Where you sit as an away fan changes the day. How close you are to the pitch, whether you can stand and how much noise your end can make all matter. This guide lists the away section at every ground in the Premier League, the EFL and the Scottish Premiership for 2026/27, with the allocation and what the view is like.
Allocations are for league matches and can rise for cup ties. Each ground links to its full Football Ground Guide page, with directions, pubs and the seating plan.
The biggest away allocations
- Bolton Wanderers (EFL Championship): 5,000 over two tiers; reserved entirely for away fans
- Bristol City (EFL Championship): Up to 4,200: the whole Atyeo Stand, one of the largest away allocations in the division
- Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship): Just under 4,000 typically, up to the whole 7,000-seat stand for big followings and cup ties
- Oldham Athletic (League Two): The Chadderton Road End, just over 3,700
- Sheffield Wednesday (League One): Typically 3,700 in the upper tier of the West Stand; around 8,000 for cup matches using the lower tier and north-west corner too
- Heart of Midlothian (Scottish Premiership): Up to 3,676 in the Roseburn Stand; a smaller portion for small followings
- Port Vale (League Two): Up to 3,353 in the Bycars End
- Doncaster Rovers (League One): Up to 3,344 in the North Stand; a segment of the East Stand takes it to 3,700
- Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League): Roughly 3,300 in the lower tiers of the South and South East Stands, blocks S1B to S1F
Premier League away ends
| Club | Away section | Allocation | Standing | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | South East corner, lower tier | Just under 3,000 for Premier League games, around 6,000 for cup ties | Usually standing | Behind the goal and close to the pitch. The back rows sit under the Club Level overhang, which can hide high balls and the far goal. |
| Aston Villa | Doug Ellis Stand, lower tier | Around 2,900 across both tiers of the Doug Ellis Stand, north end: 1,600 in Block Q (lower) and 1,300 in Block P (upper) | Usually standing | Side-on rather than behind a goal; the lower block is closer to the action. |
| Bournemouth | Corner next to the Energy Consulting East Stand | Around 1,300 in the corner of the East Stand; up to 2,000 for cup matches | Safe standing | Single tier, close to the pitch: good, if a little low. |
| Brentford | East Stand | Around 1,600 in part of the East Stand for league games; around 2,000 for cup matches | Usually standing | Excellent, no restricted views. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | South Stand, lower tier | Roughly 3,300 in the lower tiers of the South and South East Stands, blocks S1B to S1F | Usually standing | No pillars, plenty of legroom and padded seats, a rarity in English football. |
| Chelsea | Shed End, lower tier | Roughly 3,000 across both tiers of the right-hand side of the Shed End; the whole Shed End (about 6,000) for cup matches | Usually standing | Good from both tiers, but the lower tier can struggle to follow the far end. |
| Coventry City | South Stand | Around 3,000 in the western side of the South Stand; the entire stand for big cup ties | Usually standing | Clear and unobstructed: no pillars anywhere. |
| Crystal Palace | Arthur Wait Stand | Around 2,000 on the south side of the Arthur Wait Stand, towards the Whitehorse Lane End; more for cup ties | Usually standing | Fine from the front; pillars further back. |
| Everton | Corner next to the North Stand, lower tier | Lower corner of the North Stand, behind the goal (at Goodison they sat side-on in the Bullens Road) | Usually standing | Steep stand, right on top of the action, no restricted views. |
| Fulham | Putney End | Approximately 2,700 on the riverside half of the Putney End | Usually standing | Support beams in front of some seats. |
| Hull City | Corner next to the MKM Stand (North Stand) | North-east corner, across the North and East Stands | Usually standing | Very good, no pillars, lots of space. |
| Ipswich Town | Cobbold Stand, both tiers, Sir Alf Ramsey end | 3,000 since the 2024 redevelopment, with safe-standing rails throughout | Safe standing | Side-on rather than behind the goal; the lower rows of the upper tier near the halfway line are the best spot. |
| Leeds United | John Charles West Stand, upper tier | 1,566 in the upper tier of the John Charles Stand towards the South Stand; a further 1,104 in the lower tier when needed (2,670 in all) | Usually standing | Supporting pillars along the front of the upper tier can block the view; the lower tier is unobstructed. |
