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Your matchday card
Leicester v Barnsley
Saturday 17 April 2027 · 15:00 · King Power Stadium
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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Leicester v Barnsley: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at King Power Stadium
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Places to eat in Leicester
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Best pubs in Leicester
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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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Getting there
- Leicester station — 20 minutes' walk down the Oxford Street/Filbert Way route, or a short taxi ride.
- Bus from the station — Several services run close to the ground for those who prefer not to walk.
- Driving — M1 J21, then follow signs; official car parks near the ground fill early for a Premier League-sized club.
Food and drink options
Pubs named for away fans by an official source come first. Arrangements can change for high-risk fixtures.
- The Corn Exchange (Wetherspoon) — Listed in the club's visiting supporters guide; city centre, about 1.8 miles from the ground. Recommended by the clubColours policy unknownSourceMap
- O'Neills Leicester — Listed in the club's visiting supporters guide; about 1.5 miles from the ground. Recommended by the clubColours policy unknownSourceMap
Other ideas (not verified)
- The Local Hero, Leicester — Pub near the ground celebrating the 2016 title win, popular with home and away fans. Colours policy unknownMap
- Leicester Market — One of the largest outdoor markets in Europe, cheap eats in the centre. Colours policy unknownMap
- King Power Stadium concourse — Extensive range befitting a big ground, though queues can be long. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
National Space Centre
Major attraction a short drive from the centre, good for a family day.
Open in mapsRichard III Visitor Centre
Tells the story of the king found under a Leicester car park, in the city centre.
Open in mapsNew Walk
Leafy Georgian promenade linking the centre to the museum, a pleasant pre-match stroll.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Criterion, Leicester
Excellent real ale pub away from the main matchday strip, worth the short detour.
Open in mapsVictoria Park
Large green space south of the centre, quieter than the streets near the ground.
Open in mapsLeicester's Cultural Quarter cafés
Independent coffee spots around the Curve theatre, off the beaten path.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Leicester; check the operator close to the match.
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
As a club with recent Premier League and European history, ticket demand and pricing for away fans can be higher than typical League One fixtures.
Ground note · unverified
Filbert Way gets very congested in the hour before kick-off; allow plenty of time.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Leicester
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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