For football fans in the UK, nothing says match day quite like a pint paired with a delicious hot pie but one stadium takes top spot for affordability. To determine this, experts at software solution provider Nsoft have analysed different UK stadiums’ match day snack prices, including the cost of a pint and a pie.
Ewood Park, home to Blackburn Rovers, takes the top spot with an impressive snack affordability score of 9.33. A pint costs £3.50, and a hot pie is priced at £2.80, making it the most affordable stadium for fans looking for quality refreshments at a reasonable price. In second place is Norwich’s Carrow Road, where a pint costs £3.50 and a hot pie is £3.00, giving it a solid score of 8.92.
The stadium offers great value for money while maintaining the authentic, spirited atmosphere that fans love.
Rounding out the top three is Bolton’s Toughsheet Community Stadium, which mirrors Carrow Road’s pricing with a pint at £3.50 and a pie at £3.00, earning an 8.92 score.
This stadium provides fans with an affordable and enjoyable match day experience without sacrificing the vibrant atmosphere.
Anfield, home to Liverpool FC, takes the top spot for the best game day atmosphere with a 61,276 capacity, just 0.02 km from the nearest train station, offering a Google rating of 4.7/5, a pint for £3.30, a pie for £3.40, and an overall score of 8.85/10.
Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, ranks second for game day atmosphere with a 74,197 capacity, 0.09 km from the nearest station, offering a pint for £3.00, a pie for £4.20, a Google rating of 4.6/5, and an overall score of 8.46/10.
The top 10 most affordable UK football stadiums, pint price and pie price:
Ewood Park, £3.50, £2.80
Carrow Road, £3.50, £3.00
Toughsheet Community Stadium, £3.50, £3.00
The Riverside Stadium, £3.60, £3.00
The Coventry Building Society Arena, £3.60, £3.00
St Andrew’s, £3.60, £3.00
bet365 Stadium (The Britannia Stadium), £3.60, £3.20
Anfield, £3.30, £3.40
The Stadium of Light, £4.10, £3.10
Bramall Lane, £3.50, £3.50
