FOLLOW STOCKPORT COUNTY TO AFC WIMBLEDON
Stockport County travel to AFC Wimbledon with a fixture still months away. The table can change before matchday; plan the trip while the season develops.
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STOCKPORT COUNTY AWAY DAY / HOTELS
WHERE TO STAY
FOR AFC WIMBLEDON
Choose the kind of away trip you want and we’ll show you the strongest base for AFC Wimbledon, with the match journey kept in view.
WHERE TO STAY
Where should Stockport County fans stay?
Start with our all-round pick, choose a ground-first base, or stay where the pubs and evening are.
Match night · 2 guests · 1 room
Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon
Wimbledon Broadway / Wimbledon town centre
The best all-round MatchdayHotels pick for AFC Wimbledon. It is a proper independent hotel in Wimbledon rather than a room above a pub, has a much larger and stronger recent review record than the nearest accommodation, and keeps supporters close to Wimbledon station, restaurants and pubs.
- Strong current reputation: Booking.com was showing an 8.5/10 score from roughly 1,300 reviews, while Tripadvisor showed 4.2/5 from about 1,350 reviews.
- Recent 2026 reviews repeatedly praise helpful staff, cleanliness, comfortable beds, air conditioning and value.
Tripadvisor lists the hotel about 0.9 miles from AFC Wimbledon. A walk is possible but the most comfortable matchday plan is usually a short local bus/taxi from Wimbledon town centre. Treat the walk time as approximate and allow longer around full-time.
It is not the closest practical hotel to Plough Lane; supporters prioritising the shortest match journey can stay nearer Wimbledon Park.
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The Woodman Pub
Wimbledon Park
The right choice when the supporter says 'keep me close to the ground'. The Woodman is a pub with rooms by Wimbledon Park, already established as a football-supporter stop before AFC Wimbledon matches, and the stadium can be reached on foot without needing to cross London. It is cheaper than the other primary choices.
- Closest practical primary stay researched for Plough Lane, with a roughly 15–20 minute match walk.
- A genuine supporter context: away fans are regularly directed to or seen using The Woodman before AFC Wimbledon matches.
Approximate practical walking distance via the Wimbledon Park/Plough Lane corridor. Straight-line distance from the published coordinates is about 0.48 mile. Football reports describe supporters gathering at The Woodman and walking towards Plough Lane, confirming that the route is genuinely used on matchdays.
This is accommodation above/with a busy pub rather than a conventional full-service hotel.
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The Bedford Balham - Live Music Venue
Balham
The strongest option for supporters who want the evening to continue after full-time. The Bedford is not simply a hotel near nightlife: it is a well-known Balham pub, restaurant and live-entertainment venue with boutique rooms upstairs, and Balham itself has one of the stronger south-London concentrations of restaurants, pubs and bars.
- The strongest nightlife setting of the primary choices: Balham has a dense selection of pubs, restaurants, bars and late venues around the station.
- The Bedford itself combines bedrooms, bars, restaurant dining, live music and comedy, so supporters do not need another journey after checking in.
Distance and walk time are approximate. The better post-match plan is to reach Tooting Broadway and take the Northern line to Balham, or use a taxi. This recommendation is intentionally about evening quality rather than stadium proximity.
It is not close enough to Plough Lane to be treated as a stadium-area hotel; allow a post-match Tube/taxi journey.
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WHY WIMBLEDON WORKS
Use Wimbledon as your overnight base and plan the journey to Plough Lane. More time for the football, fewer last-minute decisions.
What to expect at AFC Wimbledon
All the key information for Stockport County supporters heading to The Cherry Red Records Stadium — from the ground and atmosphere to food, access, parking and matchday practicalities.
STOCKPORT COUNTYSupporter insights combine the site's existing official guidance, supporter-oriented research and fixture checks.
Travel & parking
Driving, parking and rail planning for Stockport County supporters travelling to AFC Wimbledon.
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Parking
Driving & road restrictions
Set your sat-nav for Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR, or the away-side postcode SW17 0BA if you need the visiting entrance. Do not assume you can drive to a stadium car park: ordinary visiting supporters have no general matchday parking allocation. Check your booked parking address separately, as the best approach can be away from Plough Lane.
The council has published matchday arrangements affecting Summerstown and Riverside Road, plus space for away coaches around Maskell Road. These can alter the final approach and delay the getaway. Treat them as a traffic-management plan, not a promise that every closure will operate at every fixture.
- Ground sat-nav
- Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR.
- Away-side postcode
- SW17 0BA; near Garratt Lane end of the ground.
- Matchday approach controls
- Published council arrangements include Summerstown one-way inbound from Plough Lane, short Riverside Road closures and Maskell Road coach provisions; actual implementation fixture-dependent.
