4 3AY). It is then around a 15-minute walk to the Bet365 Stadium. There is a footpath leading to the stadium – just follow the other fans on their way to the match.

Alternatively park in Stoke City Centre and take the Bet365 Stadium Shuttle Bus:

Robert Hardy a visiting Norwich City supporter informs me; ‘We’ve been to watch the Canaries play at the Britannia Stadium on numerous occasions, and have tried parking at several places in the vicinity of the ground.  Although there’s a good choice of places to park – usually charging about £5, we’ve always found that getting away after the game is a total nightmare.  You just seem to get stuck in never-ending queues of traffic trying to get away, and it takes an eternity to get anywhere. For a change, I tried instead using the shuttle buses from Glebe Street near Stoke Railway Station and was well rewarded for my effort. I found a nice bit of on-street parking nearby at the former PMT bus garage, walked around the corner, and paid just £3 return on the bus, which had us at the ground in about 5 minutes or so. After the game, the buses back to Stoke line up behind the Novus Stand – which is just a short walk from where the away fans are situated.  From the final whistle blowing, and walking out of the ground, I was back to my car in 20 minutes. Getting out of Stoke and back onto the A500 was also completed in a matter of minutes. An absolute piece of cake, and far less hassle!’

Post Code for SAT NAV: ST4 4EG

Stoke Railway Station is just over two miles away from the bet365 Stadium, so unless you are feeling fit, it may be best to hire a taxi. Tim Rigby a visiting Wolves fan adds ‘There are some shuttle buses that run from Glebe Street in Stoke up to the Bet365 Stadium, which departs every 15 minutes before kick-off. There are return buses after the game back to Glebe Street from behind the Sentinel (East) Stand’.

Björn Sandström adds; ‘To catch this bus, turn right from the station and head down Station Road. At the bottom of Station Road at the traffic lights, turn right to go along Leek Road (A52). Then go straight across the A500 dual carriageway and into Glebe Street which is straight across in front of you. You should then see the line of buses that will take you to the stadium. It is only about a five-minute walk from the station’. The shuttle bus costs a return ticket £4 Adults, £2 Concessions.

Colin Bell adds; ‘It took us less than 30 minutes to walk to the stadium from the station, using this route: Turn right from the station and head down Station Road. At the lights, turn right along Leek Road (A52), under the railway line and then left down onto the towpath of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Follow the towpath until you are level with the stadium, where two footbridges take you over the canal and then the railway line, straight into the ground near the South Stand away end.

Ticket Prices

Stoke operates a three-category system of ticket pricing (A*, A & B) whereby the most popular matches will cost more to watch than the least popular ones.

Adult : £20-£37 Over 65 : £15-£30 U18 : £12-£23 U15 : £10-£14 U11 : £6-£18

Programme and Fanzine

Official Programme: £3.50 The Oatcake Fanzine: £1.80.

Biggest Rivals

Stoke vs Port Vale rivalry: It might not be immediately apparent from the team names but this fixture is an inner-City derby with Port Vale also hailing from Stoke. Stoke hasn’t always existed as a city though and before 1910 the two clubs were based in separate towns. Even then there was a rivalry between the duo though. Both towns had a strong affiliation with the art of pottery back in the day hence the tag the ‘Potteries derby’.

Disabled facilities

For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website .

Bet365 Stadium Tours

Tours of the stadium are available by request. The cost of the tours are: Five people or less £25, 6-10 people £35, 11-20 people £45. Tours must be booked in advance by calling 01782 592252.

Record and Average Attendance

Record Attendance

At the bet365 Stadium: 30,022 v Everton Premier League 17th March 2018

At the Victoria Ground: 51,380 v Arsenal Division 1, 29th March 1937

Average Attendance 2023-2024: 22,087 (Championship) 2022-2023: 20,741 (Championship) 2021-2022: 20,966 (Championship) 2020-2021: 0 (Covid) (Championship) 2019-2020: 22,828 (Championship)

Map showing the location of the Bet365 Stadium and Pubs

Official Web Site:

www.stokecityfc.com

Unofficial Web Sites:

The Oatcake Fanzine Message Board

Bet365 Stadium Stoke City Feedback

If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: [email protected]  and I’ll update the guide.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

Owen Pavey for providing the BET365 Stadium layout diagram

The Awaydays video of Southampton fans at the Bet365 Stadium Stoke was produced by the Ugly Inside and made publicly available via YouTube.

Jack McLellan (Manchester City) 26th January 2010

Stoke city v manchester city premier league tuesday, january 26th 2010, 7.45pm by jack mclellan (manchester city fan).

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):

I was looking forward to mainly hearing the mighty Potters support. They were the loudest fans in the league by statistics, and they definitely proven this. The noise that the home fans produced was amazing, on a few occasions in the match I think the blue army matched it!

2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

The ground is really easy to find! Straight off the M6 junction and it is there. I travelled by car and it took about 45 minutes from Manchester. There was plenty of parking that cost £5, only a few minutes walk from ground and right near the away stand.

3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?

There is a pub right next to the ground called "The Harvester", it is very family friendly, with a mix of home and away support. I didn't see any trouble in the pub, or outside the ground.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?

I liked the look of it, it looked very modern from the outside. The entrance to the away end is closed in, so only away fans can get near the turnstiles. There is one way into the ground for away supporters, and one way out which made the fans feel safe. I thought the stadium looked bigger on the outside than it actually was on the inside. 

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..

The game was quite poor (the referee sent Adebayor off for a nothing! Which upset the City fans!). It finished 1-1, but it was a boring game really. The atmosphere was fantastic, both supporters got behind there team and were singing the hearts out. There was a scuffle between a few young Man City supporters and the stewards, which I thought was handled well by the stewards. The stewards were friendly, me and my cousin got talking to one of them and he was friendly. I didn't have a pie, but I had a sausage roll and that was delicious! The toilets were a bit scruffy but did the job! Also, there were a few queues to wait for the food, but you have to wait everywhere nowadays!

6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

This was probably the worst bit of the day! It didn't help drawing 1-1 in a win-able match, but there was lots of traffic on the way out. As there is only one way out it was a bit of a wait, but when you get going it flies by! There was no trouble leaving the ground, and I didn't feel intimidated by the Stoke supporters as they were all fairly friendly!

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

Fantastic day out, perfect for taking young children! Fairly cheap ticket prices!  

Ben Buckingham (Queens Park Rangers) 19th November 2011

Stoke city v queens park rangers premier league saturday, november 19th 2011, 3pm  ben buckingham (qpr fan).

After another pointless international break, I was looking forward to seeing some proper Premier League action. Two weeks without seeing the Rangers is always hard, so imagine what I’m like in the summer months! In the previous game, QPR battled well and we enjoyed seeing Man City come to Loftus Road, unfortunately we didn’t get the point we deserved. To be honest, the thought of going to Stoke wasn’t something that excited me too much but I knew it was a ground where Rangers have done really well at in the past. My only previous visit to the Britannia was a 2-1 win back in 2005 with some ugly scenes on and off the pitch. This was the first time we had met in the Premier League so I was expecting a good atmosphere and a tough game.

2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?  

Originally it was myself Mark and Chris all set for the trip to Stoke. Chris pulled out due to … (wait for it)… ‘tiredness’. ‘The worst excuse not to attend a football game ever!’ Other than our old mate getting bit on the head by a tarantula spider! Obviously big Chris has taken plenty of stick for this and rightly so! The third ticket wasn’t to popular to sell and we thought we might have to sell it on the day. Late on the Friday Mark’s mate a Charlton fan John decided he would tag along! 

We headed off around 11am from Ickenham after a brief stop at a garage and the usual Tesco extra for the essential supplies. Mark did the honours to drive which was a nice change for me! We arrived at the Britannia Stadium at 1pm and took the advice of the guide and headed for the Harvester next to the stadium (there was very little else to choose from!!). The guy who sold us our parking ticket for £5 made us laugh, he insisted we parked on the ‘Brow of the Kerb’ as we might not get away at the end of the match. By this he meant the space next to the kerb! When we returned there were just 4 cars left!! No idea what he was on about to be honest, but he had done the job for 6 years (he kindly informed us) so who were we to argue!

Other than look around the different car showrooms there is very little to do before the game here. We opted for the Harvester to grab something reasonable to eat and drink. It was at this point we came across ‘The Cretin of the Year!’. The guy working on the door here was a complete jobsworth idiot. We put our name down for table for 3 and were told to wait 20 minutes and to go to the bar which we did (wearing our QPR colours). It was pretty hot inside so we went out the side door for some fresh air (well foggy cold depressing air in-fact) and enjoyed our beers. I walked off to grab a programme and then decided to go back inside when I came back ten minutes later. The attitude we got from this guy was incredible, he said we had been called and that he had to walk through the pub to find us. We apologised and he said he would add us to the list again. For twenty minutes we watched him letting other people in in-front of us so I approached him. He then had the cheek to say he called 5 more times over a microphone (which didn’t exist) so I had a few choice words with him and then the security staff stepped in. All was resolved and we got our table….eventually!   A salad cart at an away day was a strange thing! Not something big Chris was impressed with when we sent him a picture message. Had no bother with home fans and enjoyed the next hour in there enjoying more beers and our pub grub.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?  

Approaching the stadium, it looks impressive enough like most newer stadiums do. Other than the West Stand, the rest of the stadium looks the same all around. No real character or features that stand out but its functional enough. I did think the West Stand was also too far away from the edge of the pitch but was the nicest looking side of the ground. QPR were only given literally a block and a half for this game (1200 Seats) which sold out. The away end had decent enough views of the action and there was plenty of leg room. The problem with the out of city centre stadiums (like this one) is the lack of things to do before the game (or shall I say, lack of places to drink!).

After just 8 minutes QPR went behind to a Jon Walters tidy finish. I did fear the worst at this point as Stoke were on a bad run and thought we would be on the end of a backlash from them. After 20 minutes Heidar Helguson scored a stunning bullet header which the Stoke keeper didn’t even move for. A great cross from Armand Traore (I might add too). Just before the break Jamie Mackie and Shaun Wright-Phillips played some lovely link-up play before Mackie teed off Luke Young to smash us in front 2-1. 10 minutes after the re-start Heidar was at it again and increased our lead to 3-1. The atmosphere here is said to be ‘intimidating’ and ‘the best in the country’. I would agree it is pretty good but when we scored our first and second, the Stoke fans seemed more interested in abusing the ref. It wasn’t intimidating in my opinion but loud. With 20 minutes to go Stoke got back to 3-2 and gave us a few nervy moments but we held on for another great away win. The facilities here were reasonable enough, nothing spectacular but adequate. Didn’t even see a steward during the game and there were no problems.   In the 89th minute the guy sitting next to me made me crack up. His tactical knowledge was brilliant and kept shouting out crazy things. He was adamant Paddy Kenny should be substituted because he kicked the ball out too quickly – hilarious! I think he missed 2 of our goals and was wearing an all brown 2-piece hoody tracksuit. Neil Warnock be ready – this guy wants your job!

6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:  

There was a little bit of a queue trying to get away from the stadium, probably took half hour to reach the main road leading to the motorway. Luckily though ‘we parked on the Brow of the kerb!’. We were all in good spirits (even the Charlton fan) after they won too. Took two and half hours to get back home with no hassle either way on the motorway. One thing I did find a bit poor was the policing on leaving the ground. As you come out of the away fans section there were stewards and police for 100 yards going both ways along the road about 2 metres apart. Once you pass this stretch of police/stewards there was nothing anywhere else. So making your way back to the car park or around the ground you were really exposed to the home fans where anything could kick-off but I didn’t see any trouble.

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out :

Any Premier league away win is brilliant and enjoyable. The game was very entertaining and end-to-end but at 3-1 I was confident we would keep hold of the 3 points. It wasn’t a game I was overly excited about going to, kind of a routine away day really. It’s a stadium with a good atmosphere like your attending a proper football match, unlike our trips to Fulham and Wigan this season (which felt like entering Lords Cricket Ground). The locals weren’t exactly welcoming with open arms but this time we didn’t see any problems around the ground. It wouldn’t be a place I would go back to year after year but definitely worth the visit if you haven’t been. The lack of places to drink near the stadium really lets this away day down. Looking forward to our trips to Anfield and the Emirates coming up! You Rs!!!