| Liverpool | Anfield Road End, lower tier | Around 3,000 in the Anfield Road lower tier | Usually standing | Much improved since the 2024 rebuild; the back rows used to sit under the overhang. |
| Manchester City | South Stand, lower tier | Around 3,000 on the right side of the South Stand across three tiers; doubled for cup games | Usually standing | Good from all three tiers; the first two are preferable. |
| Manchester United | Corner next to the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand | Roughly 3,000 for league games in the corner between the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and the East Stand, 2,500 of them safe-standing; up to 9,000 for cup ties with half of the East Stand upper tier | Safe standing | Old Trafford in all its glory: the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand to the right, the Stretford End opposite. |
| Newcastle United | Leazes Stand, upper tier | Up to 3,000 for league games in the top tier of the Leazes Stand; more for cup ties | Usually standing | A great view of the whole stadium and the city, but a long way from the pitch: not one for a fear of heights or poor eyesight. |
| Nottingham Forest | Bridgford Stand, lower tier | Around 2,500 in the left-hand side of the Bridgford Stand lower tier (as seen from the pitch); the whole end for cup ties | Usually standing | No obstructed seats, plenty of room on the concourse. |
| Sunderland | North Stand, upper tier | 3,000 in the upper tier of the North Stand; up to 9,000 for cup ties | Usually standing | Mixed: high and distant; the back rows feel tucked into the roof. |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Corner next to the North Stand, lower tier | Up to 3,000 in the lower tier of the north-east corner; up to 9,000 over all three tiers for domestic cup ties | Usually standing | Good, close views; the sun shines straight into this corner early and late in the season, bring a cap. |
EFL Championship away ends
| Club | Away section | Allocation | Standing | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City | Gil Merrick Stand, lower tier | Around 2,000 in the right half of the Gil Merrick lower tier; the whole lower tier (4,000+) for cup games | Usually standing | Good, no obstructions; food and drink on the concourse. |
| Blackburn Rovers | Bryan Douglas Darwen End, both tiers | Just under 4,000 typically, up to the whole 7,000-seat stand for big followings and cup ties | Usually standing | Excellent in both tiers: closer in the lower, louder under the roof in the upper. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Franking Sense Stand (South Stand) · Upper tier | 5,000 over two tiers; reserved entirely for away fans | Usually standing | Behind the goal. |
| Bristol City | Atyeo Stand | Up to 4,200: the whole Atyeo Stand, one of the largest away allocations in the division | Usually standing | Excellent: close to the pitch, no pillars. |
| Burnley | Barnfield Construction Stand | Usually 2,414, on the side nearest the Bob Lord Stand | Usually standing | Behind the goal, covered. |
| Cardiff City | Corner next to the Grange End (Canton Stand) | Up to 1,800 in the corner between the Grange End and the Ninian Stand; more for domestic cup ties | Usually standing | Good view, close to the pitch. |
| Charlton Athletic | Jimmy Seed Stand (South Stand) | Around 3,000 in the Jimmy Seed Stand, more for cup ties | Usually standing | Generally good; some supporting beams partially restrict the view. |
| Derby County | Corner next to the South Stand | Around 2,700 in the corner between the East and South Stands; up to about 5,000 for cup ties | Usually standing | Excellent from the away corner. |
| Lincoln City | Rilmac Stand (Bridge McFarland Stand) | The Rilmac Stand; the Stacey West Stand opens for larger followings | Seated | Clear; the Stacey West has a couple of front pillars. |
| Middlesbrough | East Stand, lower tier | Nearly 3,000 at the southern end of the East Stand, by the south-east corner | Usually standing | Excellent view and acceptable legroom. |
| Millwall | North Stand, lower tier | The North Stand, behind the goal; capacity limited to keep segregation effective | Usually standing | Behind the goal, modern stand (1993). |
| Norwich City | South Stand | Around 2,500 in blocks F, G and H of the South Stand, in the corner by the Barclay Stand and the Holiday Inn | Safe standing | Very good: in line with the penalty area, steep stand, the Norwich skyline from the back rows. Safe-standing areas at the front. |
