Derby County crowned ‘best away day’ in Premier League or Championship

Supporting your local football team often means trekking across the country as they play away from home.

Now footie fans can make the most of their away days and visit the best places in the country thanks to new research by Flashscore.

The football experts say their research shows Derby County has the best away day in the top two leagues in England.

Derby scored high median reviews for bars, pubs and restaurants and prices for hotels and drinks were reasonable too.

The data collected by Flashscore compared eight factors that influence the enjoyment of a football away day.

The stadium's review score was included, as was the percentage of reviews that refer to the atmosphere positively.

The research then also analysed the median review score of local pubs and restaurants, hotel prices and the median reviews of these hotels.

Last but not least, it looked at the median price of an alcoholic drink in the area, as well as the distance from the train station to the stadium.

How did Derby score?

The average review for local pubs in Derby is a top scoring of 5 out of 5.

The price of a pint is £4.20, which is below the average of £4.75.

It is also £2.30 cheaper than the most expensive price of a £6.50 pint in London.

Regarding the venue itself, Derby’s Pride Park Stadium has an average review of 4.5.

97.3% of the 110 comments describe the atmosphere positively.

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Derby has median hotel prices at £238, with the average being £270 across the other towns and cities.

If you're looking for a family-friendly day out to the football, there are other activities to do, such as visiting Markeaton Park,which has playgrounds and gardens for kids to explore.

Other fun entertainment includes indoor inflatable parks such as Jumpin Fun if the weather is erratic and you’re seeking the warmth of the indoors.

List of UK’s best away days in the Premier League and Championship

1. Derby - Derby County FC
2. Brighton - Brighton & Hove Albion
3. Burnley - Burnley
4. Bournemouth - Bournemouth
5. London - Chelsea
6. London - Fulham
7. London - Brentford
8. Wolverhampton - Wolverhampton Wanderers
9. Preston - Preston North End
10. Sunderland - Sunderland

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A spokesperson from Flashscore said: “Away days are the heart and soul of British football culture.

“They bring fans together and add excitement to the game.

“The away days are more than just watching a game. It’s about the camaraderie among fans, the thrill of travelling to new cities, and the shared moments of joy and heartache that define the football experience.”

Flashscore collected data for all Premier League and Championship sides (23/24) and three promoted teams from League One.

Sources they used include Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Numbeo and Doogal.