George Reeves (Southampton) 29th December 2012

Stoke city v  southampton  premier league saturday, december 29th 2012, 3pm by george reeves (southampton fan).

I was looking forward to going to the game as I had purchased the tickets as a Christmas present for my son who is also a passionate Saints supporter. Also I knew that Stoke's home support was good so I was looking forward to the sing-off.

The journey was fairly easy by car and finding parking was very simple as there was an industrial estate with signs pointing to the parking spaces for £5. 

The home fans were friendly and did not receive any stick on my way to the ground. 

I thought that the Britannia stadium is a decent ground similar to St. Mary's apart form the open three corners and was aesthetically good. The view from the away end was excellent and I could see all the pitch and stands.

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

The atmosphere was very good from the Southampton perspective and towards the end Stoke's atmosphere was also very good. The game was a thriller as Southampton went 1-0 up through Jay Rodriguez then Stoke equalized and we went 2 up into half time the scoreline being 3-1. Then Stoke came out fighting and got a goal but then got N'zonzi sent off. Even after all this drama there was still more to come as Cameron Jerome scored an abosolute rocket of a shot. The facilities were average with the normal football ground food. 

Getting away from the Britannia was the same as any other ground taking a bit to start moving but then you got going. 

I thought that it was a very enjoyable day but would of have been more happy with a win though!

Philip Peagram (West Ham United) 2nd March 2013

Stoke city v  west ham united premier league saturday, march 2nd 2013, 3pm by philip peagram (west ham united fan).

I had never been to Stoke City before. I had heard that it was a good Stadium to visit. Plus I always love travelling away with West Ham.

We stayed in Stoke for the weekend. We stayed north of Stoke in Hanley and travelled to the ground by bus. Very good service and cost £1.90 each. Goes from Hanley Bus Park, stops at Stoke Railway Station then drops you right near the ground.

We had a few drinks and food in Hanley centre before the game plenty of pubs to choose from. Couldn’t see many pubs in the area of of the Stoke train station. On arriving at the ground we went to the Harvester Pub right opposite the ground. Mixture of home and away fans. £2.90 a pint of lager. Got very busy quickly and when we left about one hour before kick off, there was a very long queue to get in.

The stadium looked very impressive as we got close. It sits slightly up on a hill. Away fans were at one end of the ground behind the goal. Very good view of pitch and right next to where the player’s tunnel is. Very nice stadium and was well worth the visit.

Game was very good and an away win for West Ham. Very good atmosphere and the away fans kept singing for 99% of the game. Facilities were also very good in the ground. Alcohol was available at £2.90 for a pint of lager. They also served Bitter, Guinness and spirits.

After the game we weren’t sure where we had to catch bus back to Hanley. As it happened they laid on buses from the ground for away fans that went to Stoke train station. £2 each. Police escort all the way. Six police motorbikes, two riot vans and two police cars! It was a very quick journey as they stopped traffic to let us through. Not sure if they do this for every away team? We then got a taxi from the Train station back to Hanley. Just over £4.

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Game attended:

My overall thoughts for the day were very good. Had a great day / week end, football was good, food and drink was reasonable. Would recommend any one to go for a visit Stoke FC.

Patrick Bird (West Bromwich Albion) 16th March 2013

Stoke city v  west bromwich albion  premier league saturday, march 16th 2013, 3pm by patrick bird (west bromwich albion fan).

Been to Stoke a few times. Albion usually lose but the atmosphere at the ground is usually fantastic. I generally slope off a few minutes before the end with the Stoke fans in full cry giving a rendition of ‘Delilah’ bellowing in my ears. Highlight of the day for me is generally a few beers around Burslem before the match.

Very easy, special buses are laid on for visiting fans that run from right outside the train station direct to the Britannia. Cost £3 return. Buses drop you off and pick up from right outside the away end.

When we bought our train tickets we paid the extra £3 for Stoke Plus Bus tickets. After arriving in Stoke we took the number 23 bus from outside the railway station to Hanley bus station. Then took the number 20 bus to Burslem. At Burslem there is a choice of several decent pubs selling real ale. It is a bit of a trek to Burslem but there are no pubs worthy of a visit in the vicinity of the Britannia in my humble opinion. After the requisite number of pints we got the 20 and 23 buses back from Burslem to the railway station (allow 30 minutes for this journey) in time to get the special buses to the Britannia laid on for visiting fans. Note the Plus Bus ticket does not cover you for the special buses from the railway station. Can’t honestly say that I didn't come within 30 yards of a Stoke fan either before, during or after the match.

Much like most modern, out of town grounds. Nothing memorable other than the fact it is on the side of a hill and seems to be cold and very windy.

Pretty average if I am being honest. Leg room was OK, view was good but the game was awful to watch and not much atmosphere created by either set of fans. Toilet facilities and concourse areas are adequate but nothing to write home about. Didn’t try the catering.

Excellent, buses were waiting in the car park outside the away end after the match. They then had a police escort back to the railway station.

Highlight was definitely the beers before the match. The police operation and buses used to transfer visiting fans to/from the ground were good. Other than that the day was pretty average. I paid £30 this year for a match ticket. I refuse to pay more than 30 squid for a footie match. If Stoke increase their charges next year I will happily give the Britannia Stadium a miss.

Rory Murphy (Sunderland) 23rd November 2013

Stoke city v sunderland premier league saturday, november 23rd 2013, 3pm by rory murphy (sunderland fan).

I read that the Britannia was a very vocal stadium and a neat and tidy ground. After home wins against Newcastle and Man City I thought that Stoke was a winnable game judging by the confidence under Poyet (in the end I was to be wrong about the result).

Me and my friends left Darlington at 10am hoping to get to Stoke at 12:30. The journey down was fine and there were no problems. There was car parking at a warehouse which was a 10 min walk from the stadium which only cost us £6. I'd recommend this ahead of the stadium parking which was £10.

Since we got there two and a half hours before kick-off we needed something to pass time. There was only one pub around the ground which I wouldn't recommend going to because the queue was out into the car park 2 hours before kick-off so I couldn't imagine what it would be like nearer to the match.  We settled for a burger van where the prices were ridiculous but the food was great. After walking round the stadium we headed to the away section where we had to wait in a compound until 1:45 for the gates to open. We got searched on the way in which is normal in most away grounds.I did though have plastic bottle of tango on me and and the lid was taken off me which was rather inconvenient. The home fans were quite friendly and didn't bother us.

The ground stands out on top of a hill although looks tiny compared to the Stadium of Light which is nearly twice it's size. It was good-looking with three stands of the same size and the Main Stand was slightly bigger.  We took our seats, comfortable leg room and a good view.

Well this has to be one of the worst refereeing displays in the history of the premier league and even a neutral would admit that. After Sunderland dominated the first half hour playing Poyet's slick passing football but Stoke scored a well taken goal through Charlie Adam. Five minutes later, the most stupid red card I've ever seen was given to Wes Brown for a clean tackle which was later rescinded. This made the Mackems go ballistic. The Stoke fans were surprisingly disappointing and 1,300 Sunderland fans outsang them the whole game. Sunderland gave a good go after the break and should have been given a penalty for a challenge on Fletcher. Steven N'Zonzi scored in the final few minutes to really ruin our day. The stewards were fine and didn't mind us standing up. The toilets were a bit to small though and were cramped after the game

Stoke fans weren't rubbing in the defeat and just minded their own business. The traffic out wasn't to bad and when we hit the motorway the two and a half hour journey back to the North-East was trouble-free.

Stoke was a great away day and the Sunderland fans made a great atmosphere. The ref was a joke and cost us the game. I would go again (that's if we stay up).

Daniel Gosbee (Chelsea) 7th December 2013

Stoke city v  chelsea   premier league saturday, december 7th 2013, 3pm by daniel gosbee (chelsea fan).

1. Why were you looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):

I was looking forward to going to Stoke because every football knows that the Britannia, despite being a small stadium, has a fantastic atmosphere. Part of what makes football matches so good, is a great atmosphere. I was also looking forward to the game because I've never been to the Britannia, or Stoke and its another away game for Chelsea. 

Finding the Britannia Stadium is really easy on the road and car parking is easy, literally 500m away from the stadium there is a car park that cost £5 and is open until one hour after the full time whistle. However leaving afterwards takes a very long time. 

3. What you did before the game pub/chippy….home fans friendly?

Not a lot really, other than a burger van and car retailers there is not a lot around the Britannia, well if there is I obviously missed it. Getting there early wasn't really a mistake but there is nothing to do before the game if you drive straight to the stadium. If you want to go to the pub I would advise going on the train, going to a pub in the city and then getting the bus from near the station. The home fans before the game did give me some dirty looks but other than that it was fine, I didn't feel intimidated.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions on the away end then the other sides of the ground? 

The exterior of the ground looks incredibly modern and new, but not that big. Getting into the ground was easy, and from the away end the stadium looked alright, not that impressive but had character. There are certainly better looking stadiums in the Premier League but there are certainly worse too.

The game was fantastic, very end to end, open, feisty. In the first half Chelsea were on top, good goal from Schurrle and Chelsea should of gone into the dressing room 1-0 up, but before half time Cech made a terrible mistake and allowed Crouch to score easily. In the second half Stoke scored first taking the lead, but Schurrle had another great goal, but late on in the 90th minute Stoke won the game with a fantastic strike. 

The atmosphere in the first half was pretty flat and all us Chelsea fans were making the majority of the noise, but in the second half from about 60 minutes the Stoke fans started to sing and they got louder and louder, by far and away the best home fans I have ever seen despite there not being a lot of them in an open stadium! When they scored the last goal they were so loud, and the final whistle they were unbelievably loud, however there was no banter and it's a shame they were so quite in the first half. The stewards were good and helpful and I didn't need to experience the facilities.

A quick back to the car was easy but getting out of the car park was hard and the police put one way systems so getting away was a lot different to getting in and it was dark. We didn't really know where to go but following the traffic put us back on the right track. It took a good 50 minutes to get out of the car park!

It was a shame about the results, I would like to go next season and hopefully see Chelsea win. It was a good day, not a lot to do around the Britannia which was a shame, so it wasn't really a day out, more of travel, football, travel.

Colin Huxter (Stoke City) 26th April 2014

Stoke city v tottenham hotspur premier league saturday, april 26th 2014, 3pm  colin huxter (tottenham fan).

I always enjoy any away day but I was more excited than usual as it was the my first time going to the Britannia Stadium, plus Stoke City have a reputation to have loud and proud fans so I was looking forward to a good atmosphere. 

I live in Manchester so had a fairly good idea of how to get the ground on the M6. Me and my two sons set off at about 12:30pm and the journey was straight forward enough until the last 20 minutes or so as we there weren't a lot of sign posts indicating where exactly to go to get to the ground. Despite this, we parked up outside the stadium, 35 minutes before kick off which cost £5, a reasonable price in my opinion.

It took about 10 minutes to walk to the ground from the car park. There were a few Spurs fans walking up but the vast majority were Stoke fans although they were friendly enough and didn't make us feel intimidated. We didn't get anything to eat or drink before the game as we met up with a friend in the concourse before heading up to our seats at about 2:40pm.

Our seats were about five rows from the pitch so we had a great view of the match and it looked as if the rest of the away fans had a good view as well. The away section took up most of the particular stand and the rest was took up by Stoke fans. The other three stands were filled with Stoke fans, not many empty seats at all, and the stand to my left (the West stand) stood out because it was two-tiered and looked very impressive. 

The game was filled with more controversy than goals but Danny Rose scored a great header in the first half to give Spurs a 1-0 win. In the second half the atmosphere was fired up when Rose was the victim of a bad tackle from Shawcross who was sent off and Rose was booed by Stoke fans. The Stoke fans then proceeded to get on his back and Geoff Cameron came in late on him and Rose reacted by shoving Cameron. He was booked by the ref but then quickly substituted to avoid any further incidents which would surely have lead to a red card. The Stoke fans to my right were particularly passionate and were very loud when the incidents with Rose happened. At half time we bought a pie which weren't too expensive but I have to admit they were over cooked, being dry and hard.

