As the Three Lions head to Athens, Greece, for a second encounter with the Black and Whites in the UEFA Nations League, England fans in Athens expect their side to avenge a 1-2 home defeat at Wembley over a month ago.
Greece vs England, scheduled for 14 November, will be the 11th encounter between the two sides.
The Three Lions have dominated this matchup with seven wins, the only loss being the last encounter with the Black and Whites on 10 October 2024. Three points separate these sides in League B, Group 2 of the Nations League, so it is a question of whether Lee Carsley's next match in charge will yield a positive result for England fans going to Athens.
This post serves as a complete matchday guide for England fans in Athens. Read on to discover the best places to eat and drink, where to sit at the Athens Olympic Stadium, and how to reach the match venue.
How many England fans are going to Athens?
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According to England Football, the official website for the Three Lions, 3,500 tickets have been allocated to travelling fans. However, England also announced that they requested additional tickets for the trip to Greece, so we expect to see more England fans in Athens Olympic Stadium on matchday.
Notably, a total of 10,229 England fans had signed up for away tickets to Athens.
However, a ballot was needed to determine who received the Greece vs England tickets. As usual, members of the England Supporters Travel Club get priority booking for away matches, so that phase is complete.
The next procedure for determining who joins England fans in Athens was through a point system, in which case the cut-off point for ticket allocation for 25 active caps.
A mini ballot was also run to cater for England supporters who have 24 active caps but not all of them were allocated the tickets.
From the foregoing category, 2 tickets for England fans in Athens will see at least 3,500 inside the 69,618-capacity Olympic Stadium in Greece. At least 6 disabled fans with wheelchairs and a companion have been included in the sale. There will be 20 early access fans.
The ticket price for this match for away fans is £10.
Where will England fans sit at the Athens Olympic Stadium?
The 3,500 England fans expected at the Athens Olympic Stadium will occupy the upper tier in the away section. This will be a small number compared to the home fans, especially if you consider the fact that the stadium is one of the biggest football venues in Europe.
Moreover, there are an additional 60 seats in the away end, reserved for members who will not want to stand during the match. Those who applied for the seats should receive an email as soon as the sale is over.
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Full fans' matchday guide for Greece vs England
Where to eat and drink for England fans in Athens
If you are among the England fans in Athens, there are plenty of places to dine and wine, including pubs for those wishing to take a pint during the half-time break or at full-time.
Here are some notable pubs and hotels near the Athens Olympic Stadium.
- Pines Hotel – Chelidonous 78, Kifisia 145 64, Greece.
- Aktis Hotel Restaurant Cafe – ancient, Ποσειδώνος 08, harbour, Greece.
- Olympic Fashion Hotels – Souri 1, Chalandri 152 32, Greece.
- Novotel Athenese – 4, Michail Voda Str, Athens 104 39, Greece
- Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Avenue 40.2km, Between Exits 17, And 18, Athina 190 02, Greece.
How to get to Athens Olympic Stadium: A guide for England fans in Athens
Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, will open three hours before kick-off at 19:45 BSR, so if you are among the England fans going to watch the match, plan well.
Visiting fans are advised to use green metro line 1 and alight at Irini, the nearest station to the match venue. Taxis are not the best options because traffic snarlup is likely on matchday.
Once you alight from the train, you will walk about 20 minutes to the Athens Olympic Stadium.
Once the match ends, England fans in Athens Olympic Stadium are advised to remain inside the match venue for about 30 minutes. Trains from the venue to the pickup point in the city will operate until 01:30 a.m. local time, so you will still have plenty of time to catch one within the next hour or so after the game ends.
FAQs about England fans in Athens Olympic Stadium
How can England fans back in the UK watch Greece vs The Three Lions?
The UEFA Nations League clash will be televised live on ITVX and ITV.
Where will England fans in Athens collect their tickets?
The tickets will be available for collection from 13 November 2024 at the Fans Embassy at Moxy Hotel and next to Omonoia Station, all located outside the ticket collection point in Athens. Pick your tickets between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on 13 November 13 and 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on matchday. A free copy of the Lions Guide will also be available at the ticket collection point
What are the required documents for collecting Greece vs England tickets?
England fans in Athens should present a valid passport or driving license, ESTC membership card, or digital membership card at the ticket collection points.