Premier League Away Days: How Manchester City Ranks for Visiting Fans
A new study ranks Premier League stadiums based on visitor costs and experience. Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is ranked eighth, with beer prices averaging £4.60 and pies costing £5.50. Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium tops the list as the best away day experience.
With Plymouth Argyle fans set to travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup fifth-round tie, a new study has revealed what visitors can expect in terms of costs and experience.
The study, conducted by the Online Betting Guide (OLBG), evaluated stadiums based on key factors such as the average price of beer and pies, parking costs, and proximity to the nearest train station.
Manchester City Ranks Eighth
Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium was ranked eighth in the study. According to the findings, the average price for a pie at the stadium is £5.50, while a beer costs around £4.60. Parking near the stadium is estimated to cost £6, with a suggested parking location approximately 1km away. The nearest train station is within walking distance, less than 1km from the ground.
The Best and Worst Away Days in the Premier League
Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium was ranked as the best away day experience in the Premier League, scoring 7.07/10. Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium followed closely behind with a score of 6.61/10, making it the second-best venue for visiting fans. Newcastle United’s St James’ Park secured third place with a score of 6.54/10.
The rankings were based on several criteria, including Google review scores, food and drink costs, distance to parking, and accessibility to public transport. Below is a snapshot of the rankings:
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Beer Price | Pie Price | Parking Cost | Distance to Train Station (km) | Away Day Score (/10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitality Stadium | Bournemouth | £5.80 | £4.00 | £10.00 | 1.96 | 7.07 |
| 2 | Molineux Stadium | Wolves | £5.80 | £4.50 | £6.40 | 1.32 | 6.61 |
| 3 | St James’ Park | Newcastle | £5.00 | £4.00 | £14.99 | 0.82 | 6.54 |
| 8 | Etihad Stadium | Manchester City | £4.60 | £5.50 | £6.00 | 0.18 | 4.29 |
For fans planning an away trip, these rankings offer valuable insights into the best and worst matchday experiences across the Premier League.
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