The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Stamford Bridge, London

Everything an away end needs at Stamford Bridge — 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 Chelsea guide

Selected date

Wed 2 Dec

20:00 · v Palace

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

Ground

Stamford Bridge

Capacity 41,631

Away end

Shed End (normally lower tier) (south end)

Usually around 3,000, up to 6,000 — varies by fixture

Travel

Fulham Broadway

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Chelsea

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Chelsea v Palace

Wednesday 2 December 2026 · 20:00 · Stamford Bridge

Kick-off 20:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Fulham BroadwayWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    19:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:40

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

From YouTube

Chelsea v Palace: the build-up

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

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Away days at Stamford Bridge

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Fulham Broadway/Chelsea

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Fulham Broadway/Chelsea

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 Stamford Bridge in London
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Getting there

  • Fulham Broadway tube — District line station built into a shopping centre right outside the ground.
  • West Brompton — Overground and District line alternative a short walk away, useful when Fulham Broadway is at capacity.
  • Driving — Central London congestion charge and very limited parking make this one of the least car-friendly grounds in the league.
B

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 Lily Langtry, Fulham Road — Large pub close to the ground, generally welcoming to away support in reasonable numbers. Colours policy unknownMap
  • North End Road market — Street food and cafés a few minutes' walk from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Fulham Broadway shopping centre — Chain restaurants right by the tube, easy and neutral if pushed for time. Colours policy unknownMap
C

Worth the detour

Chelsea FC Museum

Inside the stadium complex, open matchdays and most weekdays.

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Stamford Bridge grounds tour

Behind-the-scenes look at the dressing rooms and pitchside areas, book ahead.

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King's Road

Famous shopping street a short walk away, good for a wander before or after.

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D

Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Butcher's Hook, Fulham Road

    Named after Chelsea's original nickname, a quieter alternative to the main strip right by the ground.

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  • Brompton Cemetery

    Vast Victorian cemetery adjoining the stadium, a strange but peaceful pre-match walk.

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  • Eelbrook Common

    A green space a short walk south of the ground, popular with locals rather than matchgoers.

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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.

Local event

Local arrangements

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

Ground note · unverified

Fulham Broadway station and the surrounding streets are extremely congested for an hour either side of kick-off.

Ground note · unverified

The away end has restricted legroom in the upper tier — arrive in good time to find your row before it fills.

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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