Liverpool FC fans can not only be proud of their team now, but also of the fact that Anfield Stadium is the best football stadium in the UK. Plus, it serves one of the cheapest pints and pies in the country!
According to a study done by software provider Nsoft, Anfield topped the list of the best overall stadium in the country. The experts ranked the stadiums based on capacity, accessibility, cost of a pie and pint, parking facilities and Google rating.
Anfield Stadium doesn’t just provide top vibes and banter during games, it also has a high Google rating of 4.7/5, a capacity of 61,276 and just a short 0.02 km stroll from the nearest train station. What is more, the stadium offers affordable refreshments, with a pint costing just £3.30 and a pie setting fans back just £3.40. As a result, Anfield topped the list as the best overall football stadium in the UK, scoring 8.85 out of 10.
Second on the list was Old Trafford with an overall score of 8.46 and a close call to Liverpool, while St James’ Park was left in the dust with a measly score of 6.80. Carrow Road took the fourth spot scoring 6.59, and The Riverside Stadium scored 6.53 being fifth on the list.
The most affordable stadium in the UK is officially Ewood Park with a pie price of just £2.80 and a pint ££3.50, which, is more expensive than Anfield, we might add! Carrow Road took the second spot, while Toughsheet Community Stadium came third. Surprisingly, Anfield Stadium is eighth on the list of the most affordable stadiums.
The best football stadiums in the UK
| Rank | UK Stadium | Stadium Capacity | Walking Distance to Nearest Train Station (km) | Cost of a Pint | Cost of a Pie | Google Review Rating /5 | On-site parking available? | Overall Stadium Score /10 |
| 1 | Anfield | 61,276 | 0.02 | £3.30 | £3.40 | 4.7 | No | 8.85 |
| 2 | Old Trafford | 74,197 | 0.09 | £3.00 | £4.20 | 4.6 | Yes | 8.46 |
| 3 | St James’ Park | 52,305 | 0.15 | £4.90 | £3.90 | 4.6 | No | 6.80 |
| 4 | Carrow Road | 27,359 | 0.80 | £3.50 | £3.00 | 4.5 | No | 6.59 |
| 5 | The Riverside Stadium | 34,742 | 1.30 | £3.60 | £3.00 | 4.5 | Yes | 6.53 |
| 6 | The Coventry Building Society Arena | 32,609 | 0.20 | £3.60 | £3.00 | 4.3 | Yes | 6.37 |
| 7 | The Stadium of Light | 49,000 | 0.90 | £4.10 | £3.10 | 4.4 | No | 6.60 |
| 8 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 62,850 | 0.40 | £5.10 | £4.00 | 4.7 | Yes | 7.23 |
| 9 | Molineux | 32,050 | 1.10 | £5.00 | £3.60 | 4.6 | Yes | 5.66 |
| 10 | Stadium MK | 30,530 | 2.40 | £3.50 | £3.80 | 4.4 | Yes | 4.76 |
The most affordable football stadiums in the UK
| Rank | Stadium | Cost of a Pint | Cost of a Pie | Overall Snack Affordability Score |
| 1 | Ewood Park | £3.50 | £2.80 | 9.33 |
| 2 | Carrow Road | £3.50 | £3.00 | 8.92 |
| 3 | Toughsheet Community Stadium | £3.50 | £3.00 | 8.92 |
| 4 | The Riverside Stadium | £3.60 | £3.00 | 8.78 |
| 5 | The Coventry Building Society Arena | £3.60 | £3.00 | 8.78 |
| 6 | St Andrew’s | £3.60 | £3.00 | 8.78 |
| 7 | bet365 Stadium (The Britannia Stadium) | £3.60 | £3.20 | 8.38 |
| 8 | Anfield | £3.30 | £3.40 | 8.37 |
| 9 | The Stadium of Light | £4.10 | £3.10 | 7.91 |
| 10 | Bramall Lane | £3.50 | £3.50 | 7.90 |