The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Plough Lane, London

Everything an away end needs at Plough Lane — 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 Wimbledon guide

Selected date

Tue 13 Apr

19:45 · v Cambridge

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

Ground

Plough Lane

Capacity 9,300

Away end

North Stand (north end, behind the goal)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Haydons Road

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

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Wimbledon v Cambridge

Tuesday 13 April 2027 · 19:45 · Plough Lane

Kick-off 19:45
Drive to the groundWalk from Haydons RoadWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

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

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Wimbledon v Cambridge: the build-up

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

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Away days at Plough Lane

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Wimbledon

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Wimbledon

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 Plough Lane in London
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Getting there

  • Haydons Road station — Thameslink service from London Bridge or St Pancras; ten minutes' walk from the ground.
  • Wimbledon station — District line, mainline and tram interchange, then a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
  • Driving — The A3 gets you close but the ground sits on residential streets with heavy permit restrictions; use the retail park car parks nearby.
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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 Wibbas Down Inn — Wetherspoons on Merton High Street, busy but roomy, ten minutes from the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Centre Court shopping centre — Chain cafés and food court in Wimbledon town if you arrive early. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Plough Lane concourse — Compact but decent range for a small ground; go early as queues build fast. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Wimbledon Common

Vast heathland a short bus ride away, good for a pre-match walk.

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All England Lawn Tennis Museum

Just up the hill from the station, open outside Championship fortnight.

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Merton Abbey Mills

Riverside craft market on the Wandle, worth a wander if you've time.

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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 Hand in Hand, Wimbledon Common

    Quiet common-side pub away from the matchday crowds, good for a relaxed pint.

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  • South Park Gardens

    Small green space between Haydons Road and the ground, a peaceful cut-through.

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  • Wandle Trail

    River path locals use to walk off match nerves; joins near Plough Lane.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Transport alert

Bank holiday period

Bank holiday weekends are a common time for planned rail work; check National Rail closer to the date.

Local event

Local arrangements

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

Ground note · unverified

The ground is tightly hemmed in by housing, so noise restrictions and street closures apply near kick-off.

Ground note · unverified

Away allocation is modest for a London ground — buy early for bigger fixtures.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to London

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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