Away-day planner

Broadfield Stadium, Crawley

Everything an away end needs at Broadfield 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 Crawley guide

Selected date

Sat 9 Jan

15:00 · v York

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

Ground

Broadfield Stadium

Capacity 6,134

Away end

North Terrace plus part of the East Stand (north end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Crawley

30–35 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Crawley v York

Saturday 9 January 2027 · 15:00 · Broadfield 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.

From YouTube

Crawley v York: the build-up

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

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From YouTube

Away days at Broadfield Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Crawley

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Crawley

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

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 Broadfield Stadium in Crawley
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Getting there

  • Ifield station — The closer of the two stations, around 20 minutes' walk through Broadfield.
  • Bus from Crawley town centre — Metrobus routes run out towards Broadfield from the county mall area.
  • Driving — M23 J11, close to Gatwick Airport; the stadium has decent official parking.
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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.

  • Broadfield local shops — A small parade near the ground with a chippy and a couple of cafés. Colours policy unknownMap
  • County Mall food court — Wide chain choice in the town centre if arriving early by train. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Stadium concourse — Compact but efficient food service for the away end. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Tilgate Park

Large park with a lake and nature centre, a short drive from the ground.

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Crawley Museum

Small local history museum in the old town, a quiet stop before the game.

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Gatwick Airport viewing

Plane-spotting is popular near the airport for those with time to kill.

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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 Ifield Bell

    Historic village pub near Ifield station, well away from the main matchday route.

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  • Ifield Water Mill

    A working mill and nature reserve near the station, little-visited by away fans.

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  • Broadfield leisure centre café

    Simple café near the ground used mostly by locals.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Crawley; 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 stadium is on a suburban housing estate — signage to the away end can be unclear on first visits.

Ground note · unverified

Gatwick traffic on the M23 can add unpredictable delays on Saturdays with flight disruption.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Crawley

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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