Getting out of the stadium wasn't too bad compared to some stadiums. We were out of the ground and walking back to the car park under 10 minutes after full time. It took though about 45 minutes to get back on the motorway due to a lot of congestion from all the various car parks around the stadium but we didn't mind much after a Spurs win.

The game wasn't the greatest but was much more interesting with the fiery atmosphere in the second half. As long as Spurs were going to win, it was always going to be a great day out. The stadium was great and I liked how the Stoke fans were friendly but passionate so I would definitely go back again next season.

Lee Jones (West Bromwich Albion) 28th December 2014

Stoke city v west bromwich albion premier league sunday, december 28th 2014, 3pm lee jones (west brom fan).

Stoke v Albion is a fixture that has existed since the inauguration of the Football League and has developed over recent years as a “needle game” between the two sides. We habitually lose to Stoke but wins are very enjoyable on the rare occasions that they do happen. I have been to both the Victoria Ground and the Britannia Stadiums many times but have always driven up so this time I decided to go on the train. This would give us a chance to visit Stoke centre for the first time.

The journey was fantastically easy as we travelled from Wolverhampton to Stoke in around 40 minutes. The connections from the local station were ideally timed and we had no hassle of car parking. I will add that I have had parking fines in Stoke before and advise caution when parking as the wardens come out in force when fans are inside the ground watching the game!

We stopped off in Wolverhampton for a beer while we were waiting for the connection to Stoke and met a few other Baggies fans on their way. We all joined the train and headed to Stoke. I don’t know where the other lads went but they all headed in different directions to us when arriving at Stoke station! I will say, there was only two of us on this trip which may have helped. Stoke town centre is exclusively for home fans only and every Policeman on the way asked us if we were Baggies fans. I think they would have directed us to an away fans pub so we kept quiet.

I am a keen real ale fan and as a CAMRA member went into the locals on that basis. I heard that Stoke was pretty bleak but found it okay and visited a couple of places before meeting with my nephew who lives not far away. We chatted to some “Stokies” before the match and all seemed friendly enough. Some advising where to park at the ground. You really do need to allow enough time if walking as it is a trek from Stoke centre to the stadium. Catching a bus or taxi would be my suggestion but we got a lift down.

Stoke ought to be named the Cold Blow Lane Stadium (not Millwall‘s old ground) because it can be the coldest of stadiums, not helped by its elevated and exposed position. The corners on 3 sides are open which allows a cold swirling wind in, which can be biting. It is quite an impressive sight however for a new stadium and can be seen from some distance away when you drive past on the main road. The away end is accessed through the away Coach park and has a burger van which is available pre match AND at half time which is unusual. Away fans are housed at one side of the “Marstons Pedigree (South) Stand” and is adequate as far as the view and leg room are concerned and there is never a problem with standing. I know the Stoke fans are situated immediately to the side of our supporters but have never had any problem with them or felt that they have been over the top.

The concourse for the away supporters is not that big and does get congested, though this is eased at half time by the stewards opening the gates to allow supporters access to the Coach Park area primarily for smokers and the burger van! Annoyingly there was no bitter on sale (as we were in the Marstons Stand) so had to settle for lager which wasn’t great. We didn’t try a pie but the burgers were fine and not too badly priced.

The atmosphere was good as always but it seems to be a theme this year that the home fans don’t seem to be as loud as they used to be. They only started singing after their first goal. It is always better to travel away with the Baggies as the atmosphere is usually good though this time there was serious abuse given by some to our management team.

As far as the match is concerned, it went the usual Stoke v Albion way. We were just the better team. They broke and got a goal. We hit the post and they got a lucky second from a rebound! It was just Alan Irvine’s luck really and he was “relieved of his duties” shortly after the game. We never really did that much after conceding for the second time and went on to lose 2-0.

Normally we join the traffic on the way home but as we were going back to the station, we jumped on a special bus laid on for away fans to get there. It cost £2 one way and though there is a 20 minute or so wait, when it does depart it is then non-stop to the station. The Police close all the routes on the way to the Station allowing the bus, unhindered progress. We were back there in  no time and jumped straight on a train. Really easy and convenient.

As always, it’s always better when we win but this wasn’t a bad day. We even had an incognito drink in a Wolves pub in Wolverhampton while waiting for our connection home. Hopefully a new man at the helm will give us the impetus to stay up and return to Stoke next year. It is a real derby atmosphere given the dislike of each other by the supporters and is a good day out. On the drinking front I might try Hanley next time.

Mark (Tottenham Hotspur) 9th May 2015

Stoke city v tottenham hotspur premier league saturday 9th may 2015, 3pm mark (tottenham hotspur fan).

Why you were looking forward to going to the Britannia Stadium? I had never been to the Britannia Stadium before, plus it was an opportunity to meet up with my Brother-in-Law for a few beers.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?     We set off from Scunthorpe in plenty of time after a breakfast in our local McDonalds, The journey down was steady following the M1, A38 and the A50. The stadium was very easy to get to and we parked at the Harvester pub just off the A50. We were charged £7 for the privilege,

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?     Went into the Harvester where I met up with my brother in law, up from Dudley and fellow Scunthorpe Spurs. I took note of warnings I'd seen on the web not to wear club colours near the Britannia, but there were plenty of Spurs, in their shirts in the pub and not a hint of trouble.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? First impressions once inside were slightly disappointing. The open sides at our end ensure, even in May, that it was drafty and cold. I don't know why the didn't enclose the corners like they have in one section and it would have been a lot more impressive.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The police and stewards were all very friendly and as usual we filled our allocation. Facilities were what you'd expect in a ground at this level. The game itself was one to forget, a 3-0 defeat when the Spurs players looked like they were already sat on a beach somewhere. As a result the atmosphere in our end was pretty non existent. Even the Stoke fans seemed laid back and we didn't even get a rendition of Deilah. Respect to their fans though when every stand joined in the minutes applause for our legend, Jimmy Greaves who recently suffered a stroke. Highlights for me were when a heron flew over the ground and I had an excellent pie at half time. The wrapper was plain, but I believe they are made by Wrights. We even had the ignominious pleasure of getting the mickey taken out of us by a group of 8 year olds heckling us from the corner of their stand. The young lads, in their junior football club's tracksuit tops, certainly enjoyed their day.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting out was easy and the police were directing fans who travelled by train to their shuttle buses, There was no trouble outside at all as we trudged back to the Harvester to drown our sorrows. Once there we were told the pub doesn't open until 6pm after a game, even though it used to! After that we gave it a few minutes for the traffic to clear and then were swiftly out of Stoke via the A50.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was great to sink a few pints of Guinness and catch up with my brother in law. The day out is always governed by your team's performance and to that end it was poor. Paying £40 plus your travel to watch your team not even trying is a kick in the teeth.

Callum Rose (Doing the 92) 19th September 2015

Stoke city v leicester city premier league saturday 19th september 2015, 3pm callum rose (neutral fan).

Why were you looking forward to visiting the Britannia Stadium?

I was looking forward to seeing Leicester play, who were second in the league, and also Stoke City Manager Mark Hughes who is a United legend.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

We drove down from out home in Manchester. The Britannia Stadium is only an hour down the motorway.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

We were going to go in the Harvester pub by the ground, but decided to go to Delilah's Bar, which is situated on the corner of the ground. It is for home supporters only, but as we were neutrals they allowed us in. It cost £2 for adults to enter and £1 for kids. Inside they were showing the live Premiership early kick off game, plus they also have a betting facility in there if you fancy a bet. It was of course run by BET 365 who sponsor the Club. Hot and cold food in the form of pies, chips etc… was also available.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

The ground stands out on the drive up towards the stadium as it is built upon a hill. Although the stadium is of a good size, having three corners open to the elements, means that it could be improved further by filling these in at some point in the future. I think this would also help boost further the atmosphere inside. 

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

This was a game of two halves. Stoke raced into a 2-0 lead by half-time, but Leicester came roaring back to draw 2-2. The atmosphere was in itself volatile at times, with the locals enraged by some of the referee's decisions. The half-time pies were spot-on. I would highly recommend the steak and kidney pie.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

We was aiming to go to the Harvester pub by the ground, but upon arrival, the place was shut!!! As we were staying at the local Holiday Inn, we had no problems getting away from the ground after the game.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

I really enjoyed it, it was my 24th football ground. All the Stoke fans that we spoke to were nice enough. The Delilah's bar was a nice touch, plus an entertaining game.

Stephen B (Watford) 21st October 2015

Stoke city v watford premier league saturday 24th october 2015, 3pm stephen b (watford fan).

Watford back in the Premiership and finally enjoying the kind of financial backing that gives a realistic chance of staying there……so the opportunity of visiting a few new venues for an away day. Stoke City was to be one of these new ones for us. Plus we were encouraged by having heard positive things about the atmosphere etc.. inside the Britannia Stadium.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?    

We decided to drive to Milton Keynes and then take a direct train to Stoke. Total journey time less than two hours and buying the train tickets in advance ensured good value and guaranteed seats.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?    

Stopped in Stoke town centre for a quick bite (where there was very limited choice) then follow d the advice of the footballgroundguide and took the canal tow path out of Stoke towards the Britannia which you can see looming over the town itself past the incinerator. We saw plenty of locals making the same journey and I must say they were a decent bunch, encountered no hostility even though we had club colours on. Big bonus was the two barges moored next to the bridges to the ground selling beer and delicious oatcakes. Great idea.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Britannia Stadium?    

The stadium from the outside is imposing, albeit the anonymous surrounding area is a let down. Like lots of out of town stadiums, there is little sense of occasion as you approach. Inside the ground facilities were very basic for a new stadium but the view from the away end is excellent. As everyone else comments, it is very exposed, so be prepared.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..    

Stoke controlled the first half hour but created very little. Watford then sprang into life, hitting the bar twice before Troy Deeney marked the occasion with a smart finish to open his Premiership account following a clever flick from Ighalo. Second half Watford reduced Stoke to long range efforts and scored a second with a rasping drive from Abdi following a mistake by Wilson. Cue the stands emptying and Stokies filtering out silently matching the mood of their teams performance. The fabled Britannia home support atmosphere was a bit of a let down, whereas the away support was vocal and very lively. Perhaps the Potters fans needed their players to ignite the he game, which they basically failed to do.

We decided to walk back the same way we had come, which takes about half an hour. Certainly better than being stuck in the car park for 45 minutes. We weren't sure the buses back to Stoke would get us back in time for our 17.50 train. The home fans were subdued, no doubt puzzled by a lacklustre home team performance. Probably, on the back of four straight wins they had expected to roll Watford over.

An away win the the Premier League, our talismanic captain opening his account and straightforward logistics contributed to a top day out. Would definitely go by train again, even though the town centre itself offers so few options for food etc.

Hornet-Fez (Watford) 24th October 2015

Stoke city v watford premier league saturday 24th october 2015, 3pm hornet-fez (watford fan).

Why were you looking forward to visiting the Britannia Stadium?    

I have not been to Stoke City since they left the Victoria Ground some years ago.

Took a train to Stoke; then a five minute walk to the Terrace Bar (as mentioned on this website) and then a shuttle bus direct to the stadium.

We went to the Terrace Bar on Leek Road which is opposite the university for several beers. Excellent staff, they even looked after some medical kit for me whilst I was at the game. It had decent facilities with a pool table and tellies galore. It is a dedicated away pub so no home fans to speak of. We then took the shuttle bus to the Britannia Stadium from outside the pub, all very efficient.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Britannia stadium?    

A typical modern stadium located away from residential areas. Steel and concrete, a tad Spartan. Nice though to see open corners and views across the locality.

The bar area was a bit small but efficient service (take note Watford!!). Surprisingly good pint of Marston's Pedigree. Took my own food. Stewards helpful and friendly as were the police. W/Cs adequate, hot water and soap aplenty though. Atmosphere brilliant from Watford, non-stop, loud and proud. To be fair, Stoke fans had nothing much to sing about, losing 2-0 and lucky to get nil after three successive wins. Excellent view as befits a modern stadium.

A pity there were not more buses laid on post match, had to wait for a second run. Only five buses in total, could have done that in one go rather than wait 20 minutes or so. Still, if that's all I have to complain about….

As a middle aged fella in not exactly the tip top health this could not have gone better: very decent pub; excellent transport; excellent policing and stewarding; fantastic view and atmosphere in the ground and a 2-0 win. What's not to like?

