Capacity23,404

CityPreston

AddressSir Tom Finney Way, PR1 6RU

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Deepdale is one of the oldest continuously used football grounds in the world, home to the national football museum's roots, and Preston make it a steep, close and proper old-ground away day. Here is how to do a matchday in Preston.

Getting there

Deepdale sits a couple of miles northeast of Preston station, around a 30 minute walk or a short taxi. Buses run from the bus station to the ground, and a matchday shuttle serves the area, with some park-and-walk options nearby. Street parking near the ground is limited, so plan your approach.

The away end

Away supporters are housed in the Bill Shankly Kop, behind one goal, with a typical allocation around 3,000 and room for more if the full stand is opened. It is steep for an EFL ground and close to the pitch, so a good following makes it a lively end. Arrive in good time for the searches.

Around the ground

The stadium sits on Sir Tom Finney Way, and the famous Splash statue of Finney outside is worth a look before kickoff. There is a good run of pubs on the walk in from the station. History drips off this place, and it is a real one for the groundhoppers to tick off.