| Portsmouth | Milton End | Part of the Milton End behind the goal; the whole end for cup ties | Safe standing | Behind the goal; check for obstructed-view seats when buying. |
| Preston North End | Bill Shankly Kop | Around 3,000 for league games in the Bill Shankly Kop; sometimes the entire stand for cup matches | Usually standing | Clear, unobstructed, steep enough to feel close even at the top. |
| Queens Park Rangers | School End, upper tier | Approximately 1,800 in the upper tier of the School End; around 2,500 when the lower tier is opened too | Usually standing | Close behind the goal. |
| Sheffield United | HE Barnes Bramall Lane Stand, lower tier | Around 3,000 in the lower tier; the upper tier can be opened for cup ties | Usually standing | Good views: the stands are close to the pitch. |
| Southampton | Corner next to the Chapel Stand | Around 3,000 in the Chapel / Kingsland corner since 2024-25, with safe-standing areas | Safe standing | No obstructed views from the corner. |
| Stoke City | Corner next to the Caldwell Construction South Stand | Around 2,800 in the south-east corner (added in 2017); 10 % of capacity for cup ties | Safe standing | Fairly good from the corner. |
| Swansea City | North Stand | Around 2,000 in the middle of the North Stand; between 1,500 and 3,500 depending on demand | Usually standing | Excellent: modern single tier, no pillars, plenty of legroom. |
| Watford | Vicarage Road Stand | Around 2,200 on the eastern side of the Vicarage Road Stand | Usually standing | Generally good, though legroom and the concourse are slightly cramped. |
| West Bromwich Albion | Smethwick End | Around 2,500 for league games; the whole Smethwick End for some cup ties | Usually standing | Behind the goal, covered, no pillars. |
| West Ham United | Sir Trevor Brooking Stand, lower tier | Just under 3,000 for league games across the lower and upper tiers of the south-west corner; over 8,000 for domestic cup ties | Usually standing | No obstructed views, but the gap where the running track was leaves you a long way from the action at the far end. |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Steve Bull Stand, lower tier | Around 2,750; up to 1,500 more high in the upper tier for cup ties | Usually standing | Seated well back from the pitch, which makes the playing surface look bigger than it is. |
| Wrexham AFC | Wrexham Lager Stand, upper tier | Upper tier of the Wrexham Lager Stand, a smaller allocation than most grounds at this level | Usually standing | Pretty good, close enough to be heard. |
League One away ends
| Club | Away section | Allocation | Standing | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Wimbledon | North Stand | Around 1,500 in the North Stand | Usually standing | Behind the goal; parts of the far end can feel distant. |
| Barnsley | Barry Murphy Stand (North Stand) | Typically 2,000, on the west side of the Barry Murphy Stand near the old Main Stand; up to 4,700 when demand is high | Usually standing | Excellent and largely pillar-free. |
| Blackpool | East Stand (temporary) | Around 2,500 in the temporary East Stand | Usually standing | Side-on; the front rows look through supporting pillars. |
| Bradford City | Bradford Lifts Stand (Midland Road) | Around 1,300 in blocks F and G of the Bradford Lifts Stand; around 1,840 when the TL Dallas Stand opens | Seated | Unobstructed, no pillars; a glass windscreen along one side. |
| Bromley | Cricket Club Terrace (Side Terrace) | Side Terrace from the corner flag to just past the halfway line; all games segregated | Usually standing | Reasonable height, but floodlight pylons along the front and no roof. |
| Burton Albion | Main Stand (South Stand) | Around 1,400, mainly in the Main Stand; a large share of the crowd for cup ties | Seated | Modern stand, no supporting pillars. |
| Cambridge United | Mead Grab & Plant Stand (South Stand) | Around 1,600 in the South Stand (usually only the section nearest the Habbin opened); close to 1,000 more on the southern Habbin terrace for big games | Usually standing | Excellent, raised, clear. |
| Doncaster Rovers | North Stand | Up to 3,344 in the North Stand; a segment of the East Stand takes it to 3,700 | Usually standing | Good sightlines and legroom, though you are a long way from the pitch; front rows get wet in heavy rain. |
| Huddersfield Town | South Stand | Typically around 2,500, up to 4,000 in the South Stand | Usually standing | Good, particularly when play is at your end. |
