While the football on the pitch takes paramount importance, fans travelling to the Republic of Irelands' Aviva Stadium often leave the ground with positive experiences of the away section.
Though it is the smallest part of the stadium, the placement of travelling fans makes it one of the most individual and unique environments to be part of in international football.
Despite the small area that away supporters congregate in, they are still often able to make themselves heard – from the first whistle to the last – though much also depends on how their team performs on the pitch!
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What is the Aviva Stadium away end like?
The away end at the Aviva Stadium is located in North Stand. Anyone who has ever seen a match played at the Aviva Stadium on television will know that this end is by far the smallest part of the entire stadium, with the whole end being just one tier.
The away end does feel very separate from the rest of the stadium, thanks solely to the sheer size of the rest of the ground. Whether by design or not, you do feel like you are being imposed on by the rest of the stadium in the away end which helps to create an intimidating atmosphere.
It should be noted that the roof does not offer the same protection from the weather to away fans as it does to home fans, so if anyone has plans of travelling to Dublin to experience the atmosphere, bringing an umbrella or a rain jacket may be important on a rainy day.
One positive of the away end being a single tier is the view. Regardless of where your ticket is in the away end, you will have a good view of the pitch and feel close to the action unlike other stadiums that often place travelling fans far away from the action.
How many away fans normally go to the Aviva Stadium?
The number of away fans who attend matches at the Aviva Stadium often varies.
The Football Association, for instance, were given an allocation of 2,981 tickets as England played against Ireland. They managed to sell all of these within the first sale window. Given the proximity between the two countries, many England fans travelled to Dublin without tickets.
Smaller nations are often given a smaller allocation while bigger nations tend to be given just under 3,000 tickets. The likes of Germany and France would likely receive those kind of numbers.