Ian Dewar (Neutral) 5th December 2015

Stoke city v manchester city premier league saturday 5th december 2015, 12.45pm ian dewar (neutral fan).

This was my first ever visit to Stoke City. Plus it was an opportunity to meet up with an old friend to watch the game.

We had driven up from Cheltenham and experienced no delays. After driving around for a little while I spotted a private car park by the Michelin roundabout, which cost £5. It was then about a 20 minute walk to the Britannia Stadium.

Being hungry I decided to look for somewhere to eat, but not seeing anything on the way I decided to grab something inside the stadium. I wish I hadn't bothered. Poor service and the hot dog I purchased was tepid in temperature to say the least. Two bites and I threw it away. The home fans and stewards that I encountered were friendly and helpful.

We enjoyed a great view of the Stadium which is elevated, as we walked up from where I had parked. We had tickets for the Main Stand, which has an impressive reception area. I didn't mind the security patdowns on gaining entry to the ground. The other three stands were smaller than the Main Stand and looked plainer in comparison.

Stoke scored twice early on in the game, which enthused the home support. It was a great atmosphere which was sustained throughout the match. Stoke deservedly held out for a memorable win. 

By the time we got back to the car, most of the crowd had dispersed. We were back on the M6 within ten minutes.

A good day out, even my non-footballing wife enjoyed it!

Laurence Page (Crystal Palace) 20th December 2015

Stoke city v crystal palace premier league saturday 20th december 2015, 3pm laurence page (crystal palace fan).

This would be my first trip to the Britannia Stadium. I'd been to the old Victoria Ground years ago and was expecting a good atmosphere. I was also going with my brother who was going to his first game in six years since he'd emigrated to Australia. This was his first game back visiting the UK and I thought he'd notice a vast improvement in the Palace team since he left.

Train up from Euston was fine. Upon arriving at Stoke railway station we decided to jump in a taxi. It took about ten minutes to get from the station to the Harvester near the ground and cost £6.

The Harvester is what you'd expect in terms of food and drink, nothing too exciting but did the job. It gets packed so we ended up braving the elements in the beer garden on a December afternoon. There was a mix of home and away fans and the home fans where friendly and happy to chat football even if I got the feeling they thought we were an easy three points. They also disliked Tony Pulis a lot which surprised me a bit.

It's a typical identikit out of town ground, it reminded me of St Mary's but without all the corners done. At least you can get a drink/bite to eat nearby though so could be worse.

The game saw Palace get outplayed for the most part but somehow escape with three points thanks to our usual resolute defending and an absolute belter right at the end from sub Chung Lee. I had been expecting really loud home fans but they were strangely subdued, the tannoy is also turned up to a ridiculous level before kick off, but like it or not that did not keep us quiet during the game. The only pie, or food of any type left at half time was a pretty boring meat and potato variety, better though was beer, cider, wine and spirits being sold even though there were signs saying no alcohol at half time!

There were buses waiting outside to take fans back to the railway station but they were packed and the queues were long. As we had pre booked tickets on the 19:10 train so decided not to risk waiting for a bus, but decided instead to walk along the canal and through the town to the station. It took about 40 minutes, which was a bit of a pain but we were not too put out due to the three points!

These type of grounds will never endear themselves to me that much but it's a good day out and pretty quick to get to if you are coming from London. It was a lot less moody than I had remembered from that first trip to the Victoria Ground as well. Personally it was a memorable day as my brother got to see us win after six years living down under.

James Walker (Neutral) 13th January 2016

Stoke city v norwich city  premier league  wednesday 13th january 2016, 7.45pm james walker (neutral fan).

This was one I was looking forward to as it gave me a chance to take in another game of Premier League football with some friends, and the ticket only cost me £5 so I would have been stupid to turn the offer down! 

My friend drove us for this as as he's a Stoke member and therefore knows the way to the Britannia Stadium, where to park and everything like that. I had just come back from the Masters Snooker at the Alexandra Palace and so met him at a local train station. The journey from there up to Stoke took us 2 and a half hours with no stop offs. Car parking also was straightforward as we parked in a local car park that's free. Apparently there are quite a few car parks around the Britannia but this is the only free one, and just a 10 minute walk from the ground. 

We went straight to the club shop to purchase programmes (£3.50) and then made our way round to our turnstile, stopping on route to grab a hot dog from the vans outside (£3). Inside the ground they have a range of pies, all priced at £2.90 but I have personally had much nicer pies elsewhere than the Chicken Balti that I sampled.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Britannia Stadium?

I was in the Marstons Pedigree Stand for this fixture at one end of the stadium. This stand is shared between home and away supporters. The stand to the right of this curves round to join the stand behind the opposite goal, whilst the stand to our left is a double-tiered stand. 

The Britannia Stadium

The game itself was an interesting affair with Norwich coming closest in the first half and being reduced to 10 men. Jon Walters gave Stoke the lead early in the second half before Jonny Howson leveled things up 6 minutes later. Joselu gave Stoke the lead again before a late own-goal from Ryan Bennett sealed the points for Stoke. The atmosphere was quiet early on but started to pick up once Stoke were winning and kept at a reasonable level throughout the second half. The facilities were of good quality and clean and the stewards fine.

Getting away was simple. A 10 minute walk back to the car ensured. We passed a van selling fish & chips on the way back so decided a bit of late night snacking in order as we sat in the car waiting for traffic to get going. I eventually got home around 1am. 

Overall this was a fun night out. Plenty of goals, a straight red, lots of talking points and Match of the Day on record when I got home. What more could I ask for!

Half Time Score: Stoke City 0-0 Norwich City Full Time: Stoke City 3-1 Norwich City Attendance: 27,274 (1,277 away fans)

Steven Roper (West Bromwich Albion) 24th September 2016

Stoke city v west bromwich albion premier league saturday 24th september 2016, 3pm steven roper (west bromwich albion fan).

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the bet365 Stadium?

Stoke City are our nearest rivals in the Premier League this season, and with Stoke's fiercely passionate fans this would make for a good derby atmosphere.

I went by coach from The Hawthorns. After being met by Police motorcyclists on the A500 we were escorted up to the stadium and then led straight into the away fans compound behind one end of the ground.

The away fans area outside the ground is fenced off to keep the fans apart. The turnstiles weren't open on our arrival so it was a case of hanging around for twenty minutes until they were. There was a burger van there which also sold hot and cold drinks.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the bet365 Stadium?

The bet365 Stadium looks good when approaching along the A500 from the motorway. Inside though I think its starting to look a bit dated. Four decent stands, though the position of the ground standing four square to the elements means that the slightest breeze can feel like a gale, and today was no exception. We were seated on one side of the south stand nearest the players tunnel. Rival fans in this stand are separated by a sterile area in the seats, but there were no problems.

Stoke fans always create a good atmosphere and today was everything I expected. The stewards were easy going and we stood all through the game without being told to sit. Leg room in the stand was adequate and the view was good. Food and drink prices were much the same as at the Albion, with pies and sausage rolls being the hot food option.

The coaches park in the away fans area so it was literally out of the gates and walk fifty yards to the coach. The special buses back to the railway station were also on this car park. Police motorcyclists escorted the coaches back to the A500 then it was a few minutes back to the M6.

The 1-1 draw was a fair result and the atmosphere was good. I expected the atmosphere to be intimidating but it was fairly good natured with the usual banter. But the one thing that stands out in my mind about the day was the cold wind……..visiting supporters beware.

Jack Talbot (Sunderland) 15th October 2016

Stoke city v sunderland premier league saturday 15th october 2016, 3pm jack talbot (sunderland fan).

I had heard that the bet365 Stadium was a ground that generated a loud atmosphere and that Stoke fans are famous for there noise, it's also one of the shorter away trips of the season!

There was few problems getting to and from the stadium. It's easy to spot the ground as it stands out on a hill near a few hotels and a business park.

I bought a programme from outside the ground which was fairly priced at £3.50 and we made our way into the ground with about an hour until kick off. The Stoke fans seemed fairly friendly, the odd Adam Johnson song here and there was as much as they had to say to us.

The Britannia Stadium or newly named "bet365 stadium" is a fairly tidy ground with two stands behind the goals of equal size and stands either side of you, the left of which had two tiers. The away end was 3/4(ish) of the Marstons Pedigree Stand which entitled us to 2913 tickets which sold out fairly quickly due to the importance of this fixture for us. I was in row 8 and a block left of the goal which gave me a fairly decent view of the pitch.

The game itself was the worst performance I've seen this season from us . We allowed Stoke far to much time on the edge of the box and were punished twice for it in the first half and once again in the second half however this was ruled offside. Despite this the Sunderland faithful were very loud throughout the game for the full 90 minutes and outsung the home fans, however they didn't really need to get behind a team who was winning so comfortably!

There was no issues getting away from the ground. Stoke fans seemed very optimistic about there next few games which was fair enough considering how easy they made winning the game look.

It was good away day despite the result, and the red and white army were in fine voice as always. We lost the game 2-0 but the fans stuck with team and really deserve better as Niall Quinn once said "if Sunderland produced a team as good as the fans, they'd be in Europe every year" which I'm sure few people can disagree with.

Paul Sheppard (AFC Bournemouth) 19th October 2016

Stoke city v afc bournemouth premier league saturday 19th october 2016, 3pm paul sheppard (afc bournemouth fan).

Stoke-on-Trent is a reasonably short journey from my home in Manchester.

It was a nightmare journey as there were hold ups on the M6 (for a change) so journey seemed to take forever and we decided to come off the motorway and only got to the ground about half an hour before kick off. We parked about a mile away from the stadium, but I couldn't be any more specific than that, I much prefer getting the train to and from Stoke as it's not great going by car.

Given our horrendous journey we had a quick pint and pie/pastie in the ground before the game. Walked to the ground with a couple of Stoke fans we encountered and they were friendly enough.

We had been to the bet365 Stadium before so no real surprises here other than the fact our seats were in the very front row. Not really keen on this as I like to be higher up but it made a change being so close to the action and we could sit down every now and then and still be able to see the action unimpeded. The bet365 Stadium is a pretty standard modern ground.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. 

The game itself was pretty good even though there was only one goal, a header by Bournemouth's Ake in the first half. Both sides had plenty of chances and Wilshere was the stand out performer. We were denied a clear cut penalty and Bojan missed one for Stoke and the 1-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game ultimately. I find the bet365 Stadium a bit like Anfield in that the atmosphere never quite lives up to what you expect and hope (in comparison to, say, Middlesbrough, where the atmosphere generated by the home fans is always great). Stewards and toilets fine. I have to say (as a non meat eater) the cheese and onion pasty I had was probably the best thing I have had at a football ground so bravo to the caterers!

Last season I got the shuttle bus that is laid on to the ground from near the railway station. Only after the game to not get a place on the one solitary bus going back as the Staffordshire police (who were/are responsible for this service) did not put enough buses on and we ended up walking back to the station with other Bournemouth fans in the same situation. My friend was driving elsewhere after this game so as I had booked a train for an hour after the game finished and this time I was told by a steward there was no shuttle bus at all for away fans and if that was true (I have no reason to disbelieve the steward) then I knew I had walk the 2 miles to the railway station, luckily I arrived at the station with just over 10 minutes to spare.

The stressful journey to the ground and lack of a shuttle bus going back to the station was more than compensated by the one nil victory, which might have been the first time I have seen us win at Stoke, especially as it was the first points and goal I had seen us secure away from home this season (at the fourth attempt!).

Joe Hughes (Swansea City) 31st October 2016

Stoke city v swansea city premier league monday 31st october 2016, 8pm joe hughes (swansea city fan).

Although an unplanned visit, the bet365 Stadium has quite a reputation. As a big game for the swans I quite fancied the came so when my college was closed that morning I decided to head up for the game.

The journey was relatively straight forward but took a little longer than it should have (4 hours 15 minutes) due to road works on the M5. The stadium was easy to find and the car park was close by and easy to access. The £6 parking was expected. Overall it was very easy to park and find the stadium.

As the stadium is out of the way, there aren't very many places nearby to eat or go for a drink. There were a few burger vans about but nothing other than that. We decided to just eat in the stadium. The pastie was poor but the pies were good quality. The home fans weren't overly friendly but weren't any problem.

