Don’t just take our word for it when it comes to the best ways to get there, where to park, where to stay, or which pub to go when you’re going to see your team play Swindon Town away. Find out what other away fans thought of their visit to the Energy Check County Ground in our away day reviews.
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Review by MK Dons fan Pete Williams
Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?
I always go to our away games and having suffered a defeat midweek, it was a must win game for the Dons.
How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?
Went by car with friends and no problems getting to our parking space.
If you drove, was it easy to find car parking and make your way to the stadium?
Went to St Joseph’s school and paid £5 to park. Easy to find and the stadium is about a 10 minute walk away.
Which pubs did you go to before the game and what was the atmosphere like?
Originally we were going to the Cricket Club where we have been before without any trouble. When we got there the doorman said “sorry but home fans only”. Most strange as never any trouble before and I don’t understand why we weren’t allowed in. The doorman suggested the Bar in the ground which is for away fans only but we already knew that was closed! He then suggested the Merlin Pub which we then walked to for a pint and some food. Mainly home fans but no trouble.
What did you think of the food and drink available inside the ground?
Had a Cornish Pasty at half time for £5 which was one of the best I have tasted for a while.
What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?
We had a very good view of the game although our seats were very old and not comfortable at all. Bit of a squeeze getting in and out of the toilets though so don’t wait till the last moment would be my advice. Good entrance and exits though which made getting out of the ground very easy.
What was the atmosphere like during the match?
Good atmosphere throughout but as we bossed the game the home fans were very quiet on the whole.
How friendly were the home fans out of 10?
8/10
How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?
No problems walking back to the car and light traffic going back to Milton Keynes.
How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?
Food, drink and share of petrol came to about £35 but my ticket cost £22 for an OAP. Expensive to say the least for the facilities offered.
Would you recommend this away day to other fans?
Yes and no. Yes for ease of getting there and the good view from the stand but no in respect of the ticket cost and the toilet facilities.
Is there anything else you want to tell other away fans about your day?
I understand one of our coaches broke down on the way to the game but Swindon Football Club found out about it and arranged for the replacement coach to be quickly parked up so that our fans didn’t miss the start of the game. Well done to them.
Review by Stockport County fan Stuart MacKinlay
Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?
It was our first visit to Swindon. Both teams were playing excellent football in the lead up to the game so promised to be a great game.
How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?
We travelled by car via M60, M56, M6, M5 and then an A road, and there was very little traffic so it was no problem.
If you drove, was it easy to find car parking and make your way to the stadium?
We parked at a pub called the Swiss Charles and walked the 15 minutes from there to the stadium.
Which pubs did you go to before the game and what was the atmosphere like?
We were at the Swiss Charles which wasn’t the best but had a very friendly Landlord. There were Swindon fans in there who we chatted to and had a good conversation about the game.
Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?
We ate at a chippy nearby the pub after some advice by the locals that the food at the stadium was overpriced.
What did you think of the food and drink available inside the ground?
We didn’t eat in the ground as some Swindon fans had told us it wasn’t great and that it was expensive.
What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?
Stadium was old, however, felt safe and no problems. We were allocated the corner of the Arkell stand, (according to records 770 of us). There was a great atmosphere, and a great game, which we won 4-2. No problems with Swindon fans all, as we all joined in together for a minutes silence for Remembrance Day.
How friendly were the home fans out of 10?
10/10
How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?
Really easy and we had a great journey back to Stockport.
How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?
Cost for the day: Petrol £61, breakfast £5.90 and beer £20.
Would you recommend this away day to other fans?
I would definitely recommend this away day. The local people were very helpful. My only complaint was that there was just 1 toilet facility for what could be up to 1,000 fans.
Is there anything else you want to tell other away fans about your day?
I would suggest not to park at Cricket club or areas near as nightmare to get out.
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