Stoke City: Britannia Stadium
Snapshot
| Team: | Stoke City |
| Nickname: | Potters |
| Founded: | 1863 |
| Manager: | Tony Pulis |
| League: | Premier League |
Britannia Stadium | Built in 1997
Costing almost £15million to build, The Britannia Stadium is a modern Premier League football ground which opened its doors in 1997 replacing the old Victoria Road previously used for the clubs home matches.
The Boothen and Seddon Stands are located on the East and North sides of the stadium and have a capacity of over 14,000 between them, while the main two-tiered West Stand allocates more than 7,000.
Visiting fans are seated in the South Stand which can house up to 4,996. On certain occasions it is segregated to also give home supporters part of the stand.
Tickets / Where to sit
Match day tickets are easy to come by and are priced between £8 and £42 dependant on age and area.
To find out more and to purchase tickets visit Football Fancast's Stoke City tickets page.
Getting to Britannia Stadium
Train
Supporters can get to The Britannia Stadium by train. The nearest railway station is Stoke-On-Trent which runs on the main line from Manchester to London and also has major links to Birmingham, Crewe and Derby.
When arriving by train on match day, supporters can take a two minute walk to Glebe Street where buses run to the stadium at regular intervals. Turn right out of the railway station and then take another right and go under the bridge. Follow this road and turn left at the end, go down a bank and into Glebe Street. Buses leave on the left hand side next to the church.
On match days in particular there are several buses which run to and from the ground, to find out more visit the clubs official website.
Car
From The North, South and West: Leave the M6 at Junction 15. Take the A500 to Stoke-On-Trent, then take the A50 to Derby/Uttoxeter. When on the A50 take the first exit, then at the traffic lights turn right and travel on the fly-over. At the first roundabout turn right, at the second take a left, and finally turn right at the third roundabout to reach the stadium.
From The East: Head onto the A50 carrying on before turning off at the last junction. The Stadium is situated on the left.
Parking
Car parking at the stadium is limited only to vehicles with parking permits for car parks North, West 1 and West 2, visiting coaches and supporters who have been given a disabled parking space outside the ground.
Parking is available for supporters however at both the South and Trent car parks. For afternoon matches the South car park is open from 11.00am and for night games it is available from 4.00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance from either the Club Ticket office or selected newsagents. Payment can not be made at the gate.
The car parks can be easily reached from the A50 and the junction on Trentham Road (A5035).
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Where to drink
As The Britannia Stadium is located away from many other buildings there are limited public houses in the area, therefore if you like a drink in a pub, calling somewhere on the way to a match could be the best idea. However there is a Holiday Inn and Harvester Pub at the side of the ground and it costs £3 to park at the harvester. There is a Power League Complex close to the stadium with a bar and SKY television. To see who'll be on, take a look on Football Fancast's football on tv guide so you know who of your fantasy football players you'll be cheering on. Opposing team fans are also allowed on the premises and it is £4.50 to park there.
Alcohol is served in the away stand during games but queues can be lengthy.
Where to eat
Fans can enjoy a three course meal in any of the clubs hospitality suites, however, eating in these facilities comes as a package with luxuries including satellite television and a hostess service amongst others.
In and around The Britannia Stadium. If given the chance, the Potteries is a fantastic place to visit, it’s number of museums, shops and restaurants make for a great day out whether spending all day or a brief look around. As well as the many Shopping Centres around, Stoke also boasts an array of attractive gardens and historic houses. The 12-acre hillside Dorothy Clive garden is just one of many glorious sights the City has on offer, with unusual plants, a quarry with spectacular waterfall and a magnificent flower display it really his a sight for sore eyes.
Along with lots of leisure facilities and theatres alike, Stoke really is a place to see and remember.
There is a friendly and well stocked away supporters venue which is dedicated to supporters who are traveling to Stoke.The venue has been operating for 2 seasons and is just off junction 15 of the M6. Coaches are able to stop. For bookings contact info@junction15.co.uk. or call 07724003640. Mention Junction 15 venue to your local football police unit for verification.
Where to stay
There are many places to stay in or around Stoke. To find out exactly what is on offer visit Football Fancast's Travel section.
Disabled Facilities
Home disabled supporters can view the game in any of the 120 seats available, these are located in the mid-tiers of the Sentinel, McEwans and North Stands.
For Away fans there is wheelchair access in the mid-tier of the Signal Radio Stand.
All seats are covered and come with helper seats mainly in front, however some views may be restricted.
Stoke City Programme
Stoke City Songs
General
City, City, Tell the lads in red and white, everything will be alright, City, City, You're the pride of all of us today, We'll be with you, be with you, be with you, Every step along the way, We'll be with you, be with you, be with you, By your side we'll always stay.
Hello, hello, We are the Boothen boys, Hello, hello, We are the Boothen boys, And if you are a Vale fan, surrender or you'll die, Cos we all follow the City.
Score from a throw in, we only score from a throw in, Score from a throw in, we only score from a throw in!
Rivals
When I was just a little boy, I asked my mother what should I be, Should I be Stoke or should I be Vale, Here's what she said to me, Wash your mouth out son, And fetch your fathers gun, And shoot the Vale scum, And shoot the Vale scum, We hate Vale we hate Vale.
Stoke City Shop & Merchandise
The club has two stores from which fans can purchase the latest merchandise, one is at the stadium and the other is located in the City. Opening hours are as follows:
The Britannia Stadium Superstore Monday – Saturday: 9.00am until 5.30pm On match days: 9.00am until kick off and again at full time until queues subside.
Potteries Shopping Centre Monday – Saturday: 9.00am until 5.30pm
If you can't get to either, why not order a Stoke City shirt online. Or for something different, why not try a retro football shirt.
Club Records
Football League Championship: Runners-up: 2007–08
Football League Second Division
Champions: 1932–33, 1962–63, 1992–93
Runners-up: 1921–22
Third Place: (Promoted) 1978–79
Play-off Winners: 2001–02
Football League Third Division North: Champions: 1926–27
Football Alliance: Champions: 1890–91
Birmingham & District League: Champions: 1910–11
Southern League Division Two: Champions:1909–10, 1914–15; Runners-up: 1910–11
The Central League (Reserves): Champions: 1927–28, 2003–04
Division Two Champions: 1991–92
FA Cup: Runners-up: 2010–11
League Cup: Champions 1971–72; Runners-up: 1963–64
Football League Trophy: Champions 1991–92, 1999–2000
Watney Cup: Champions 1973
Staffordshire Senior Cup: 13
Winners: 1878, 1879, 1904 (Shared), 1914, 1965, 1969 (Shared), 1971, 1975, 1976, 1982, 1993, 1995, 1999
Runners-up: 1883, 1886, 1895, 1901, 1903, 2003, 2006, 2011
Birmingham Senior Cup: Champions 1901, 1914; Runners-up 1910, 1915, 1920, 1921
Isle of Man Trophy: Champions 1987, 1991, 1992; Runners-up: 1985
Bass Charity Vase: Champions 1980, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998; Runners-up 1890, 1894, 1990, 1996
FA Youth Cup: Runners-up 1983–84
Club Contact
Address: Stoke City Football Club Ltd, Britannia Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-On-Trent, England, ST4 4EG
Main Switchboard Tel: 0871 663 2008 Fax: 01782 592210
Ticket Office Tel: 0871 633 2007 Fax: 01782 592201
Britannia Stadium Superstore Tel: 01782 592242 Fax: 01782 592243
Potteries Shopping Centre Club Store Tel: 01782 289395
There are also several email addresses available for the club.
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