The away end was small but that was to be expected of a Monday night game. The stadium isn't particularly pretty and the lack of corners certainly take away from the ground. The back off the away stand is just corrugated steel and gave the impression of a tin shed. There was only one large screen which is in the corner, which makes it difficult for away fans to view the screen. However, the view of the pitch was very good.

The game was a bad one for Swansea. We didn't play badly and had chances but some poor defensive play seriously let us down. The Swans fan's were okay for the first half but there weren't very many of us so we were not the loudest. Having said that, for most of the game the Stoke fans were quiet. The rumours of an intimidating atmosphere were not true and the home fans only started singing at 3-1. They didn't seem to have one group of home fans who got behind the team when they weren't playing too well. Having said that, when they finally got going the fans did get quite loud.

There was lots of traffic on the way out of the car park, which we were stuck in for about 15 minutes. But straight after that we were onto the A500 and away. Eventually got home to bed at 3am and then up for college at 7am!

A good unplanned day out. Despite the result still enjoyed the game (if just the first half). Expected better from the stoke fans who were a bit of a disappointment not that the swans fans were at our best.

Alex Squires (Southampton) 14th December 2016

Stoke city v southampton football premier league wednesday 14th december 2016, 8pm alex squires (southampton fan).

As northern exiles, Stoke isn't a million miles away and the thought of travelling a midweek game gave us a proud and loyal feeling. In addition, Saints and Stoke were similarly placed in the table meaning an interesting encounter was on offer for my third visit to the ground.

The journey was a nightmare! Initially we joined the M65 near Burnley before the satnav insisted on taking us down towards and along the M60, encircling Manchester, and you can imagine what that was like at rush-hour can't you?! It started playing up again and told us to exit near the Trafford Centre and through Altrincham and Sale's town centres before we eventually joined the M6 near Knutsford. I'd never been so glad to see it in my life! After a short hop along the A500, we parked up at Longton RFC, costing £5, eventually arriving at 7:40pm and arrived at the ground after a 10 minute walk. What a pain.

Nothing due to the time! As for the home fans, they have a somewhat poor reputation though they kept to themselves and we received no hassle from them.

The bet365 is just another, functional though slightly boring modern stadium, though it is a very strange affair as three corners are left untouched. Though I read the club are working on filling them in, hopefully improving the overall internal look. The away end was located in its usual spot in the South Stand and the allocation was fairly small given the date and time of the kick off.

I must mention the balti pie as this was the best part of my visit! Absolutely unbelievable, simply loaded with meat and well worth the £3.20. As for the game, Saints were ridiculously dominant and should've left the ground comfortable victors if it wasn't for Lee Grant's inspired goalkeeping, which kept the score at 0-0. Arnautović was given his marching orders just after 20 minutes for a foul on our record signing, Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal. This was met with disgust by the Potters fans, who were constantly displaying this with booing. After that, the home side dropped back and more or less stuck their 10 remaining men behind the ball with occasional breaks going forward b ut never really troubling Fraser Forster in the saints goal. The second half consisted of more of the same with Lee Grant frustrating us every time we stuck the ball in the Stoke box and Jay Rodriguez somehow failing to make connection with a cross from the right wing, the ball agonisingly slipping beyond his studs. In all honesty, we could've played all night and not scored, the final score being no goals apiece. 

Exiting was far easier than it has been in previous years and we were heading back up north on the M6 in no time, arriving home little before 1am. I strongly recommend parking at Longton Rugby Club!

It's always nice to watch Saints play away from home and would've enjoyed it more had we won and the journey there not being such a pain! Overall it was a good night out and I'd be more than happy to return

Ashley Wood (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 7th January 2017

Stoke city v wolverhampton wanderers fa cup 3rd round saturday 7th january 2017, 3pm ashley wood (wolverhampton wanderers fan).

The third round of the FA Cup is always special. With Wolves struggling to gain consistency in the Championship League, the sold out away end of 4,600 Wolves fans felt this was as close to the Premier League as we were going to get for at least another season. No one expected anything from this game but to cause a cup upset against an old rival would of course be nice!

Travelling on the official supporters coach, the bet365 Stadium was very easy to find although you can't miss it when driving either. We were driven onto a big coach park behind the away end which was sealed around us.

I had organised to meet a Stoke-supporting friend before the game but with the away fans being penned in and him running late, we decided to give it a miss. Instead I ate a burger from a van directly outside the away end and headed straight inside.

The ground doesn't look that striking from the outside with the exception of the Main Stand which has a curved middle section. Inside, the away concourse was spacious but relatively plain. Walking out into the ground however, this ground does look nice. I also found it a little bigger than I had expected, from the pictures that I had seen of the stadium beforehand.

Wolves were exceptional, coming away 2-0 winners. Mark Hughes had named a strong Stoke team with the intention of seeing us off but Wolves deserved the win undoubtedly. As the goals went the away went berserk which was good fun. As for the stewards, YouTube clips of them crowd surfing the away fan say everything there is to tell- they accepted what this victory meant to Wolves and managed it accordingly.

We were held in the ground for a while and then on the coach park for a little while longer. We were then given a Police escort to the M6 motorway to prevent any damage to the coaches.

A magnificent day that will live long in the memory of those who were in that away end.

Richard Fletcher (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 7th January 2017

Stoke city v wolverhampton wanderers fa cup 3rd round saturday 7th january 2017, 3pm richard fletcher (wolverhampton wanderers fan).

I'm not usually one to go to the cup games, but I knew Wolves would take a strong following to Stoke, so two mates and I got our tickets along with the other 4,600 Wolves fans

I live in Rugby so it was just over an hour up the M6, and I had pre-booked a parking spot on someone's drive, so we did that, although it was a 20 minute walk to the stadium.

There are not too many dining options around the ground, so we decided to head for the concourse early doors and get a pie and a pint.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the bet365 stadium?

The bet365 stadium is a smart ground, however is reasonably bland looking, and looks amateurish in the way in which it has huge gaps between each stand. The away end was fine though, with a spacious concourse and good views of the pitch.

Wolves were fantastic and won 2-0 to cause an upset. Stoke played a strong team but didn't look up for it at all. The atmosphere in the away end was absolutely superb, we out-sung the Stoke fans for the entire game.

We were only allowed out of a very small gap due to Police fencing which caused a bit of a bottle neck situation, but we eventually got out and returned to the car.

A great away day with Wolves performing so well, and a cracking atmosphere in the away end. Wouldn't rush back to Stoke, but fair play to them, they've come a long way and now have a good selection of international players.

Thomas Maggs (Middlesbrough) 4th March 2017

Stoke city v middlesbrough premier league saturday 4th march 2017, 3pm thomas maggs (middlesbrough fan).

I always enjoy away days following the Boro and the bet365 Stadium was a ground that I had never been to before.

I travelled to the game by private supporters bus, which set off from Middlesbrough at 8.30am. We parked virtually 100 yards away from the visitors turnstiles.

We were told beforehand that that there are not many pubs by the ground and what ones there are for home fans only so we stopped off at a pub beforehand, which was located just outside Uttoxeter for food and drink.

The bet365 Stadium looked okay from the outside as we approached it. It seemed to be in the middle of a retail park with some car showrooms dotted around.

The first thing that struck me going to my seat was that the bet365 Stadium looked smaller than I had imagined. The ground reminded me of the Riverside Stadium before we filled the corners in. But this may change soon as I believe that Stoke are going to fill in one of the corners during the Summer. I was in row 31 so my view of the playing action was very good.  The concourse seemed a bit small and not really adequate for the 2,900 away fans. The game from our point of view was terrible. Stoke really didn't have to try that hard to beat us. I was disappointed with the atmosphere from the home fans, they didn't get going until about 15 minutes into the second half.

With our bus being parked so close there was no bother getting on fairly quickly. After the away buses were full we were given a Police escort to the motorway home.

Not the first time a Boro match has been the only bad point in a good day out, not to mention us slipping into the bottom three. At least the bet365 Stadium is another ground off my list and I would be happy to revisit one day.

Stewart (Middlesbrough) 4th March 2017

Stoke city v middlesbrough premier league saturday 4th march 2017, 3pm stewart (middlesbrough fan).

I'd been to the Victoria Ground in days of yore when Boro were in the top division, but I had never been to the 'bet365' Stadium which I'd hitherto thought was the Britannia Stadium, I also fancied the novelty of walking from the railway station along the canal to the ground.

I had done my research so had an option of getting a bus or walking from the station depending on weather. In the end roadworks seemed to have moved the shuttle bus stop to somewhere else anyway so I walked as it was a nice day, but it took longer than I thought around 30/35 minutes, and I'm no slouch. I didn't have my colours showing but there weren't many Stoke fans choosing the same option as me until you hit a crowd coming from the right near the Oatcake canal boat and bridge across to the stadium.

I went to the Terrace pub straight from the train station but it was heaving and much farther from the station than I'd imagined. I wish I had never bothered and I'd advise people not to bother unless you get there early. I had a snack and coffee at the Oatcake, a canal boat converted to a  snack bar/takeaway which is moored near the ground,  Not many fans as customers most were walking by,  but it was good value. It was okay for me but I wasn't obviously an away fan.

I found the separate gated/fenced compound to the away end intimidating and not a very friendly welcome. Inside I was surprised there were three open corners which would make for windy conditions. The Riverside Stadium was like that originally when it was built but the corners were soon filled in. The players came out onto the pitch from one corner of the ground which seemed a bit odd and it also made me realise that this corner would never probably get filled in.

The game was poor. In my opinion the worst Boro performance since Barnsley away in the Strachan era. Over-stewarded perhaps as well to add to the sense of intimidation. Stewards were friendly enough but they were even entering the mends toilets. I have never seen that before – and stood outside the ladies toilets. I could only speculate why.  Boro fans showed some disquiet to the team and manager as they went in for half time and during the second half. I even heard comments like 'we're making Crouch look like Messi'.

The Police kept everyone who were on public transport (coaches and shuttle buses) kettled in the compound behind the stand for quite a while after game. There weren't enough shuttle buses so you had to decide whether to wait until they came back or walk. I walked back along canal again. It took about 40 minutes this time as there were more people doing the same and it took a while to get across the bridge from the stadium because of numbers. There were even two Police on the train to Manchester, which seemed well over the top.

Not great as we lost. The Police and stewards were a bit much. If I went again I'd probably have a wander around Hanley beforehand and get a bus to the ground.

Gary Draper (Liverpool) 8th April 2017

Stoke city v liverpool football premier league saturday 8th april 2017, 3pm gary draper (liverpool fan).

I had no particular enthusiasm for visiting Stoke nor the bet365 Stadium. However, I have heard reports of how noisy the Stoke support is, So I was a little expectant.

I drove to the ground. The bet365 Stadium is easily accessible from the M6 motorway. I  headed to the nearby Longton Rugby Union Club to park, based on the recommendation of other reviewers on this website. I can only echo their plosive comments. The Rugby Club is only a ten minute walk away from the bet365 Stadium. It has a big screen sport, showing the 12.30pm televised match, has relatively cheap beer and they serve basic hot food. Parking cost £5. You can park across the road for the same price but can you get beer, TV sport and sit down to a hot meal there?

Although loads of Stoke fans use the rugby club, there wasn't a hint of a problem with either the home fans nor the rugby club crowd. Very welcoming all the way through from the man who takes your car parking money off you at the gate to the bar staff.

The bet365 Stadium to me can be best summed up as; modern, dull but functional. The away concourse is subdivided into sectors corresponding to the seat block number.

Passed loads of elderly and very young home fans on the way to the ground in a family mix often seen at lower league clubs. This is good some respects but I could not believe this was going to be a raucous crowd. It was not. A disappointing home atmosphere largely matched by the visiting fans witnessing a poor away performance in the first half, with Stoke going into the interval 1-0 up. Things improved in terms of atmosphere, performance, and result in the second half for the away fans, with Liverpool scoring twice to win the game 2-1.

From south of the ground it is not possible to follow sat navs back to the M6 past the bet365 Stadium but it does not matter because either way, access to the M6 takes about the same time. A slow crawl for a couple of miles to the M6 but at least it moves continuously unlike trying to get out of Southampton, for example.

