The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Wham Stadium

Accrington Stanley, Accrington. Away support sits in the Coppice Terrace plus seating (behind one goal, with adjacent seats) (Varies by fixture).Nearest station is Accrington, 15–25 min walk (crowds may add time). By road: M65 J7.

Commonly known as Crown Ground.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

Note: Some matchday arrangements need checking with the club.

Matchday reminder: Kick-offs, allocations, transport and local arrangements can change. Recheck official club and travel information before booking or setting off.

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

  • Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
  • Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
  • Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
  • Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.
Stylised illustration of Wham Stadium in Accrington
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Getting there

  • Accrington station — Direct trains from Manchester Victoria and Preston; 20 minutes on foot up Whalley Road to the ground.
  • Bus from town centre — Local buses run along Whalley Road, but with a small crowd walking is usually just as quick.
  • Driving — M65 J7 then follow signs; there is limited street parking around the ground so arrive early.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Peel Park Hotel — Traditional pub near the ground, welcoming to away fans in reasonable numbers. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Whalley Road chippies — A handful of solid chip shops on the walk up from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Small but efficient food huts; go early as the away end is compact. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Oak Hill Park

Victorian park a few minutes from the ground, with a small lake and bandstand.

Open in maps

Accrington Market

Traditional indoor market in the town centre, good for a browse before kick-off.

Open in maps

Haworth Art Gallery

Home to the world's largest Tiffany glass collection outside the USA, a short taxi ride away.

Open in maps
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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Wine Press micropub

    Tiny, quiet real-ale spot in the town centre away from the matchday crowds.

    Open in maps

  • Church Kirk towpath

    A stretch of the Leeds–Liverpool Canal just south of town, good for a pre-match wander.

    Open in maps

  • Barnfield Riverside Café

    Unfussy local café doing a proper breakfast before the walk up to the ground.

    Open in maps

Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Accrington; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Wham Stadium is one of the smallest in the EFL — the away end sells out quickly for popular fixtures.

Ground note · unverified

Facilities are basic; queues for food and toilets build fast in the away terrace at half-time.

From the away end

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Places to eat in Accrington

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Best pubs in Accrington

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