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The game was very good, supporting a League 2 team I was not upset to lose out to a Premiership side as we played well. Fulham eventually ran out winners. The atmosphere was excellent with both sets of supporters singing, the noise does travel well.

The toilets were small, clean but functional. Getting away afterwards, the coach was waiting where it dropped us off, but the ground is easy to get away from. We got back to Exeter about 1.

Also hoping for a rare London win too! I tend to use trains for London games and so got the train to Putney Bridge and walked up. We were running late having only landed into Heathrow at so not much!

Home fans are generally friendly and on a couple of occasions struck up a conversation with us. I like the "cottage" stuck in one corner and the stand down one side is a good old fashioned looking stand. A brand new stand by the river, however, might look out of place with the other 3. They all sit down too!

Only in the last 5 minutes were there a couple of chants of come on Fulham. Should have gone Christmas shopping!!! Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. EPL Tickets. Shrewsbury Town. Doncaster Rovers. Cheltenham Town. Generic selectors. Exact matches only. Search in title. Search in content. Search in excerpt. Search in posts. Search in pages. Click here to open all panels. What is Craven Cottage Like? New Riverside Stand Building. What is it like for visiting supporters?

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Click on the trainline logo below:. Ticket Prices For Away Fans. Programme Price. Local Rivals. Chelsea, QPR and Brentford. Disabled facilities. Stadium Tours. Record and Average Attendance. Club links. Craven Cottage Fulham Feedback. Dean Williamson Blackpool 3rd April Why you were looking forward to going to the ground or not as the case may be : I have visited all but two of the London grounds so I was looking forward to crossing another off.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: On a nice day as it was today the stroll back to the station is pleasant and there are several routes the home supporters take on getting away from the ground and thus making it a quick exit either on foot or via tube away from the ground.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Aside from the result this was one of my favourite away days this season as is a must for anyone 'doing the 92'. Tom Sperrink Wolverhampton Wanderers 4th March Why were you looking forward to the game?

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was fine as we followed home fans back through the park and jumped on the tube. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The weather and the result put a dampener on things but even had both been better I feel Craven Cottage is over hyped.

Kate Brown Neutral 17th March View from the neutral section: 5. The teams coming out at the start of the game: 6. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground or not as the case may be : I was looking forward to the game as I love travelling away with West Ham and it just so happened to be my birthday. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Game attended: Ignoring the result we would with out a doubt would visit again. Mark Woods Everton 30th March Why you were looking forward to going to the ground or not as the case may be : In the race for 4th place and living in London I was really looking forward to the game, as well as this it looks unlikely I will be going to Fulham next season due to their league position.

The ground maybe old and small by Premiership standards, but you feel really close to the players which is a lot better then being high up in the gods like at other grounds 5. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: After the game I walked along the river bank back to Hammersmith Bridge to avoid the massive congestion outside the ground.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great day out made even better with three points, met some Fulham fans after the game and they were a really nice bunch, hope they stay up as would really like to return next year! James Butler Charlton Athletic 24th October Jordan Nugara Brentford 3rd April Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We bumped into someone we knew after the game who was driving so got a lift with them. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: One of my favourite away days.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Due to heading out on 65 minutes because of the disgrace we were forced to witness getting out and getting a train was easy. Attendance: 19, 4, away. Richard Stone Reading 24th October Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting back to the coaches was easy, although we were swimming against the tide to some extent.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Fulham is always a good away trip although results often go against us. View From The Away End Once inside the ground, we were allowed to choose our own seats, which was ideal for us with two little ones to cater for. Floodlight pylons Minus Points for Craven Cottage 1. None really. Steve Kelly Doing the 92 20th February Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: No problems in getting away from the ground and we visited a couple of pubs before getting the tube back into London.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: This was a thoroughly enjoyable outing to the Cottage. Paddy O'Brien Neutral 2nd April We were on a family holiday in London. It was far harder and more expensive to get seats to a Premier League Match. We could have gone to Arsenal and held up the back of the stadium but they wanted you to join the Arsenal club and then no guarantee of good seats and then offering top deck last few rows.

It was pretty easy, the Underground maps in London are easy to follow. Once we got off the Underground at Putney Station we simply asked and were pointed in the right direction. A wonderful Saturday stroll. We w alked through Fulham Palace and Bishop's Park, a beautiful walk, lots of people out and about, home fans were friendly.

