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Your matchday card
Palace v Arsenal
Saturday 26 December 2026 · 15:00 · Selhurst Park
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
Palace v Arsenal: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Selhurst Park
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Selhurst/Croydon
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Best pubs in Selhurst/Croydon
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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
- Selhurst station — Southern trains from Victoria or London Bridge; the ground is five minutes' walk away.
- Norwood Junction — A slightly longer walk but a useful alternative with more frequent services when Selhurst is packed.
- Driving — Streets around the ground are heavily controlled on matchdays; official car parks are limited and fill early.
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 Clifton Arms, Whitehorse Lane — Traditional pub close to the away end, popular with visiting fans. Colours policy unknownMap
- Selhurst chip shops — A handful of reliable chippies on the walk from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
- South Norwood High Street — A slightly quieter run of cafés and takeaways a few minutes further out. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Crystal Palace Park
The site of the original Crystal Palace and home to the famous Victorian dinosaur sculptures, a short bus ride away.
Open in mapsThe Crystal Palace Museum
Small volunteer-run museum on the history of the park and the original glass palace, open Sunday afternoons.
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 Alliance, South Norwood
Small backstreet pub away from the main routes, quieter than the Selhurst strip.
Open in mapsSouth Norwood Lake
A peaceful spot tucked behind the country park that most matchgoers never see.
Open in mapsPortmeirion Road corner shops
A row of independent cafés locals use rather than visiting fans.
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Transport alert
Christmas and New Year
Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Selhurst station and the surrounding streets become very congested for an hour after full time.
Ground note · unverified
London derbies see a heavy police presence and tightly managed routes for away fans between the station and turnstiles.
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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