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Need Advice - Opportunity to Attend EPL Match Next Year
Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:27 pm
I'll be accompanying my daughter on her 8th grade class trip to London next March and would love to see an EPL match before we leave. I'm a Chelsea fan and my daughter plays club soccer year-round, so this would be a big deal if we could pull this off.
It turns out that Chelsea plays at Aston Villa on Saturday, March 15th --- which would work out great since we're heading back stateside the following day. I realize that this particular match may be a hard ticket to score, so I'd be willing to attend some other match being held on the 15th.
Any suggestion(s) on how to best secure tickets would be most appreciated as I gather some of you have attended EPL matches before. In the meantime I'm just scanning the Aston website to get as much general ticket info as I can. Thanks!
It turns out that Chelsea plays at Aston Villa on Saturday, March 15th --- which would work out great since we're heading back stateside the following day. I realize that this particular match may be a hard ticket to score, so I'd be willing to attend some other match being held on the 15th.
Any suggestion(s) on how to best secure tickets would be most appreciated as I gather some of you have attended EPL matches before. In the meantime I'm just scanning the Aston website to get as much general ticket info as I can. Thanks!
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Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:33 pm to MUMFORD
When I went and saw newcastle I had to become a member for i think $30 for the right to buy tickets from the team which go on sale a couple of weeks before each match. I think most teams have a similar setup.
They don't have a huge secondary market over there like they do here although I think it can be done. Not 100% sure.
Also keep in mind that matchdates can and do change due to TV or domestic/european cup fixtures.
They don't have a huge secondary market over there like they do here although I think it can be done. Not 100% sure.
Also keep in mind that matchdates can and do change due to TV or domestic/european cup fixtures.
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:41 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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When I went and saw newcastle I had to become a member for i think $30 for the right to buy tickets from the team which go on sale a couple of weeks before each match. I think most teams have a similar setup. They don't have a huge secondary market over there like they do here although I think it can be done. Not 100% sure. Also keep in mind that matchdates can and do change due to TV or domestic/european cup fixtures.
Interestingly, I did see the options (both on the Chelsea and Aston sites) to obtain a membership that would allow for ticket purchasing privileges. In this case, I likely will explore the membership options with Aston. Good point about match date changes. While the Chelsea/Aston game is definitely "option 1", we'll try to be flexible with March 15 being the only realistic date before us.
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:51 pm to MUMFORD
You do realize Villa plays in Birmingham? I know this may seem obvious, but I'm just making sure in addition to your ticket situation, that you're looking into rail passage from London to the Midlands and back that day.
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:00 pm to BleedPurpleGold
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You do realize Villa plays in Birmingham? I know this may seem obvious, but I'm just making sure in addition to your ticket situation, that you're looking into rail passage from London to the Midlands and back that day.
Thanks. I actually hadn't taken that into account. Will try to determine what additional rail fare is needed along with determining the travel logistics from our hotel.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:05 pm to MUMFORD
Just pulled this info on the London to Birmingham excursion. Looks like a single fare will run about 45 pounds on the low end
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London to Birmingham train times information
Trains to Birmingham depart from London Euston or Marylebone every ten minutes on average. The journey takes one and a half to two hours, although some indirect routes do take longer. Trains terminate at either Snow Hill or New Street station in Birmingham. Services are run by Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and London Midland.
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London to Birmingham train times information
Trains to Birmingham depart from London Euston or Marylebone every ten minutes on average. The journey takes one and a half to two hours, although some indirect routes do take longer. Trains terminate at either Snow Hill or New Street station in Birmingham. Services are run by Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and London Midland.
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:07 pm to MUMFORD
The trains are very nice usually. It is kind of expensive but I enjoyed my ride from London to Liverpool. Very beautiful countryside.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:18 pm to BleedPurpleGold
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The trains are very nice usually. It is kind of expensive but I enjoyed my ride from London to Liverpool. Very beautiful countryside.
Sounds good. Was last in Europe about 18 years ago. I loved traveling between countries on the various rail lines.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:26 pm to BleedPurpleGold
I know you said you are a Chelsea fan but Spurs play Arsenal at White Hart Lane on March 15th.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:27 pm to TheDude
Liverpool play United. Its a massive weekend for for the EPL.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:46 pm to BleedPurpleGold
I would definitely do either the Spurs or Liverpool/ManU game if the Chelsea match falls through. My daughter I'm sure will be thrilled just to see any match.
I really appreciate all of these "tidbits"
I really appreciate all of these "tidbits"
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 11:06 pm to MUMFORD
You could also try to catch a match in The Championship (English 2nd division) if the matches you're interested in don't pan out.
Just found the schedule for London based teams on March 15, 2014.
Millwall v Charlton Athletic
Queens Park Rangers v Yeovil Town
Reading v Derby County
Watford v Barnsley
The London based teams in the Championship are in bold.
The teams on the left are the home teams.
Watford is close to London as is Reading.
Just found the schedule for London based teams on March 15, 2014.
Millwall v Charlton Athletic
Queens Park Rangers v Yeovil Town
Reading v Derby County
Watford v Barnsley
The London based teams in the Championship are in bold.
The teams on the left are the home teams.
Watford is close to London as is Reading.
This post was edited on 6/25/13 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 6/25/13 at 11:39 pm to MUMFORD
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I would definitely do either the Spurs or Liverpool/ManU game if the Chelsea match falls through.
Take me with you!
Posted on 6/26/13 at 12:03 am to MUMFORD
I would hit up 9th division Cheddar FC. Pick up some apparel for the board please.
Posted on 6/26/13 at 12:05 am to Vicks Kennel Club
Yes.
Posted on 6/26/13 at 12:21 am to Bottom9
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You could also try to catch a match in The Championship (English 2nd division) if the matches you're interested in don't pan out. Just found the schedule for London based teams on March 15, 2014. Millwall v Charlton Athletic Queens Park Rangers v Yeovil Town Reading v Derby County Watford v Barnsley The London based teams in the Championship are in bold. The teams on the left are the home teams. Watford is close to London as is Reading.
QPR would be intriguing.
Posted on 6/26/13 at 12:23 am to GeauxColonels
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Take me with you!
Posted on 6/26/13 at 12:29 am to Vicks Kennel Club
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I would hit up 9th division Cheddar FC. Pick up some apparel for the board please.
Oh my! Good thing I'm trying to make sense of all of this in advance. Of course a nominal fee to cover transport and the like will be in order.
Posted on 6/26/13 at 8:45 am to Bottom9
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Millwall v Charlton Athletic
Are you trying to get this dude stabbed?
Posted on 6/26/13 at 9:12 am to MUMFORD
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Interestingly, I did see the options (both on the Chelsea and Aston sites) to obtain a membership that would allow for ticket purchasing privileges. In this case
thats how most clubs do it, only members can buy tickets, non members can get them right before the game if its not sold out
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