We went to the Fulham clup before the match and bought scarves, shirts, hats, etc. Craven Cottage is simply great, the neighbourhood was good and walking in and seeing the pitch and the stands was a great feeling. The away end was segregated, big metal fence with guard allowing no access to or from Riverside Stand and cops keeping them separate in their end, but they were loud. Saw some MK Dons fans with jersey's on in Riverside Stand and they were told they had to move to the visitor's stand and couldn't watch the match in Riverside Stand which I did find slightly odd.

Both clubs were in a relegation fight and they both needed to win. The atmosphere was good, not as many fans as I expected and less songs and chants. I had contacted the club directly through email to buy tickets and they sold us a package that included a Pre-Match Meal in McBride's another Fulhamerica player underneath the Riverside Stand, plus half time and post match drinks, snacks and a meet and greet with two of the players.

It was about the same price as holding up the back of the Emirates but with a lot of extras, food, drink, meet and greet. I asked if they could have Tim Ream or Hyndman come to the meet and greet and they gave me no promises. The Pre match meal was phenomenal. I was not expecting the quality of the food that was served and that it was essentially all you could eat. It was actually one of the best meals we had on holiday…I was stunned at how good the food was at the match.

They also didn't seem to be limiting the pre match pints either. We sat in the Riverside Stand near the Director's box, next to the MK Dons players not in the 18 and then who sat two rows directly in front of us just prior to the match?

It was rumored he was scouting the Dembele who now plays for Celtic. My son moved down a little lower and got a good picture of him with a cell phone. The game was also great. Fulham took lead early in the second half, Dons then equalised. Fulham won the game in the 75th minute with a second goal to make it The scoreline might not have been this close if Cropper hadn't played so well for the Dons.

They were both very friendly, answered lots of questions, autographs, tons of photographs, etc. We also met a lot of Europeans from Belgium, Denmark and Sweden, plus other Americans who had also came to the match. We waited a while to leave due to the post match meet and greet and then at Tube waited for a large crowd of mixed drunk and semi-unruly Dons fans to get on train before we got on the next train.

It was a great day, I would definitely go to Craven Cottage again and I would pay up for the same package at McBride's.

It was well worth it. Maybe next time they will be in Premier League? Jon Thomson Neutral 10th September Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Easy enough reverse route, traffic seemed a bit clogged up but leaving on public transport this wasn't an issue and I was back in central London quickly enough. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Weather aside it was a fun day — decent level of attacking football, one of the few old school grounds left in the region that seemed a friendly club and a reasonably priced ground.

William Horwood Norwich City 18th October Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Fine until you reach the tube station, which is not really equipped to handle large crowds. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A pleasant trip and a better result that I'm used to, but the atmosphere is always slightly lacking at Craven Cottage.

John Handley Neutral 2nd January Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: We enjoyed the game and would probably go again if it is a meaningful match up. Jamie Hanson Leeds United 7th March Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Easy to get out and get home. Despite being gutted about their equaliser. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: What a great evening and Craven Cottage is a nice ground.

Shaun Leeds United 7th March Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Again very easy. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall, my visit to Craven Cottage was enjoyable apart from Leeds not winning!

Peter Yeoman Wolverhampton Wanderers 18th March As Fulham had beaten League leaders Newcastle United the week before this was an easier win than I had expected Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Little problem apart from some congestion at Putney Bridge Station.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A really good day out — what can be better than to be able to walk to the ground through a park alongside a major river helps when you win though! Matthew Edge Sheffield Wednesday 19th August Craven Cottage is one of the very last 'traditional' grounds that gives you the 'old school' feel about football. In the Championship League we're now used to visiting these wonderful new stadiums but often lose the 'old school' vibe.

This gave us access to unlimited train and underground to, in and out of London. Great value. The pub is for visiting fans only. There is a drinks cart a little further toward the Thames side of the away ground and they do serve really quick. Just short of a fiver a pint. W inning an away game is always special and we did our part with the atmosphere. The stewards seemed relaxed and helpful when needed. The lager was pretty poor to be honest but the pie was decent. Toilet facilities are very good and there is a bookies cabin for any pre match fancies.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:. The crowd move quickly through the park. No issues or trouble before or after the game. Fulham fans are very well behaved. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:. Enjoyed the day. If you've never been to Craven Cottage then get in now before the club erect some ghastly and too familiar 'modern' stadium.

The ground has character and oozes tradition! Yaz Shah Bristol Rovers 22nd August I watched most home and away Rovers games last season. This was a good tester for our side and a chance to progress and possibly meet a bigger team or even Bristol City in next round. I met up with a Gashead who I had met at the end of last season at Gillingham. The alternative was a walk along the river bank which Steve had done before on his previous visits to Craven Cottage.

Outside the ground, a steward asked us how many fans we were bringing. I think because he was surprised to see how many supporters had already entered with an hour to go to kick off.