| Leicester City | Corner next to the North Stand | Just over 3,000 in the north-east corner | Usually standing | Good view, if a fair distance from the pitch. |
| Leyton Orient | East Stand (Main Stand) | Around 1,000 in sections C and D of the East Stand, towards the Tommy Johnston end | Seated | A few pillars obstruct nearby seats: pick carefully. |
| Luton Town | Oak Road End | The Oak Road End behind the goal | Usually standing | Behind the goal, close. |
| Mansfield Town | North Stand | Around 1,900 in the North Stand | Usually standing | Clear, no supporting pillars. |
| Milton Keynes Dons | North Stand, upper tier | Around 3,000 in the upper tier of the north-east corner; both tiers of the North Stand for big games (around 8,000) | Usually standing | Elevated and excellent; the front rows of the section are best. |
| Notts County | Jimmy Sirrel Stand | Around 1,400 along the side in the Jimmy Sirrel Stand; more for big games and cup ties | Seated | Excellent, clear perspective. |
| Oxford United | North Stand | Just under 1,500 in blocks 27 – 29 of the North Stand, towards the open end | Usually standing | Very good, with enough legroom. |
| Peterborough United | Main Stand, both tiers, GH Display end | Up to 1,800; unsold seats go back to home fans | Usually standing | Level with the penalty area; pillars can restrict the view, wooden seats in the upper tier. |
| Plymouth Argyle | Kawasaki Barn Park End | Around 1,300, rising to about 2,022 when demand requires | Usually standing | Good, covered, comfortable. |
| Reading | Corner next to the South Stand | Around 2,327 in the south-east corner of the South Stand | Usually standing | One of the more comfortable away sections in the country: space, legroom, no pillars. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | West Stand (Leppings Lane End), upper tier | Typically 3,700 in the upper tier of the West Stand; around 8,000 for cup matches using the lower tier and north-west corner too | Usually standing | Generally very good, especially when play is at your end. |
| Stevenage | South Stand | 1,400 – 1,900 in the South Stand; around 2,000 with sections of the Main Stand | Usually standing | Behind the goal; recently refurbished. |
| Stockport County | See the ground guide | |||
| Wigan Athletic | North Stand | The North Stand | Usually standing | Good view, generous legroom. |
| Wycombe Wanderers | WhiffAway Stand | More than 1,800 in the WhiffAway Stand, entirely for visitors; part of the Main Stand added for cup ties | Usually standing | Behind the goal. |
League Two away ends
| Club | Away section | Allocation | Standing | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | Coppice Terrace | Up to 2,600 on the Coppice Terrace; around 800 extra covered seats in the Eric Whalley Stand section nearest the terrace | Usually standing | Close to the pitch, largely unobstructed; completely open to the elements. |
| Barnet | Stand '66 | 1,922 in Stand '66 | Usually standing | Unobstructed, good spacing between rows. |
| Bristol Rovers | Poplar Terrace | Just over 1,000 on the Poplar Terrace; seats in the South Stand when needed | Usually standing | Generally good, though pillars and the old layout obstruct some spots. |
| Cheltenham Town | Hazlewoods Stand | Just over 1,100 in the Hazlewoods Stand | Usually standing | Good from most seats; sit a few rows back. |
| Chesterfield | Chesterfield College Community East Stand | Block E1 of the Little East Stand; blocks E2 and E3 for bigger followings | Seated | Excellent, unobstructed, close to the pitch. |
| Colchester United | JobServe Stand (East Stand) | Around 1,000 in the northern part of the JobServe Stand; the Roman Cars Stand (up to 2,000) for clubs that travel in numbers | Usually standing | Steep stands keep you close; good sightlines from nearly every seat. |
| Crawley Town | KR-L Stand | Up to 1,600 on the KR-L terrace (smaller followings get the north-west corner), plus a few seats in the East Stand | Usually standing | Standing behind the goal; pick your own spot. |
| Crewe Alexandra | Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van Stand | Up to 1,680 in the Ice Cream Van Stand | Usually standing | Some views obstructed by the pillars holding up the stand; cramped when full. |
| Exeter City | Tracks Suzuki Away Stand | 950 on the covered terrace (200 in the smaller block towards the Main Stand) plus around 350 seats in blocks L and M of the Main Stand | Usually standing | Terrace behind the goal; the Main Stand seats are pillar-free with an unobstructed view. |