Simply underwhelming.

Russ (Liverpool) 29th November 2017

Stoke city v liverpool premier league monday 29th november 2017, 8pm russ ( liverpool), adam (newcastle united) 1st january 2018, stoke city v newcastle united premier league monday 1st january 2018, 3pm adam ( newcastle united fan), rob (everton) 17th march 2018, stoke city v everton premier league saturday 17th march 2018, 3pm rob (everton fan), aimee henry (wolverhampton wanderers) 25th july 2018, stoke city v wolverhampton wanderers pre-season friendly date: wednesday 25th july 2018, 7.45pm aimee henry (wolves fan).

Who doesn’t love pre-season!? After a fantastic last year, culminating in our promotion back to the Premier League, it has felt like a lifetime since the season finished in May. The World Cup was a nice distraction, It’s Coming Home and all that, but there’s nothing quite like proper football. Having spent the early part of pre-season taking on the likes of FC Basel, the Young Boys of Bern and VFL Bochum, Wolves were finally getting their domestic friendlies underway, with a trip to the Potteries. The land of Robbie Williams, Phil Taylor, and…well yeah, the Potteries. Stoke were relegated last season but had up to this point retained many of their better players, Joe Allen, Ryan Shawcross etc, so it promised to be a good work out for Nuno’s Wolves team.

It was going to be my third visit to the beautifully named bet365 Stadium (does it become the bet366 Stadium in a leap year!?), and I have quite fond memories of a Helder Costa-inspired 2-0 FA Cup win a couple of seasons back. Also crucial to our success that day was goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who received the great news in the summer that his leukemia is in remission. Keep fighting Carl. 

I found it surprisingly difficult to assemble a travelling party for this one. “£15 quid to watch a glorified kickabout” was my dad’s way of politely declining my offer. I won’t tell you what my uncle said. At one point it was looking like I’d be flying solo, but an old school friend came to my rescue when an off-chance facebook message confirmed he was also going and was looking for someone to go with. 

After quickly deciding that the thought of me driving up the M6 in Wednesday evening rush hour would not be pretty, we decided to use the trains for this game. A return ticket from Wolverhampton to Stoke-on-Trent cost a smidgeon over £8 each, so probably worked out cheaper than petrol anyway. We enjoyed a trouble-free, if sticky journey to Staffordshire. Now before you get any ideas, it was the middle of the afternoon, in the middle of the biggest heatwave we’ve had in England since 1976. Sitting on a packed train…not ideal! It was a relief to get off and into the fresh air. Then it was the case of walking the 2 miles to the ground. Woah, wait, what!? two mile…Walk…In this weather!? 

I have to say, although it took us a good 35 minutes, it was one of the most picturesque walks I’ve had to a football ground. We took the scenic route, along the Trent-Mersey canal. The canal runs pretty much outside the station, and the towpath takes you right alongside Stoke’s ground, so if you’re looking for a direct route to the ground and don’t mind a trek, go for it. The ground is signposted, and visible, once you get close, so I can’t imagine people getting lost. 

Having arrived at the ground just before 5pm, we had a couple of hours to kill before kick off. After having a mooch around the ground, we stopped to admire the brilliant Sir Stanley Matthews statue. You don’t have to have seen him play to know just how much of a legend Sir Stanley was/is, and he’s especially lauded up in Stoke, where, according to Wikipedia, “he became indelibly known as one of the all-time greats of the British game”. Too right. They don’t make them like him anymore. 

We decided to grab something to eat before going into the ground,and found a Harvester next to the stadium. With it’s warm atmosphere, nice wallpaper and unlimited salad refills, who could possibly say no!? I noticed whilst in there that there were already fans of both clubs, mingling together without a hint of trouble. The power of a carvery…

The bet365 Stadium (Or the Britannia as it used to be known) is a really interesting ground. On the outside, it looks quite similar to a number of other stadiums, with the metal panelling and roof supports. But what’s interesting is that two of the stands are joined at the corner, but the other two stands, including the away end, are left separate. The dreamer in me says this was a planned move to help with policing, atmosphere etc. The cynic in me thinks they ran out of money after filling in the first corner. Answers on a postcard please…

The away end, named on the ticket as The South Stand, is a large, single tiered stand. I’m led to believe that during League games it’s split between home and away fans, but with it being a pre-season game, the home fans were just housed in their other two bigger stands. Just over 2000 Wolves fans were there, a decent turn out for a friendly I think.  

If I just say it was a “typical pre-season game”, will you all know what I mean? Just saves me writing a couple of paragraphs describing a dull and dreary 0-0!? To be fair, there were a couple of decent chances, for both teams, but it was never going to be a thriller. It was more minutes in the tank for the players, and we got our first look at new goalkeeper Rui Patricio. He looks like he should be appearing in a perfume advert, draped over some rocks on a secluded beach somewhere, shirt unbuttoned, giving himself a good squirt out of a funny shaped bottle. Handsome devil. And a decent keeper by the looks of it too. 

A couple of our younger players also impressed, namely Ryan Giles, Morgan Gibbs-White and Benny Ashley-Seal. I like mentioning these guys now because if you’re interested/sad enough to read this in 5 years’ time, hopefully these players are big stars and I can claim what a good eye for talent I have! 

Not really fair to comment on atmosphere, there wasn’t really one, but there never is for a friendly. I remember it being a decent atmosphere back in the cup game though. Stewards were fine, facilities clean and tidy. My mate enjoyed his half time pie, but his coffee was very hot apparently. Hottest week since the 70s and he’s tucking into a coffee. No wonder we’ve not kept in touch since we sat by each other in Geography…

Only moan from me was that Stoke didn’t bother with a match programme. I mean it didn’t spoil the day, obviously, but I like a little memento from my away days. I read an article on BBC Sport suggesting that Football League clubs are no longer required to produce programmes for every game, which I think is a real shame. I think in our hi-tech, instant download world, the programme’s a real throwback to the football your grandad used to tell you about, “where you could get a ticket, programme, cup of tea and the bus back to town after for less than 1p”. Shame to see it go.

Straight out the ground, back along the towpath, back on the train, home. Easy! 

I enjoyed my day out. With the match ticket, travel, food etc, it probably cost me less than £35, which is not too bad for a day at the football. My Dad was right to avoid it for footballing reasons, but I’m so utterly infatuated with football and Wolves that given half a chance, I’d probably travel to the Outer Hebrides to watch our Under 18s play. So seeing the first team in Stoke-on-Trent was no hardship.  The bet365 Stadium is a good place to watch football, you get a pretty good view of the pitch from pretty much anywhere in the away end, and when it’s full and bouncing, it can get noisy. The closest we got to that was a smattering of applause when Nuno appeared from the tunnel, his beard now threatening to read Gandalf proportions. The game itself won’t live long in the memory, but to go into cliché overdrive just for a moment, it was a good workout for the boys, more minutes under their belts, and its all about building up to that opening game.

Simon (Brentford) 11th August 2018

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I was looking forward to going to the game as the bet365 Stadium is a new ground for me and I'm somewhat of a lucky charm watching the Swans (I'd only seen two defeats in our last nineteen games) so I was hoping we could finally improve our dismal record at Stoke.

I and my mate Chris left Swansea at 8.20am in the morning and travelled via the M5 to pick up another mate Mark in Gloucestershire on the way. We stopped for pub grub in the nice market town of Penkridge in Staffordshire just after midday and got to the ground an hour and a half before kick off. The journey was quick until the M6 north of Birmingham as roadworks and average speed cameras slowed it right down. We drove past the ground and parked at Longton rugby club for £5 which had plenty of space.

Before the game, we just had a quick drink in the Longton rugby club and watched the FA cup tie between Brentford and Leicester. There was a good crowd in the rugby club with a mix of Stoke fans, Swans fans and rugby supporters as Longton were playing Walsall in the rugby union that afternoon. It was a slightly odd feeling to be in a rugby club before a football match but it is a new clubhouse with good facilities, serving food too and no hint of bother so I would recommend it.

It was about 20 minutes walk from the rugby club to the ground and plenty of home fans were making the same journey on foot. The ground is in the middle of an industrial estate with countless car garages and warehouses so not the best location but the stadium itself was excellent. The away end was spacious and had good facilities for the 682 Swans fans that had made the trip. There is a gap between the away end and the double-decker Main Stand so the wind whistles through and I would recommend bringing a hat and gloves with you in the winter.

The game itself was a real disappointment. The Swans made a bright start in the first twenty minutes but after that, there was only one team in it and Stoke dominated the game. Ex Swan Sam Clucas opened the scoring for Stoke in the second half and ran the length of the field to celebrate Adebayor-style in front of the Swans fans which predictably wasn't well received and heated up a quite sedate atmosphere. The Swans couldn't find a way back into the game and didn't create many chances despite having four creative players in midfield. Stoke scored a breakaway goal in injury time to make the points safe and extend our miserable away record at that venue.

There was no hassle after the game and we chatted to Stoke fans on the way back to the car who were of the opinion that they are working harder for their new manager Michael O'Neill. We stayed for twenty minutes at the rugby club for a drink to let the traffic clear and thought we had been clever but after leaving the car park faced 30 minutes in traffic before we got away from the ground. It was an absolute disgrace how bad the traffic was and the cause was a set of traffic lights at the South end of Stanley Matthews way only letting a handful of cars through each time onto a quiet main road. Surely this could be sorted out on matchday by changing the traffic signal sequence so the busiest road gets more priority?

Overall a good day out at an impressive stadium and another ground ticked off the list but the Swans were poor, the stadium is in a poor location and the traffic after the match needs looking at by the authorities.

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Stoke City paly in the English Football League Championship. The bet365 Stadium, home to "The Potters" is ideally located and known for it's incredible atmosphere. Available for functions from weddings to business meetings to 80th birthday parties, the stadium can act as the perfect venue for any of your needs. Tours of the Stadium are available all year round subject to availability and last approximately 45 minutes. To book a Stadium Tour, please call 01782 592252.

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Getting there by car:From the North/South/West: Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and take the second exit (straight on) at the first roundabout onto the A500. Exit the A500 at the second slip road and then keep in the right lane for the A50. At the roundabout take the second exit (right) to join the A50 (the bet365 Stadium is signposted and visible on the sky-line to the right). Once on the A50 take the first exit and head up the bank towards the traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic lights and head over the fly-over. Take the third exit (right) at the first roundabout, the first (left) at the second and the third (right) at the third to reach the stadium.From the East: Take the A50 all the way to Stoke-on-Trent. Take the last turn off on the A50 with the stadium to the left. Go straight on at the first roundabout and right at the second to reach the stadium.Getting there by rail:Stoke-on-Trent station is situated on the West Coast Mainline and provides easy access from Manchester, Birmingham, Crewe, Derby and London. Supporters arriving by train on a matchday can take a two-minute walk to Glebe Street in Stoke where buses run to the stadium at regular intervals. Turn right out of the station and take the next right to go under the bridge. Follow the road to the end and turn left, down a bank and into Glebe Street. Buses depart on the left hand side by the St Peter's Church.Getting there by bus:There are a number of bus services that run through Trentham Lakes and past the Britannia Stadium all week long. Wardles Transport run the 'Plumline' and '500' services while bakerbus operate the '350' service. Visit www.stokebus.info for more information.On a matchday, there is an increased level of buses which travel to and from the stadium. For more information and a host of timetables for Matchday Buses, visitwww.stokecityfc.com/tickets/matchdaybuses.aspxNational Express also run many coaches to Hanley bus station from around the UKGetting there by foot:Pedestrians can walk to the bet365 Stadium on a matchday from Stoke Town Centre using existing footpaths along the bridge over the A500 which leads to the Incinerator access roadto link up with the footway/cycleway (and the bridge over the canal and railway line) to the stadium. Pedestrians can also link up with the footway from the towpath which runs along the Trent and Mersey canal. Supporters can walk from Heron Cross (Grove Road) and Hollybush (Highfield Drive) to the stadium, along a footway/cycleway.There is NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS along the busy A500 or A50 roads. Finally, pedestrians can walk to the stadium along Stanley Matthews Way running up from Trentham Road (A5035).Match Access & Parking:On match days, access to the bet365 Stadium is strictly limited to vehicles with parking permits for car parks NORTH, WEST 1 and WEST 2.Supporters who are allowed access from the A50 should follow signs which indicate coach and disabled parking.Car parks will open from 11.00am for an afternoon match and from 4.00pm for a night match.Access to the car parks is available from the A50 and the junction for Stanley Matthews Way on Trentham Road (A5035).Accessible by Public Transport: Stoke-on-Trent station is 2 miles away.

