Travel Zone: Away Grounds

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Club Facts [Top]

Leicester, formed in 1884, had their record attendance way back in 1928 when they played Tottenham in the fifth round of the FA Cup. It was 47,298. In July 2000 they made a record payment of £5m for Ade Akinbiyi from Wolves, the most they had ever payed for any player. In the same year, they received £11m for Emile Heskey from Liverpool.

The Foxes who formerly played at Filbert Street, now play at the Walkers Stadium just across the way in Filbert Way since August 2002. The ground cost £35m, and has a capacity of 32,500 all seated.

Away fans are in the East Corner, which can hold around 3,000 fans.

Food & Drink [Top]

Food inside the ground consists of the usual hot dogs and burgers, and they also sell the Chicken Balti Pie for a couple of your English pounds! There is no alcohol available for traveling fans at the ground, so if you want one before the game, try one of these.

The Counting House pub was very friendly on our last visit and can be found in Freemans Common Road. Here you will find both home and away fans normally in a good relaxed atmosphere. You may find on some matches, home fans only are admitted, buts its worth a try.

Granby Street, which is closest to the train station (turn right when you exit) hosts a number of newer pubs, which will all be welcoming away fans for the game. This is probably your best best if coming from the station, as it allows a quick drink on your way.

Leicester also has its fair share of food available, with mostly chip shops around the ground offering a good selection of cheap food. However, if you are coming from the M1, then you have a much wider selection of food along the route from Junction 21. If your looking for something other than fish and chips, get it here...

Location Map [Top]

Car Directions [Top]

It is recommended that you come along the M1, where you can exit at Junction 21. This will take you onto the A5460, which you should follow until just after a railway bridge which are followed by a set of traffic lights. Turn right here into Upperton Road, followed by another right taking you into Filbert Street where you should be able to see the ground.

Train Information [Top]

It takes around 3 hours to get to Luton, and we recommend you use the journey below.

The station is in the city centre, and will take a good 20 minutes to walk. There is normally a heavy police presence around the stadium, and along the route you will need to take to get to the ground. You should walk along Waterlook Way, past the rugby ground and then along Walnut Street where you should see the ground just off this road.

We recommend getting the train from Brighton to London Victoria, changing to St. Pancras and then going on to Leicester from here.

Bus, Tram & Underground Information [Top]

A bus is available from the city centre is you have parked down there, or stayed over night. Catch the Number 52 from the clocktower, or the 170 from Charles Street. Ask the driver to let you know when you go down Walnut Street, as this is where you should get off!

Parking [Top]

Parking for a weeknight game should be slightly easier than one on the weekend, especially as there is lots of street parking available. This is probably your best bet, however if you are running a little late you can park at the rugby ground for just £3, and then walk to the ground a couple of minutes away.

Misc [Top]

You can contact the club on:

City Stadium,

Filbert Street,

Leicester,

LE2 7FL

Or give them a call:

0870 0406000

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