| Fleetwood Town | Percy Ronson Stand | Around 800 in the Percy Ronson Stand; the Parkside Stand opens for cup ties and big followings | Usually standing | Fully covered, no supporting pillars. |
| Gillingham | Brian Moore Stand | Around 1,500 in the Brian Moore Stand, nearest the Medway Stand; about 200 covered seats in the Gordon Road Stand | Usually standing | Clear, from a temporary stand; the Gordon Road seats are elevated with excellent views. |
| Grimsby Town | Osmond Stand | Around 600 in one corner of the Osmond Stand; the whole stand when demand is high | Usually standing | Generally good, but several supporting pillars restrict some seats. |
| Newport County | Bisley Stand | Around 580 at the southern end of the Bisley Stand; a temporary block of just over 400 in the South End when needed | Seated | The better of the two away areas: covered, no pillars. |
| Northampton Town | Persimmon Homes South Stand | 972 in the South Stand; more for cup ties. Followings of 550 or fewer are moved to the East Stand | Usually standing | Unobstructed, close to the pitch. |
| Oldham Athletic | Chadderton Road End | The Chadderton Road End, just over 3,700 | Usually standing | Generally good, especially when attacking your end; several pillars restrict some areas. |
| Port Vale | Bycars End | Up to 3,353 in the Bycars End | Usually standing | Good overall, some restricted sections behind pillars. |
| Rochdale | Willbutts Lane Stand (Reside Estate Agency Stand) | Around 1,500 at the Sandy Lane end of the Willbutts Lane Stand; the whole stand (about 3,650) when demand is high | Usually standing | Generally good, clear sight of the action. |
| Rotherham United | Mears Stand | Around 2,500 in the Mears Stand; a section of the Ben Bennett Stand instead when fewer visitors are expected | Usually standing | Good, modern sightlines; the top rows are a steep climb with no handrails, so pick lower rows if mobility is an issue. |
| Salford City | East Terrace | Around 1,200 on the East Terrace, plus 200 seats in the Moor Lane Stand at no extra cost | Usually standing | Covered; mesh panels under the roof let the wind through. |
| Shrewsbury Town | SY Communications North Stand | Up to 1,796, the whole North Stand | Usually standing | Good, especially at your end; ample legroom, steep rake. |
| Swindon Town | Arkells Stand, lower tier | Around 1,200 along one side in the Arkells Stand; the Stratton Bank End takes it to 2,000, or 3,300 for a high-profile match | Usually standing | Close to the penalty area: reasonable, best when play is at your end. |
| Tranmere Rovers | Everclad Cowshed Stand | Up to 2,500 in the Cowshed | Usually standing | Excellent, pillar-free. |
| Walsall | Community Stand | The Community Stand behind the goal | Usually standing | Behind the goal, modern 1990 ground. |
| York City | See the ground guide | |||
Scottish Premiership away ends
| Club | Away section | Allocation | Standing | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | South Stand | Around 2,500 on one side of the South Stand; up to 4,500 | Seated | Cantilever stand, clear view. |
| Celtic | See the ground guide | |||
| Dundee | Bob Shankly Stand | Up to 3,000 in the Bob Shankly Stand; a further 1,000 in the Main Stand towards that end | Usually standing | Excellent. |
| Dundee United | Jim McLean Stand | Around 1,400 in the Jim McLean Stand; the West Stand and blocks of the Main Stand take it to around 3,500 for Old Firm games and derbies | Seated | Corner view from two tiers. |
| Falkirk | See the ground guide | |||
| Heart of Midlothian | Roseburn Stand | Up to 3,676 in the Roseburn Stand; a smaller portion for small followings | Usually standing | Steep, good facilities. |
| Hibernian | See the ground guide | |||
| Kilmarnock | See the ground guide | |||
| Motherwell | See the ground guide | |||
| Rangers | Broomloan Road Stand, lower tier | Around 2,500 in the lower tier of the Broomloan Stand, Govan corner, under a video screen; 2,000 for Celtic, more for cup ties | Usually standing | Excellent. |
| St Johnstone | North Stand | Up to 2,000 in the North Stand; the Ormond Stand and part of the Main Stand for big followings | Usually standing | Good view and facilities in a tidy, compact ground. |
| St Mirren | See the ground guide | |||
Allocations and stand details come from Football Ground Guide's stadium pages. Clubs can change allocations from one match to the next, so check your own club's ticket news before you travel.