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Stoke City FC is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The club competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football.

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Stoke City can now look forward to nurturing home-grown talent and attract the best young players to the Potteries after being granted Category One status under the FA’s new Elite Player Performance Plan.

The Club was rewarded for 18 months of planning and hard work with that prestigious grading within the Academy set-up, thus boosting their prospects of achieving sustained success at the highest level in the long term future.

While the creation of the new training facility at Clayton Wood was an initial stage of that development process, there was also been a significant amount of work aimed at meeting the criteria of the EPPP Category One status.

As part of that quest, additional facilities at Clayton Wood have enhanced the £7 million state-of-the-art facility.

This has included the provision of more changing rooms, offices and a treatment room, as well as plans in place for the installation of a full-sized indoor pitch.

There is no doubt that the profile of the Club in recent years has generated a considerable amount of excitement and enthusiasm for the game among local youngsters.

The Club is eager to tap into that, so that there will be more locally born players in the first team squad in the long-term future.

Stoke City’s remarkable list of home-grown players through the years is one that the Club is very proud of.

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City have entered youth teams in competitive games for many years, including the inaugural FA Youth Cup tournament in 1952. After two semi final appearances in 1955 and 1961, the Club reached the final in 1984, whilst also going on to lift the Midland Melville Cup in 1996.

Following on from the move to the bet365 Stadium in 1997, the next priority was to improve the standard of facilities for producing stars of the future. A specialised dome was built nearby on Trentham Lakes and the Club were granted Academy status by the FA Premier League in 1999. As a result, teams were entered into specialised Under-19 and Under-17 leagues, with those then becoming the Under-18 and Under-16 divisions following a restructure in 2004.

Further changes were announced in 2012 by the Premier League with the implementation of its Elite Player Performance Plan. As part of the EPPP, an additional Under 21s and subsequent Under-23s league were introduced with the aim to bridge the gap between the first team and Academy levels. The Potters were granted Category One status as part of the shake-up following significant investment by the Coates family, thus boosting prospects of achieving sustained success at the highest level in the long term future.

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Stoke City Academy Development Centres are training centres where we teach the most promising and talented young players from Under-6 to Under-14.

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Arriving at bet365 Stadium from City Centre

The easiest method of accessing the bet365 Stadium from Stoke town centre is on foot. You can use the footpaths along the bridge over the A500, which leads to the incinerator access road.

That links up with the footway/cycle way (and the bridge over the canal and railway line) to the stadium. Pedestrians can also join the footway from the towpath, which runs along the Trent and Mersey canal. Another route is to walk or cycle from Heron Cross (Grove Road) and Hollybush (Highfield Drive) to the stadium.

Arriving at bet365 Stadium by Public Transport

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Stoke-On-Trent Station [SOT]

The station is located at Station Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2AA; 2.7 miles away.

It offers the following services: 

• CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, London Midland, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail with services to Manchester, London, Birmingham, Oxford, Southampton, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Derby

Directions to ground: Supporters arriving by train on a matchday can take a 2-minute walk to Glebe Street in Stoke, where buses run to the stadium at regular intervals.

There are a number of bus routes that run through Trentham Lakes and on past the bet365 Stadium.

Wardles Transport run the 'Plumline' and bus route 500. Bakerbus operates bus route 350. From Stoke railway station, the journey by Plumline bus takes around 15 minutes.

Routes 500 and 350 serve the stadium. Additionally, shuttle buses depart from Glebe Street in Stoke town centre. From here they run to the stadium at regular intervals and this is a handy option for anyone arriving into Stoke by train. Buses depart from near St. Peter's Church.

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Arriving at bet365 Stadium by Car

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The stadium is served by the following main roads:

• From North: M6; passing Sandbach and Knutsford
• From South: M6; passing Stafford
• From East: A50, A52; passing Uttoxeter or Froghall
• From West: A525, A500, connecting with M6; passing Market Drayton and Whitmore

From City Centre

The city centre lies two miles north of the bet365 Stadium, with the A500/Queensway road running from the city centre to the ground. The road continues past the stadium before it connects with Junction 15 of the M6.

Stadium Area

The stadium lies just off the A50, where it connects with the A500 Queensway towards the city centre and the M6. Gordon Banks Drive and Stanley Matthews Way converge at a roundabout on the stadium's eastern side, where a Harvester and Holiday Inn Express are situated. 

Parking is limited on matchdays to vehicles with parking permits for car parks NORTH, WEST 1 and WEST 2.

Supporters without a car park pass have access to the Club's South and Trent car parks on Stanley Matthews Way, with limited spaces sold on a strictly first come first served basis.

Car parks open from 11.00am for an afternoon game and from 4.00pm for a evening game. Access to the car parks is available from both the A50 and the junction for Stanley Matthews Way on Trentham Road (A5035). For more car parks, click here >>

bet365 Stadium capacity 2017/18:  30,089

Record PL attendance:  29,661 v Chelsea (23 September 2017)

Built: 1997

Pitch size: 105m x 68m

Stadium address: bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG

Phone: +44 (0) 1782 367599

The bet365 Stadium has been the home of Stoke City since 1997 following the club's departure from the Victoria Ground after 119 years.

There are tributes around the stadium for Stoke City legend Sir Stanley Matthews, with statues depicting three stages of The Wizard of Dribble's career located behind the Boothen End.

Sir Stanley died in February 2000 and his ashes were buried underneath the centre circle of the bet365 Stadium pitch.

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Bet365 Stadium - Stoke City Stadium Guide

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By Football Tripper Last Updated: September 9, 2021

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Stadium facts.

• Stoke City F.C.
• Seating Plan
• Stadium Tours
• Ticket Information

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The bet365 Stadium formerly known as the Britannia is the home of Premier League club Stoke City F.C and was built in 1997 for just under £15 million to replace the Victoria Ground which at the time was the oldest operational  football league stadium in England.

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Bet365 stadium history.

The Britannia Stadium first opened on the 30th August 1997 in a ceremony conducted by club icon Sir Stanley Matthews.

Known famously as the “Wizard of Dribble”, Matthews made over 259 first class appearance for Stoke, and it was only fitting that the local lad was chosen to help usher in a new era at the club.

Previously the club played their home matches at the 1878 built Victoria Ground, however in the wake of the Hillsborough Disaster and subsequent publication of the Taylor Report in 1990 the landscape of English Football changed.

Terracing was now banned for teams in the top two divisions, and for many clubs like Stoke this meant either conversion or relocation.

Costing £15 million to build, the decision to relocate to new facilities was made official in 1996, after the club engaged in a lengthy two year consultation period.

The club receive a grant of £3 million by the Football Trust, and raised a further £1 million by selling the naming rights to the stadium to Britannia Building Society on an initial 10 year deal.

After a construction period of around 18 months, the inaugural competitive fixture came against Swindon Town on 27th August 1997.

Attracting an impressive 23,859 capacity crowd, the first match didn’t quite go to plan as fans encountered mass congestion due to stadium planners neglecting to improve the surrounding infrastructure.

When Sir Stanley Matthews died in February 2000 his ashes were buried inside the stadium’s centre circle, and Stoke erected a statue outside of the ground in his honour.

Currently equipped with a respectable 27,743 capacity, there are no current plans to expand the stadium in the near future.

The stadium was renamed the bet365 stadium at the start of the 18 season.

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Bet365 stadium seating plan.

Below is a seating plan of Stoke City's Bet365 Stadium:

Stand Photos

The four sections of the Britannia are: The Boothen End (North), The Sentinel Stand (East), The South Stand and The Q Railing Main Stand (West).

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Bet365 stadium away end.

Travelling supporters who make the trip to the Britannia are housed within The Marstons Pedigree Stand which occupies the space behind the southernmost goal-end.

A medium sized, single-tiered construction, away fans share this part of the stadium with home supporters. The standard allocation is around 2,800 tickets issued per match.

Watching the game from the western side of the Marstons Stand next to the players tunnel and main stand, away fans have decent views of the action on the pitch.

Stoke have done a good job of modernising the Britannia and in ensuring that all visually intrusive support beams have been removed from the ground.

The concourse is more than adequate, and the selection of warm food such as pies and sausage rolls is much welcomed at half-time due to the lack of proper wind-breaker fitted to the side of the away stand.

Best Pubs near ground

The nearby Harvester restaurant and Holiday Inn five minutes north-east of the stadium the two most prominent bars in the area.

They both welcome away fans in small numbers as does the nearby Power League Five-aside centre and Longton Rugby Union Club 20 minutes south of the ground.

If you are travelling in through the centre of town where Stoke-on-Trent station is or Longton, there is The Terrace Inn on Leek Road which is popular as the official designated pub for away fans.

Food - Places to eat

As one might expect from an out of town stadium fans are encouraged to use the club owned facilities around and within the ground, with the concourses well stocked with a typical selection of “refreshments” such as burgers, pieces, sausage rolls.

On City road which connects the centre of Stoke with Longton there are quite a few fast-food outlets such as KFC and McDonalds, with both stations surrounded by a decent number of quick dining options.

Stoke City Club Shop

On Matchdays the club shop is open from 9.00 am right until kick-off, and then once again for 1 hour after the final whistle.

There is also the mail order hotline which you can phone on 01782 826419 and the official online store.

Opening Hours

• Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
• Saturday (Non-Matchday): 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Sunday (Non-Matchday): Closed

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Stoke FC offer guided stadium tours which visit usually restricted areas such as dressing rooms and the dugouts.

Lasting for 45 minutes they are available at the following prices:

• Group of 5 people or less: £25.00
• Group of 6-10: £35.00
• Group of 11-20: £45.00

Currently Stoke lack online booking facilities but you can arrange a tour by either phoning 01782 592252 or emailing [email protected]

How to buy Stoke City Tickets

Stoke F.C games typically fall into three pricing brackets matches fall into three pricing categories:

• Category B:  between £25.00 – £35.00,
• Category A: somewhere between the two.
• Category A+: £40.00 – £50.00

Tickets for the Britannia can be purchased in a number of ways including online, phone (01782 367599) or from the ticket offices at the stadium and club shops.

Note: If the match isn’t sold out the ticket office will be open on the day of the match before kick-off, so if it isn’t a high profile match it may be worth chancing your arm.

How to get to Bet365 Stadium

Where is bet365 stadium.

The Britannia Stadium is located towards the South of Stoke-On-Trent approximately 2 miles from the train station and about 3 miles from Hanley – the shopping and night-life area of the city.

The stadium’s address for satnav is as follows:

• Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG.

As far as parking is concerned, as the stadium is located on a business park out of town there are quite a lot of spaces near the ground.

Prices are generally no more than £5.00 at most, and will leave you within walking distance of The Britannia.

Train - Public Transport

With Stoke-on-Trent station being just two miles away from the stadium it is usually the most popular option for travelling away fans and for those who live within the wider county of Staffordshire.

If you’re unsure where to go, either follow the crowd or ask one of the friendly policeman/locals – the walk will take you around 30 minutes.

An Alternate option is of course to take a taxi but with the queue from the station, it probably won’t save you much time in the end.

East Midlands Airport is technically the closest at the stadium at 36 miles away, however it doesn’t have a great range of European flight options.

Manchester International is much better equipped for foreign visitors, approximately 44 miles away, with a journey likely to take you one hour or so by car once you land.

Hotels Near Bet365 Stadium

There are quite a few B&Bs dotted around Stoke, but the closest options are undoubtedly the Holiday Inn towards the North East of the stadium within the same business park.

With a Harvester Restaurant and Pub, it is certainly the most convenient accommodation but is unlikely to be the cheapest or easiest to book on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at bet365 stadium.

English side Stoke City play their home matches at Bet365 Stadium.

What is the capacity of Bet365 Stadium?

As of 2024 Bet365 Stadium has an official seating capacity of 30,089 for Football matches.