- General stadium parking
- No on-site matchday parking for ordinary visiting supporters without prior arrangement.
Driving
Edgeley Park to Plough Lane
Plan the stadium-to-stadium drive from Edgeley Park to Plough Lane, then check live traffic before setting off.
Parking
Where to leave the car for AFC Wimbledon.
Matchday advice: Pre-book parking or use public transport
Nearby streets: Very limited around the ground
Trains
Rail, Underground & tram
Haydons Road on Thameslink is the closest railway station to the Cherry Red Records Stadium; AFC Wimbledon quotes about ten minutes on foot to the ground. Away supporters, though, need Gate 7 of the Togglit (North) Stand on Batsford Way, approached via St Martin's Way or Maskell Road, so allow extra time beyond the stadium-frontage walk. From London Waterloo, South Western Railway to Earlsfield is often the more straightforward choice. Follow Garratt Lane south towards Summerstown, then the signed approach to the away entrance; the club quotes roughly twenty minutes to the stadium. Alternatively, Wimbledon station connects with rail, the District line and trams; bus 493 towards Tooting Broadway calls at Wimbledon Stadium, on the other side of the ground from the away entrance. Tooting Broadway on the Northern line also gives access via local buses. For step-free journeys, Earlsfield has lifts to all platforms; Haydons Road has steps to its Sutton-bound platform. Check live services, lift availability and the onward route before setting off, especially for an evening match.
- Closest rail station
- Haydons Road (Thameslink). AFC Wimbledon gives approximately 10 minutes on foot to the stadium itself; allow additional time to reach Gate 7 of the away end.
- Away entrance and postcode
- Away supporters enter the Togglit (North) Stand through Gate 7, approached from Batsford Way via St Martin's Way or Maskell Road. The away-end postcode used by visiting-club guidance is SW17 0BA; the main stadium postcode is SW17 0NR.
- From London Waterloo
- Take a stopping South Western Railway service calling at Earlsfield, then walk south along Garratt Lane towards Summerstown and use the signed access streets for Gate 7. Check your chosen train actually stops at Earlsfield.
- Earlsfield walking route
- AFC Wimbledon quotes about 20 minutes on foot to the stadium from Earlsfield; the away entrance may take longer depending on the approach and matchday crowds.
- Haydons Road step-free access
- National Rail category B3: platform 1 towards London has step-free access, but platform 2 towards Sutton requires steps. No lifts. Arrange Passenger Assist or use a suitable alternative if steps are a problem.
- Earlsfield step-free access
- National Rail category A, with lifts and step-free access to all platforms. This does not guarantee a step-free pavement route to the away entrance; contact the club if accessible entry arrangements are needed.
- Wimbledon rail interchange
- Wimbledon station is a National Rail, District line and tram interchange. Route 493 towards Tooting Broadway serves Wimbledon Stadium from the town-centre/Alexandra Road side; the bus stop is not Gate 7, so continue around to Batsford Way.
- Wimbledon step-free access
- Wimbledon station is generally listed by National Rail as step-free category A, with lifts; verify their working status and your actual interchange before travel.
- Northern line option
- Use Tooting Broadway (Northern line), then a local bus towards the Summerstown/Garratt Lane or Wimbledon Stadium area. Route 493 serves the stadium; routes 44, 77 and 270 serve Garratt Lane. Verify your departure stop and direction using TfL.
- District line alternative
- Wimbledon Park is on the District line and is a possible approach if travelling via the away-supporters’ Wimbledon Park area; expect a longer onward walk than from Haydons Road, and check step-free access before choosing it.
- Return buses
- Bus 493 towards Richmond via Wimbledon serves Wimbledon Stadium. Follow the stop directions displayed by TfL; allow for queues and the walk from Gate 7 after full-time.
- Wimbledon Station taxi cost guide
- Wimbledon Station to the stadium is described by Rome2Rio as about 1.3 road miles. TfL’s 2026 typical metered black-cab bands are £8.40–£13.20 for 1 mile and £12.60–£20.40 for 2 miles depending on tariff. These are general distance bands, NOT a station-to-Gate-7 quote; matchday traffic may increase the metered fare.
- Matchday access support
- Away supporters requiring accessible parking or stadium access arrangements can contact AFC Wimbledon’s Disability Liaison Officer at dlo@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk; arrange both the station and final approach in advance.
Station to ground & away entrance
Head for the away section at the north end of the ground, not the main entrance on Plough Lane. Approaching from Garratt Lane, follow St Martin’s Way and Maskell Road towards Batsford Way and the visiting turnstiles. Away Gates 6 and 7 have been used, so check your ticket and the instructions for your particular match.
