Away fans’ guide to Riga: Key information for England fans

England's World Cup qualification campaign will continue in October with a trip to Riga to take on Latvia.

After winning all five of their opening qualifying matches, the Three Lions have the opportunity to officially book their place at the World Cup next summer by picking up three points in the Latvian capital.

If you are an England fan making the trip over to Riga for the match, then our guide below has all the information you need to know.

How many England fans are going to Riga?

England have been given an official allocation of 2,546 tickets for the match against Latvia on Tuesday, 14 October. All of these tickets have been sold to supporters who have accumulated the most supporter caps in recent seasons. 

It isn't inconceivable that more than 2,546 England fans will travel over to Riga for the match, though. The Latvian capital is one of the most popular cities in Europe when it comes to drinking culture, which certainly aligns with how England fans enjoy spending their time on away trips. 

Where will England fans sit at the Daugava National Stadium?

The Daugava National Stadium is a unique stadium, in that it only has three stands. While it's not overly uncommon for smaller stadiums to be like this, what makes the Daugava National Stadium quite rare is that its open area is down one of the sides of the pitch rather than at one of the ends. 

England fans will take up the entirety of one of the two ends but it will be quite difficult for them to make themselves heard. The stands at the stadium aren't connected to each other, which has an impact on the acoustics, while the running track that wraps around the pitch also doesn't help.

Full fans' matchday guide for Lativia

Where to eat & drink for England fans in Latvia

England fans aren't going to be short of options when it comes to finding places to eat and drink in Riga, as it is a large part of the city's culture. The prices are likely to please the travelling England fans too, with the average cost of a pint in Riga being between €2 and €4. Some of the best places to drink in the city include:

• Aussie Backpackers Pub – Valnu iela 43, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
• Skyline Bar – Elizabetes iela 55, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
• Duvel's – Meistaru iela 10/12, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

How to get to the Daugava National Stadium: Guide for England fans in Riga

For fans staying in Riga, the stadium is accessible via bus or trolley. There are several different routes you can take but the best and quickest route is to take the trolley bus to Grizinklans. From here, the stadium is a mere five-minute walk away. 

Alternative options include taking bus routes 3, 6, 11, 13, or 51.