When was Bet365 Stadium opened?

Bet365 Stadium officially opened in 1997 and is home to Stoke City

What is the postcode for Bet365 Stadium?

The postcode for Bet365 Stadium is ST4 4EG.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Bet365 Stadium in 2024. Please visit the official website of Stoke City for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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Bet365 Stadium: Stoke City FC

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Despite the feeling that The Britannia Stadium, now the Bet365 Stadium, has been around forever, it was, in fact, opened officially on the 30th August 1997. It cost £14.7 million and was a replacement for The Victoria Ground, the stadium that Stoke had called home since 1878.

The Britannia Stadium gained its name from the fact that it was sponsored by The Britannia Building Society, the company being instrumental in the funding of the new ground. Unfortunately The Britannia Building Society has now gone bust, but Stoke City did keep the name of the ground due to fan pressure. As of 2016 the ground has been named after sponsors Bet365, the international bookie began life in Stoke, is owned by a family from Stoke, and still has offices based there employing a lot of local people. The owners of Bet365 are massive Stoke City fans and are sure to maintain investment in the stadium now they’ve added their name to it.

Stoke City themselves went from being one of the Premier League’s most unpopular teams thanks to the style of football introduced by former manager Tony Pulis, to becoming widely admired under the leadership of Mark Hughes. The former Manchester United midfielder got the team playing some attractive football with a squad containing more Champion’s League winning players than any other team in the league at one point, as well as attaining the club’s highest ever league position finishing 9th three seasons in a row. A sharp decline in 2018 saw Hughes sacked, and the club relegated to the Championship soon after.

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Bet365 Stadium Seating Plan and Where to Sit

The Bet365 Stadium is considered to be one of the trickiest club grounds to play in thanks to its location and design. There are essentially only two stands in the stadium, owing to the fact that the East Stand and North Stand were actually one L-shaped structure and the South East corner between them and the South stand was filled in with more seating in 2017. That means that two corners of the ground are still exposed to the wind and the rain, allowing for tricky playing conditions on days when the weather is found wanting.

• Boothen End sponsored by Staffordshire University & The Tile Mountain Stand – The Boothen End, or North Stand, is connected to The Tile Mountain Stand (East) to make one large stand that surrounds half of the pitch. The Tile Mountain Stand also houses the Family area.
• The Franklyn Stand – Also known as The West Stand, The Franklyn Stand is two-tiered and houses not only the club’s spectators but also the corporate and media facilities.
• The Caldwell Construction Stand – Also called The South Stand, The Caldwell Construction Stand is so named because of its sponsorship. This is the stand that houses the away supporters and is now connected to the Tile Mountain Stand. Because home supporters can also sit in this stand there is some segregation that means the stadium loses some seats from its overall capacity.

Stoke City Ticket Prices

Stoke have gone for the game categorisation approach employed by many clubs, with prices for A, B and C category matches. The price you pay will also depend on your age, and where you want to sit.

Here we’ll give you the cheapest and the most expensive ticket prices for matches at The Britannia for both adults and concessions. A concession, according to Stoke, is anyone over 65, though there are cheaper tickets available for under 18’s.

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• Adults: A – £37 – £30 / B – £32 – £25 / C – £27 – £20
• Concessions: A – £32 – £23 / B – £27 – £19 / C – £22 – £15

How To Get Stoke City Tickets

The club’s website is the best place to start if you’re looking to get tickets. You can also phone the club’s ticket sales hotline and you’ll be able to pick tickets up from official third party sources, too. It is likely that some people will be offering match tickets near the ground on the day of games, but these aren’t always genuine so we’d advise that you avoid them. Stoke rarely sell out their games, so you’ll almost certainly be able to pick a genuine ticket up from the box office located at the ground.

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Getting To Bet365 Stadium

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, access to The Bet365 Stadium is reasonably easy by numerous means.

train – Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station can be reached on a direct train from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Derby and Crewe. From there the club actually puts on shuttle buses from Glebe Street in the town centre to the stadium itself..

Bus – The number 20 bus runs from Stand N at Stoke’s centrally located bus station all the way to the ground.

Car – The stadium itself is located just off the A50, so leave the M6 at junction 15 and take the second exit for the A500. Exit the A500 onto the A50 and you’ll be able to see the Britannia in front of you. If you’re coming from the East just get onto the A50 and follow it until you get to the stadium.

By Air – Both Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport have relatively good access to Stoke-On-Trent. From East Midlands you get a connecting bus to Derby and then the train to Stoke, whilst from Manchester you get a train from the airport to Piccadilly station and then another train to Stoke from there.

Taxi – There is a taxi stand right outside Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. It’ll cost you about £8 and take around 10 minutes, traffic dependent.

Parking Near Bet365 Stadium

Officially the North, West 1 and West 2 car parks are restricted on match days to those who have parking permits. There is another car park to the South that sells its limited spaces on a first come first served basis. Unofficially there is plenty of on-street parking in Hanley, about 2 miles or so from the stadium and with good access to the ground.

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Bet365 Stadium Hotels

As The Bet365 Stadium itself is smack bang on the A50 you might find it easier to look for a hotel in Stoke city centre or in nearby Newcaslte-Under-Lyme.

Holiday Inn Express - £48+

North Stafford Hotel - £55+

Whiston Hall Golf Club - £90+

Pubs and bars near bet365 stadium.

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Like all top end clubs in England, the facilities at Stoke City are as good as you’d imagine. In fact, with recent improvements being made throughout the stadium The Britannia’s facilities are better than most. From places to buy a bite to eat or a quick drink before the match through to places to stick a bet on the game with the club’s partner Bet365, The Britannia won’t disappoint from the point of view of what you can get in the stadium itself.

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The Bet365 Stadium offers the sort of match day hospitality we’ve come to expect from Premier League clubs, so given that Stoke are in the Championship it is something of a cut above. From the Tony Waddington Suite through to The Stanley Matthews Lounge via The 1863 Lounge and numerous executive boxes, there are choices to suit most budgets and desires.

For example, The 1863 Lounge was named after the year that the club was founded and here you’ll get complimentary refreshments at both half-time and full-time, tasty hot food and premium seating for the match itself. In The Stanley Matthews Suite, named after one of the club’s most famous players, you’ll get a two course buffet, waiter/waitress service, Executive VIP padded seating, and a cash bar.

There are also executive boxes and even the boardroom if you want to be really fancy, or the Sky Bar for a more laid back feel where you can enjoy something a little bit special with other fans.

Private Hire

Whether you’re hoping to hold a party in the home of your favourite football club or you want to host a conference in unique surroundings, The Bet365 Stadium has got you covered. The club have ploughed a huge amount of money into ensuring their conference facilities are amongst the best in the country, hoping that their location in Staffordshire will attract business from both the North and the South.

For the ultimate Potters fan that is hoping to tie the knot, the club also hosts weddings at The Bet365 Stadium. Stoke have dedicated wedding planners to help you organise your special day, so you can hold a big affair in The Tony Waddington Suite or a smaller gathering in one of the club’s 3 licensed suites.

Stadium Tours & Museum

You can tour The Bet365 Stadium throughout the week, though you need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You’ll get to see both sets of dressing rooms, The Sir Stanley Matthews Lounge, executive boxes, the tunnel and, of course, the pitch side dugouts.

Tours are expected to last for around 45 minutes and are priced per group rather than per person, costing £30 for groups of 5 or less, £40 for groups of 6-10 and £50 for groups of 11-20. This goes up to groups of 50 which costs £95. The club can also accommodate larger groups but you’ll need to contact them directly in order to organise that.

About Stoke City

Founded in 1863 at Stoke Ramblers, the club changed its name to Stoke City in 1925, the same year that Stoke-On-Trent was granted city status. One of their claims to fame is that they’re the second oldest professional club in the world after Notts County. That also means that they’re one of the founding members of the Football League.

The main success the club boasts comes from the boast, with their promotion to the Premier League in 2008 the first time they’d enjoyed top-flight football for 23 years. Their honours include the Football League trophy in 1992 and 2000. They finished as FA Cup runners up in 2011, losing out to Manchester City, and have reached the semi-finals of that competition three times.

Notable former managers include Alan Ball, the former Arsenal and Everton player who was the youngest member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning squad. Lou Macari, who played over 400 games for Mancheser United, had two spells as Stoke manager in the early and mid nineties. The club has also been managed by Chris Kamara, the former player who is now better known for his punditry and laughing fits on Sky Sports.

Bet365 Stadium History

The Britannia is a purpose built, all-seater stadium that replaced the Victoria Ground, Stoke’s previous home, in 1997. As well as hosting football matches, the ground has also been the location for numerous concerts by performers as diverse as Bryan Adams, Elton John and Bon Jovi. There is a bar on-site, called Delilah’s Bar, and a club shop with Stoke specific merchandise on sale.

The ground cost £14.7 million to build and has a capacity of 27,902. The capacity was originally 28,384 but had to be reduced in order to allow for the segregation of fans. Former Stoke City player Sir Stanley Matthews, who officially opened the stadium on August 30th 1997, had his ashes buried underneath the center circle when he died in February 2000.

The ground was renamed for the 2016/17 Stadium after sponsors Bet365 although it may take a while for the new name to stick, fans will likely always know it as the Britannia Stadium.

Future Developments

The plans to expand The Bet365 Stadium to a 30,000+ seater stadium had been floating around since 2006. However it took ten years before anything was done about it. Eventually, work began and the South East corner was filled in adding much needed extra seating for the beginning of the 2018 season.

In 2022, the club began a 5 year upgrade process which will sweep through almost the entire stadium, and even update the training ground too. Concourses will be developed and improved, an extra 8,400 seats will be added to the Franklyn Stand, and all of the lounges including the player’s lounge will be upgraded and renovated. More than £4 million is expected to be spent initially, but these things tend to go over budget.

New spaces unveiled at the bet365 Stadium

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The bet365 Stadium has opened several newly refurbished lounges and suites at the home of Stoke City FC in Staffordshire.

Stoke City FC opens several newly refurbished lounges and suites at the bet365 Stadium

Stoke City Football Club is delighted to announce the opening of several newly refurbished lounges and suites at the bet365 Stadium.

Stoke City Football Club is currently undergoing a £20 million five-year development program at the bet365 Stadium and Clayton Wood training ground. Following the first phase of the programme, the Stanley Matthews Lounge and the Players’ Lounge have been newly refurbished, and we have created a brand-new, exclusive space – the Boardroom.

The new Stanley Matthews Lounge not only features a new display of memorabilia and imagery documenting the career of the city’s most celebrated player, but also includes cutting edge AV technology including an in-room drop-down screen with projector complemented by a sophisticated sound system.  The room itself boasts a larger private bar, with space for serving stations both ends of the room.  Further benefits of this contemporary space include natural daylight, ambient lighting, and air conditioning, and can seat up to 150 guests.

The Players’ Lounge has undergone a complete regeneration, making it a first-class facility for use on matchdays by the first-team squad and their families but also available for corporate or private hire on non-matchdays. With a cool lounge feel, stylish bar and variety of ambient lighting options, this is the place to be for any gathering: meeting, presentation, or drinks reception.

The Boardroom is a brand-new space within the stadium facilities, borne from merging the Chairman’s Suite and Boardroom which were previously two smaller, separate spaces. This single suite can accommodate 60 guests and will bear all the hallmarks of the most prestigious venue in the stadium.

Of the development programme, Richard Smith, Vice Chairman of Stoke City Football Club, commented: “The refurbishment programme represents a significant investment by the Club’s owners and underlines their continuing commitment to the Football Club.”

See more about the facilities at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke.

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After beginning their tour in the players’ lounge, guests will make their way to the reception area, where Club memorabilia documenting previous European adventures, the 2015/16 Premier League triumph, plus days gone by at Filbert Street, can all be observed.

Fans can then experience the inner sanctum of the stadium in the Directors’ Lounge, view nods to our 2021 FA Cup success in the all-new Champions Club - and see how matchday operations run in the state-of-the-art Foxes Hub studio.

Guides will then take guests to the players’ entrance, used by the First Team and Women’s Team on Championship and WSL matchdays, before a visit to the press room.

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Supporters can also explore the home and away changing rooms and ‘walk the walk’ down the iconic Filbert Way tunnel.

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