The ground’s main postcode is SW17 0NR. For the away approach, Plymouth Argyle used SW17 0BA, while Doncaster Rovers gave Batsford Way, SW17 0BB, for their September 2026 coach drop-off. Gate 6 has also served as a visiting ticket-collection point; that arrangement can change.
- Away stand
- North stand, also referred to as the Togglit Stand.
- Away entry gates
- Visiting north stand: Gates 6 and 7 have been used. Follow ticket and club guide, with approach from Garratt Lane via St Martin’s Way/Maskell Road and Batsford Way.
- Away sat-nav postcode
- SW17 0BA (Plymouth Argyle April 2026 guide); Batsford Way SW17 0BB for September 2026 Doncaster coach drop-off.
- Away ticket collections
- Gate 6 was used for Plymouth Argyle collections on 18 April 2026; fixture-specific, not a standing guarantee.
Rail
Sat, 30 Jan 2027 · 15:00 kick-off
Reach Norbiton Rail Station by 13:10. The departure is a rough planning allowance, not a scheduled train.
About 10 minutes from Haydons Road or 15 minutes from Tooting Broadway
This allows for the final whistle, leaving the ground and reaching the station.
These are matchday planning targets, not confirmed train services. Check the timetable and the last train home before booking.
Check trains for these times →Stations and the onward journey
- Haydons Road
- Check the onward route before travelling.
Station data checked 2026-10-13 - Earlsfield
- 20 minutes on foot · Step-free access recorded
Station data checked 2026-10-13 - Tooting Broadway
- Check the onward route before travelling.
Station data checked 2026-10-13 - Wimbledon
- Check the onward route before travelling.
Station data checked 2026-10-13 - Wimbledon Park
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Station data checked 2026-10-13 - Wimbledon Tram Stop
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Station data checked 2026-10-13
Coaches
We have not published detailed advice for this topic yet.
Buses
Buses & local travel
Use the 493 bus if you are arriving at Wimbledon station or parking in Wimbledon town centre. Board on Alexandra Road, near the station, towards Tooting and get off at Wimbledon Stadium on Plough Lane. From there, follow the outside of the ground to the visiting entrance rather than using the home gates.
For the return, catch the 493 towards Richmond and Wimbledon from the opposite-direction stop. Services also link Tooting Broadway with Wimbledon Stadium; buses on Garratt Lane give another approach from Earlsfield. Check TfL before travelling because crowds or temporary traffic management can affect the last part of the journey.
- Recommended bus
- 493 between Alexandra Road / Wimbledon Station and Wimbledon Stadium on Plough Lane.
- Bus return
- 493 towards Richmond serves Wimbledon Stadium then Alexandra Road / Wimbledon.
- Tooting Broadway bus
- 493 between Tooting Broadway and Wimbledon Stadium.
- Other local buses
- Routes along Garratt Lane connect the Earlsfield and Tooting Broadway areas; exact boarding depends on where you start.
Accessibility
We have not published detailed advice for this topic yet.
After the match
After the match
For the simplest getaway, leave by the away exit and head back towards Earlsfield or Haydons Road if your onward train serves them. From Wimbledon Stadium, the 493 towards Wimbledon also gives you a connection to the main station and Wimbledon Quarter car park. Leave time for crowds and check the last suitable service.
If you have driven, do not expect to pull straight out of the streets nearest the away end. Coach collection and temporary road controls may be in force, and parking bays can remain restricted after full-time. A car parked in Wimbledon town centre avoids hunting for a nearby space, but you still need to allow time for the bus or walk back.
- Post-match bus connection
- 493 towards Wimbledon from Wimbledon Stadium, then Alexandra Road / Wimbledon station.
- Away coach collection
- Batsford Way used in September 2026; exact post-match coach pickup is fixture-specific.
- Car-park closure
- Wimbledon Quarter car park locks at midnight, even though the site opens from 6am.
- Temporary traffic constraints
- Council matchday plan provides for managed Riverside Road, Summerstown and away-coach circulation; timing and implementation can vary.
Where to stay
Stay around Wimbledon station if you are making a weekend of the match. It offers the easiest mix of rail connections, pubs, food and the 493 bus towards Plough Lane. You can get back into town after the game without relying on a car near the stadium.
Wimbledon Park is a quieter option if you want to walk from the District line side, though it is less convenient for Waterloo trains. Balham works better for an evening out and Northern line travel, but it adds a further journey to the ground. You do not need a hotel merely because parking at Plough Lane is difficult.
- Best general overnight base
- Wimbledon town centre near Wimbledon station and Alexandra Road 493 bus stops.
