Away-day planner

Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall

Everything an away end needs at Poundland Bescot Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Walsall guide

Selected date

Sat 14 Nov

15:00 · v Barnet

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Poundland Bescot Stadium

Capacity 11,300

Away end

B.A.T Stand (behind one goal)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Bescot Stadium

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Walsall v Barnet

Saturday 14 November 2026 · 15:00 · Poundland Bescot Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Walsall v Barnet: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Poundland Bescot Stadium

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Places to eat in Walsall

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Best pubs in Walsall

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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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Stylised illustration of Poundland Bescot Stadium in Walsall
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Getting there

  • Bescot Stadium station — A dedicated matchday and off-peak station right next to the ground — one of the closest in English football.
  • Walsall town centre — A short bus ride from the main station if Bescot services are limited.
  • Driving — M6 J9 or J10, both close by; the ground has ample parking given its motorway-side location.
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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 Fox pub, Bescot — Handy pub near the station and ground for a pre-match pint. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Walsall town centre cafés — A better spread of options if arriving early via the main station. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Standard EFL matchday fare, quick service. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Walsall Leather Museum

Local heritage museum celebrating the town's leather and saddlery industry.

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Walsall Arboretum

Large Victorian park with a lake, a short walk from the town centre.

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New Art Gallery Walsall

Modern gallery in the town centre with a strong permanent collection.

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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 Prince Charlie, Bescot

    Quiet local pub near the ground away from the busier town-centre options.

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  • Walsall canal towpaths

    Network of Black Country canals near the ground, little explored by away fans.

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  • Bescot Retail Park café

    Simple café near the station used mainly by locals.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Walsall; 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

Bescot Stadium station has a limited service outside matchdays — check timetables carefully if arriving early or leaving late.

Ground note · unverified

The ground's motorway-side location means road noise and limited green space directly outside.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Walsall

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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