Accrington Stanley Away 18th September 2021
From travelling up and down the country following Wigan Athletic, Accrington away was one of my favourite grounds I've been to due to the feeling that us fans received through the stewards and police.
Tickets were £25 for an adult and £15 for U18s to visit the Wham Stadium. At first it seemed a bit expensive but for the prices inside the stadium it is a sensible fee. It is easily accessible to get to from the train station being a 20 minute walk and on the coach it was easy to get there. Pre match is probably the best ground I've been for it all fans are welcome at the Crown Pub BB5 5DQ. Prices are cheap for pints and outside there is a butty van that serves pies, burgers, hot dogs and even alcohol. When we were there we had the pie, peas and gravy (see picture below). Also just outside the pub is Accrington's gazibo where they have live music and drinks. Inside they have a wide range of lager and cider. I have been to the Wham Stadium on another occasion in the cup and it was just the same experience. Accrington is one of only a few football clubs that you can whole heartedly say they care about all the fans matchday experience. The prices are fine inside and out, the pitch when we were there is always very good and for away fans the atmosphere is really good.
Wigan Athletic put in an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 4-1 victory away at Accrington Stanley in their League One clash. With an early goal from Jack Whatmough in the 6th minute was just the start for what was meant to be one of the best away games in the season. Accrington struggled to create many chances in the first half and Wigan doubled their lead just before the break, with Will Keane scoring. The first half ended 2-0 to Wigan. In the 52nd minute, Accrington managed to pull one back with a sensational finish from Michael Nottingham. Then one of the best moments in the season for Wigan Athletic happened. Charlie Wyke our recent signing from Sunderland scored his first goal for Wigan infront of the away fans who were going bedlam in the stand. Wyke then managed to score in the 90th minute just to be the cherry on the cake for what was a brilliant away day.
Overall, I would rate Accrington away as a 9/10.
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