- Walk-oriented alternative
- Wimbledon Park, District line approach, with a roughly 20-25-minute walk to stadium reported by visiting supporters.
- Evening-out alternative
- Balham, with Northern line connection to Tooting Broadway and onward access; additional journey required.
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Make a night of your Stockport County away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.The Cherry Red Records Stadium stadium area
Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2027-01-30 to 2027-01-31.You can still compare hotels using the correct match dates, guest numbers and preferred area.
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Make a night of your Stockport County away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.Norbiton Rail Station station area
Best for National Rail arrivals, late check-in and an easier departure tomorrow.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2027-01-30 to 2027-01-31.You can still compare hotels using the correct match dates, guest numbers and preferred area.
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Make a night of your Stockport County away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.London centre
Best for food, pubs and making more of the away day.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2027-01-30 to 2027-01-31.You can still compare hotels using the correct match dates, guest numbers and preferred area.
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Make a night of your Stockport County away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.London hotels with parking
Hotels in the wider ground area that list parking as a property facility. This searches for hotel accommodation with parking; it does not sell or reserve matchday parking spaces.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. London hotels with parking is close to The Cherry Red Records Stadium stadium area; the search remains distinct through its area label and 5.0 km radius. Search dates: 2027-01-30 to 2027-01-31.You can still compare hotels using the correct match dates, guest numbers and preferred area.
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See all hotels in this areaMake a night of it
Stay near the ground, the station or the city centre and enjoy the away day without rushing straight home.
The return journey could not be confirmed, so the planning estimate remains available alongside hotel options.
- The return journey could not be confirmed, so the planning estimate remains available alongside hotel options.
- Staying over breaks up the longer journey and avoids a late trip home.
- Staying near the station can make the next-morning journey home easier.
Stockport County at AFC Wimbledon
Sat 30 Jan 2027
2 nights · 2 people · 1 room
Recommended area: City centre
£100 per person · £200 for 1 room · 2 nights
Stay over. Enjoy the away day properly.
Use the verified away-guide cards to plan a pre-match stop without guessing at venue names.
Staying over gives you time to eat without rushing for the last train or a long drive home.
Choose a city-centre stay and make more of the trip before travelling home.
A station-area stay can make arrival and the next-morning journey easier.
Pubs & food
at AFC Wimbledon
A focused shortlist of where to drink and where to eat around AFC Wimbledon, combining established destination research with only relevant current pub and food signals.
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Pubs & bars
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Before you head to the ground
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Plough Lane is not a ground where every nearby pub works for visiting support, so your rail route matters. Waterloo arrivals have the cleanest meeting plan at Earlsfield: The Earlsfield is beside the station and has established away-fan evidence, then it is about 20 minutes on foot. District Line groups can use Wimbledon Park and the Woodman, the current designated away pub. Haydons Road is the closest rail stop for straight-to-ground travel; Tooting Broadway is better if food matters, with Tooting Market about 25 minutes away. Wimbledon town centre is the best-evidenced overnight base: visiting fans have stayed by the station, with the 493 running to the stadium, and the Alexandra accepts mixed support. Near the ground, the Garden Shed is a current home-and-away option, but do not assume other prominent pubs will admit visitors. Inside the away end, current guides confirm cashless drinks, pies, sausage rolls, pizza and vegetarian options; older large-following reports warn that concourse queues can be slow.
The Earlsfield
The Garden Shed
The Sultan
The Woodman
The Alexandra
Food & quick bites
Where to grab a bite, have a proper meal or try the local matchday favourite.
Tooting Market
The strongest food stop for Northern Line arrivals: multiple independent traders close to Tooting Broadway, around 25 minutes from the ground. Korean fried chicken, bao and bibimbap at Green Choy are a better bet than relying on stadium kiosks.
Cherry Red Records Stadium away concourse
The reliable fallback after the turnstiles: current visiting guides confirm pies, sausage rolls, pizza, vegetarian food and a bar in the away end. It is cashless, so there is no need to hunt for an ATM.
Well Kneaded Earlsfield
A proper sit-down option on Garratt Lane: seasonal sourdough pizza with vegetarian choices and a current group feasting menu for eight-plus. It suits families or groups who want food sorted before joining the matchday flow.
Double Bubble Cafe
A no-frills Garratt Lane café on the Earlsfield route, useful for breakfast or a cheap plate before the pub. Think egg and chips, jackets and straightforward café food rather than a long sit-down meal.
McChina Eating
Family-run Cantonese food on Haydons Road, handy for supporters coming via Haydons Road station or eating after the match. Shared starters, dumplings and salt-and-chilli dishes make more sense here than a rushed solo snack.
The Cherry Red Records Stadium, London — AFC Wimbledon v Stockport County