What a lovely ground. I loved it. The away stand is not too steep and there were no pillars in our way. We had over 1, supporters but there was plenty of room to sit or stand. It was very comfortable and most of the Gasheads stood. It was a brilliant game for us. Ellis Harrison scored on 13 minutes with a superb three man move. Fulham could not break us down and did not have one decent shot the whole match that troubled our goalie. Our fans were superb, singing all the way.

Stewards were friendly enough and did not bother whether we were standing or sitting. Beer nice, one toilet a bit small for so many fans and a bit wet. There were televisions outside on the concourse showing the match being played so good. All in all, one of the nicest places to watch football as an away supporter. The Fulham supporters silent for most of the match. Honest reviews by them on YouTube after saying we deserved it. Great video taken by independents with a very good assessment of the game.

The referee and linesmen were also superb the whole game. Very fair. Met lots of Rovers supporters all the way back to Hammersmith and on Tube as a lot of visiting fans park north west of the M4 and catch the tube in. Met a nice couple from Bristol with two kids, mum was Fulham, dad was Rovers. Mum and daughter went to the Fulham End, the other two with the Gas fans. I bet she did not say too much after the match?

It was a great evening out at Craven Cottage. It drizzled a little but I did not catch much of it. It was good watching game with Steve. Gonna be there for all three although the referees don't seem to do us many favours when we are on Sky television. Corey Cardiff City 9th September Craven Cottage is one of my favourite grounds in the country and it looked like an early promotion contender! An e asy journey. I took the Tube to Putney Bridge and then a 20 minute walk to the stadium.

The home fans are the most friendly ever! No aggro, no abuse! Amazing Fulham supporters. It was a g ood game; which ended in a draw. Like the rest of the Club the stewards really friendly and helpful. An easy walk back to the tube station from Craven Cottage; with no bother from the home fans. Certainly in my top four away days. It was also not a bad result against a good side.

I would recommend visiting Craven Cottage. Anybody from anywhere will enjoy it! David Cardiff City 9th September I'd never been to Craven Cottage so was looking forward to visiting one of the older grounds in the game. Also Fulham is a straightforward trip from Cardiff. I knew the game itself was going to be tough as Fulham have a lot of good players. I caught the Megabus up to London.

Then it was off on the Tube to Putney Bridge. I spent time in the Victoria Sports Bar and I also had a wander around Central London and popped into a couple of shops. Fulham felt like s family club, they seemed quite friendly. It looks like an old ground with some unique features. In the corner near the away end is 'the cottage' that looks like a house.

I've never seen anything like it. Also in the other corner there's a hospitality box for home fans with a balcony that overlooks the away end. Some Fulham fans spent some time waving to the Cardiff fans! Easy to leave the ground and walk back to Putney Bridge. Didn't see any trouble on way out of the ground. It was a great game to watch. Exciting stuff. Craven Cottage is a nice ground with a big away end. Cardiff had over 3, fans in attendance, so the atmosphere was fantastic.

Steve 'Minty' Taylor Millwall 25th November I haven't been to Craven Cottage for a few years, although it is a local game for us. Plus there are some great pubs by the River Thames. Finding the ground from Putney Tube Station was really easy. It was just a short walk through the park. Went to the Boathouse pub across the other side of Putney Bridge. Plenty of away fans inside and a good atmosphere.

Not a bad away end, with a traditional old Main Stand, located to the right of us. Millwall fans were mixing in with home fans in the neutral part of ground as that couldn't squeeze us all into the away section. Not much atmosphere really with us lot doing the majority of the singing. Fulham won the game with a goal just on the stroke of half time. On the bright side the burgers were the best I've ever had at a football ground!

Unfortunately, we lost but I had a cracking day out at Craven Cottage and will go again. Best burgers by far at any ground, who else has does a burger in a brioche bun? Thomas Inglis Neutral 3rd February As always, to check another ground off the list No.

I have also wanted to go to a game at Craven Cottage for a long time. Friday overnight coach from Dundee to London. Craven Cottage is well signposted through the nearby public park and the floodlights are visible in the distance, so pretty easy. Arriving early morning, I went to the ground to pick up ticket. I then took a look into club shop then around the outside of the ground for a few obligatory pictures.

I then had a wander along the side of the river before checking out the shops on either side of the bridge. Popped into the bookies before first pub 'The Bricklayer's Arms', then 'The Duke's Head' neither of which were too busy. Once I got to 'The Temperance' the Forest fans were in and the place soon got mobbed.

