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There are several aspects of football that make it a beautiful game with billions of followers around the world. One of them will be the size and breadth of football stadiums in different parts of the world. As with the most popular sports, it is not a surprise that the game demands big stadiums so that incredible memories can be created. Yet, there are some stadiums that manage to overwhelm others in their size and magnitude. The top 10 football stadiums in the world are:

These in my opinion are the top 5 awaydays of the current Premier and Football Leagues. Is your club listed?

After reaching an agreement with the local Council, Southend United can proceed to the next stage to build a new 14,000 capacity stadium.

Millwall have announced ambitious plans to transform the Den and expand capacity to 34,000.

Watford FC considers moving away from Vicarage Road to a new purpose-built 30,000 stadium.

Portsmouth have submitted plans to extend the Milton End, including 400 seats and more spectator facilities. This will also involve extending the roof area.

21 years after the Lorne Sreet Stand was opened in 1999, the Club will finally install 1,500 seats in the lower tier this Summer. This will fill an empty area, left since it was built. Thit has been made possible by Vale fan and pop idol Robbie Williams.

Brighton & Hove Albion have applied for planning permission to increase the capacity of the Amex Stadium to 32,000.

Peterborough United have announced that they have reached an agreement with Peterborough City Council to build a new stadium, within 3 years.

Manchester United have announced that they are to seek permission to create a new safe standing at area at Old Trafford.

West Ham United have announced that they are to install lower tier seating at the London Stadium, that are closer to the pitch.

Lincoln City have had approval from the local council to expand Sincil Bank by around 1450 seats.

Luton Town are now able to proceed with their plans to build a new stadium after no further appeals against the decision were received before the council deadline.

Everton have now submitted plans to build a new 52,000 capacity stadium at Bramley Dock.

The Club have announced that they have submitted plans to the local council, which they hope will be approved to allow them to build a new 10,000 seated stand to replace the current Peter Taylor (Main) Stand on one side of the City Ground. Work could start at the end of this current season.

Stroud District Council have given outline planning permission to build a new 5,000 capacity stadium for Forest Green Rovers FC. The new eco-friendly stadium is to be located near to Junction 13 of the M5.

Take a look at how the new Brentford Stadium is progressing in West London, as it looks to be completed for the start of next season.

The refurbished Mayflower Grandstand at Home Park Plymouth is on schedule to re-open on January 1st 2020.

Liverpool are set to allow their permit for a planning application for a 4,000 seat expansion to the Anfield Road stand to expire, as bigger plans are in the pipeline.

Coventry City have confirmed that they are to leave the Ricoh Arena and instead groundshare with Birmingham City at St Andrews for the 2019/20 season.

After announcing last month that the Club were to become the first club to install new seating with safety barriers at an existing Premier League ground, work has commenced at Molineux.

Could the Champions League Finalists one day see the Champions League Final played at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Everton are to progress to Stage 2 of their new Bramley Moore Docks Stadium plans with a second public consultation this summer, including what will happen to Goodison Park.

Our friends at Football Weekends Magazine are planning a groundhopping trip to the beautiful Stockholm in Sweden this July. Why not join them?

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See what we think of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Football Ground Guide visited it for the first match test event.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they plan to play their first match at their new stadium in early April.

The Club have announced that they are to seek planning permission to build a new 10,000 seated stand to replace the current Peter Taylor (Main) Stand on one side of the City Ground.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have made it known that they are looking to increase the capacity of Molineux to 46,000 over the next few years.

Luton Borough Council has approved plans for the Luton Town FC to build a new 17,500 capacity stadium.

The plans for the new stadium to be built for Australian team Sydney FC, look a little different to your normal bowl design. However, Sydney FC will need to groundshare with three other different venues whilst it is being built!

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they are to hold a test event for supporters at the new stadium on Sunday December 16th. This may indicate that the new stadium may open in January 2019.

West Ham United have reached an agreement with their landlords to sell a further 3,000 tickets per game.

Dulwich Hamlet FC are to return to their Champion Hill ground after reaching an agreement with the local Council and ground owners.

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The Scottish FA have announced that they are to remain at Hampden Park.

The 2018/19 season edition of the Football Ground Guide book entitled 'Football Grounds A Fans Guide' is out now! Information fully updated for the new season with many new colour ground photos. Now includes the 24 teams of the National League. 

Accrington Stanley have this week demolished the Whinney Hill Stand in preparation for the construction of a new 1500 capacity stand.

Shrewsbury Town have created history by being the first English Football League Club to install a Safe Standing at their Montgomery Waters Meadow Stadium.

Crystal Palace have received the go-ahead from Croydon Council to increase the capacity of Selhurst Park to over 34,000.

The building of a new stadium and academy for Aberdeen Football Club will begin this June. The new 20,000 capacity stadium will be built at Kingsford to the west of Aberdeen, will be part of a wider regeneration scheme costing £50m.

Media reports suggest that the Club have come to agreement with local property owners, to allow the new stadium plans to move forward. 

Fulham FC have received planning permission to build a new 9.000 seater stand at Craven Cottage.

That could be the prospect facing Sutton United or Bromley this season. As due to league rules if either side were gain promotion to the Football League, not only would they be relegated back to the National League, but then the National League would further demote them again to National League South.

Results of the Best of the 92 Survey held in conjunction with Football Weekends, naming the best five football grounds for away fans as voted by you!

Sheffield United have applied for planning permission to add 5,400 seats to the South Stand, taking the overall capacity of Bramall Lane to over 38,000.

The Club have announced that the existing North Terrace is to be closed for the rest of the season as works begin on the building of a new North Stand. 

Find out who visitors to the Football Ground Guide website and readers of Football Weekends Magazine voted as the best grounds of the 92 in England & Wales. Showing the overall Top 10 grounds and then top three per Division, including Championship, League One and League Two.

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Heart of Midlothian are to continue playing their home fixtures at Murrayfield due to delays in building the new Main Stand at Tynecastle.