The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium

Queens Park Rangers, London. Away support sits in the School End (upper tier) (Varies by fixture).Nearest station is White City, 5–10 min walk (crowds may add time). By road: A40 Westway.

Commonly known as Loftus Road.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

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.
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Getting there

  • White City (Central line) — Six minutes' walk; the busiest away route.
  • Shepherd's Bush Market (Hammersmith & City) — Slightly closer and usually quieter after the game.
  • Driving — Don't. The whole area is a controlled parking zone on matchdays.
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Food and drink options

Pubs named for away fans by an official source come first. Arrangements can change for high-risk fixtures.

  • Belushi's Bar, Shepherd's Bush — Named as the away pub in Cardiff City's away-day guide; about 15 minutes' walk from the ground. Named in a visiting club's guideColours policy unknownSourceMap

Other ideas (not verified)

  • Westfield London — Enormous food choice five minutes from the ground and completely neutral. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Shepherd's Bush Market — Caribbean and Middle Eastern food stalls, open Saturday daytime. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Askew Road pubs — Ten minutes north and calmer than the streets by the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

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Holland Park and the Kyoto Garden

Twenty minutes' walk south; free and lovely.

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Design Museum

On Kensington High Street, permanent collection free.

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Portobello Road

Saturday antiques market, two tube stops away.

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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 Andover Arms, Brackenbury Village

    Quiet backstreet pub in a residential pocket away from the Uxbridge Road crush.

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  • Askew Road & Goldhawk Road cafés

    Portuguese pastelarias and old-school greasy spoons the locals actually use.

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  • Kensal Green Cemetery

    Vast Victorian necropolis with catacomb tours; eerily quiet 20 minutes away.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into London; 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

Loftus Road is very tight — the away end has pillars and steep steps, and legroom is minimal.

Ground note · unverified

The Central line runs weekend closures regularly; have the Hammersmith & City as a backup.

From the away end

Away-end reviews & seat views

MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium · First-hand fan experiences, not official club advice.

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Away days at MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium

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Places to eat in Shepherd's Bush/White City

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Best pubs in Shepherd's Bush/White City

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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