There were Fulham fane here too, but everything seemed to be friendly enough. The layout of Craven Cottage is like no other with 'that little house in the corner', as a visiting youngster beside me put it. The stadium has a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Thames.

I was in the Putney End, in the mixed neutral section, again somewhat unique, but no trouble. A good view of the action from here, though the stands running the length of the pitch appeared to have several pillars that could impede your view.

No issues with the stewards or the facilities. A crowd of over 22, meant I could not comment on the half time fayre as I could not get near refreshments.

The Forest fans went through a repertoire of a lot of noisy songs for about 70 minutes to create a good atmosphere. And so to the game itself — both teams cancelled each other out in the first half, with Forest probably slightly on top. Second half, Worral of Forest hit a post with a header, then around 70 minutes Piazon of Fulham beat a couple of players before slotting home.

This is when the Fulham fans found their voice and as it got to the last minute Johansen picked the ball up running past Forest players for 30 yards before firing in to give Fulham the 2 — 0 win. No problems in getting away from the ground but queues to get in pubs after game led me further into Fulham itself to the 'Oktoberfest Bar' to watch the tea time televised game.

As usual a good day out in a part of London that I had never been to. Most expensive and worst beer of the day. Steve Ellis Exeter City 28th August How easy was your journey and finding the ground? Comments on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away afterwards, the coach was waiting where it dropped us off, but the ground is easy to get away from.

I had never been to Craven Cottage before so I was really looked forward to ticking off a new ground and thought we might sneak a draw at least. I came down from where I live in Manchester by train. It was then very straightforward getting to Putney Bridge tube station. I got there a bit early so I could have one of the all you can eat buffet lunches at one of the Indian Veggie restaurants on Drummond Street, as is my tradition for 3 pm. I then met friends for a quick drink.

It was hard getting in anywhere until we chanced upon the King's Head. Not only was it easy to get in but they had a garden with a bar that was quick to get served at, that was a result! I was drinking with a home fan who was a cousin of my mate and he was friendly but not confident!

It is nice to see the cottage on the corner. The ground struck me as a nice mix of modern and traditional. The away end was fairly standard but the whole ground had a nice feel and look about it. It was a really good game from our perspective. We took an early lead with a penalty and after Mcdonald was sent off towards the end Wilson grabbed a second and Brooks also scored to make it an unusually comfortable win in the Premier League for us!

Fulham were poor though and Mitrovic and Schurrle pretty anonymous. We got away quickly and I was pleasantly surprised as to how quickly I got a tube back to Euston. My mate thought I had cut it fine with a 6. I am writing this almost 3 months after and it is the only time I have seen Bournemouth win from 8 games I have been to this season so each time I think of it I enjoyed it more through my increasingly rose tinted spectacles!

Nice ground, friendly fans, easy to get to and from Euston and 3 points and 3 goals: what's not to like? Gutted Fulham look like getting relegated at the time of writing and I hope they and we don't! I do think the Premier League capping away prices should follow lower down the leagues. Football is nothing without away fans.

The Cottage is another of those classic grounds that I had always wanted to revisit. We had booked parking on someone's drive in a Mews about 20 minutes walk away and got there early to enjoy a couple of pints so had no problems.

An old favourite of mine and also of beer writer Pete Brown, another native of Barnsley. Sadly no sign of Pete today but plenty of cracking beers on offer. From here we went to the Octoberfest on Fulham Road for some cracking German beers and food. There was a good mix of friendly home and away fans and we passed a couple of happy hours here. Apart from the classic Archibald Leitch Stand and the cottage, the ground has changed so much since I last visited in yet was comfortably recognisable.

It is an absolute gem. I had a wander and got my pin badge from the shop. The away end is comfortable and there was a good noise generated by the City fans. With its wooden seats, riverside setting and elegant redbrick Edwardiana, 25,capacity Craven Cottage — home of Fulham FC — is a glimpse into football as it used to be. Florescent corner flags, advertising hoardings and shirt sponsorship look as out of time here as a cell phone in a Goya masterpiece.

But while Stamford Bridge has its cantilever stands, tiers of blue bucket seats and an annual foray into the Champions League, Craven Cottage comes loaded with a charm that is hard to rival anywhere in England. Under the lights as seen from the Putney End, Craven Cottage.

The ground is named after a former royal hunting lodge, which stood on what is now the centre circle for more than years.

The original Craven Cottage site was covered by woodlands and when it was cleared, just one plane tree was left standing. You can find the tree at the corner between Hammersmith End and the Riverside Stand. You can find this statue of the iconic Fulham inside-forward outside the entrance to the club.

Haynes played for Fulham from until his retirement in , making appearances and scoring goals.