The Worst Stadium In The Premier League Is… 🏟️❌👀

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What is the best - and worst - stadium in the Premier League?
Our writers came together to rank them in order, according to four criteria.
This is what they decided...
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[@kamranhussain2210]

Old Trafford is awful. As a United fan it’s hard to admit this, but it’s rusting, decaying, and has constant leaks. The only thing it has going for it is capacity and history.

[@butler2149]

If the Qatar gvt had bought it you would have the "new Trafford"

[@iftekhermahmud2459]

An International Lfc fan here: I think its better than Anfield given all the circumstances

[@archipiratta]

Yeah it's not that bad 😂

[@ulisesreyes6023]

Only Saudi would have changed it

[@OuterOdys]

​@@iftekhermahmud2459we don't want you anyways

[@AwaisxLfc]

Emirates and Anfield behind Old Trafford guys you need to understand it is old

[@icannysaypurpleburglaralarm]

​@alex90_.Anfield is more modernized than Old toilet you dumbie Dont be salty coz your roof leaks 😂

[@SamarthNadig]

As a utd fan hv to agree solely based on aesthetics and atmosphere anfeild ranks higher

[@ponnukunjappan]

​@alex90_.Anfield has been redeveloped well .. whereas old Trafford has been largely left ignored ..that's the point

[@ChimaOkoye-jm3ib]

No shit Sherlock

[@daveg4014]

Emirates looks nice, but I've seem better atmospheres at funerals

[@animamaster]

How is Old Trafford up there. I'm a City fan so I may have bias, but isn't United's stadium basically deteriorating because they haven't renovated or upgraded the stadium since the Glazers took over

[@Papesauce]

Atmosphere was one of the categories. Maybe that helped Man Utd rank so high. I know for sure thats why Citee ranked so low 😂

[@bartallen7023]

​​@@Papesauce even if it was a category, I'm pretty sure anfield is better than old trafford in that too

[@Ccirgrg]

I've been to both and even though Old Trafford has better atmosphere, it shouldn't be that far ahead than us. We can walk to the stadium in 25 minutes from the city centre

[@SW-fn7cl]

United fan and yeah it's not been improved on in years

[@narenrajagopal]

​@@Ccirgrgand yet they can't manage to sell out. Pathetic

[@OliverEastham-s2b]

As a Spurs season ticket holder I only have positive feelings for the new stadium. The atmosphere is thunderous, the facilities are excellent, the shuttle bus service so convenient and easy to use. I look forward to going there. Well done Daniel Levy 😊 you deserve so much credit

[@NefBZA0999]

Shame about the team, eh..???

[@bobbastian760]

Better than a trophy right 😂

[@thebritishobjectshows2]

Emirates Anfield And Etihad Stadium Below Old Trafford Is Crazy

[@christaylor1913]

Emirates Anfield arguable Etihad meh

[@PixelEqualsNil]

@@christaylor1913 the atmoshpere is mid, but the astetics, matchday experience and the transport are all top tier. 11th is a joke

[@NortheasternP.T.S.]

Atmosphere is important. They don’t call it the Emptyhad for nothing

[@Antec76]

As Spurs fan, the stadium is absolutely perfect, the transport there though is awful though. Nearest station is White Hart Lane and the trains there are so infrequent and packed, that you’re better off walking from 30 mins away Seven Sisters. I just can’t understand why there’s not more trains to and from White Hart Lane on match days

[@OliverEastham-s2b]

If you can use the shuttle bus service. It’s excellent, free and frequent. Thoroughly recommended 😊

[@zo7034]

Cant handle a 20 minute walk huh?

[@Antec76]

@@zo7034 well I can, hence why I said it’s the best option. And it’s more like 30 mins. But in the pouring rain it’s really not ideal

[@BW-pc7lv]

Are people in London really this lazy and overprivelleged. A 30 minute walk is nothing

[@vijar81]

It’s almost perfect! I got a seat at the front row of the section, which when I got there, had a glass screen in front of it, but there was not enough leg room, I either had to do the splits or sit side saddle! Luckily the seat next to me was empty. I am tallish, 6’3”, but not ridiculously so!

[@gohtwm]

as a united fan, im pretty sure there's more rust than actual metal at old traff

[@ledealerdecaba]

Saint James Park is my favorite, but I must admit that the Tottenham one is amazing. Not surprised to see them on the top 2, but Anfield deserves the third place.

[@Alan_Arkle]

Its not saint mate Its St St James Park Or St James' Park

[@dragontxz5905]

​@@Alan_Arklebro st is just a short way to say saint

[@Me-random-guy]

Crystal Palace should be higher because of the atmosphere it is incredible

[@shellshockersi]

Kenilworth road is goated (its literally a back garden)

[@christaylor1913]

No way really? Never heard that mentioned before, how is it a back garden?

[@shellshockersi]

@@christaylor1913 it actually is not really a back garden but people say it because there are houses next to the stadium

[@christaylor1913]

@@shellshockersi people say that?

[@shellshockersi]

@@christaylor1913 some people do

[@mixedonions]

Nothing wrong with Kenilworth Rd decent ground decent prices decent fans

[@datoneguythatexists]

I’m a Bournemouth fan (so mabye ill be a bit bias) but I don’t think atmosphere is last (anymore itleast) I’ve been to every home game this season and unless we’re a few goals down we are consistently chanting and also Luton has a smaller stadium and the location ain’t even that bad it’s only a 20 min walk from the train station, has quite a big car park so for transport and it also has electric scooter parking and also bike parking so I think it should be higher.

[@mltsr]

Who takes their bike to a match you Flange

[@datoneguythatexists]

@@mltsrseen ppl do it

[@mltsr]

@@datoneguythatexists They must have been Flanges then

[@Clipz-b1p]

Mate this isn’t biased because I’m an Arsenal fan living in Brum but I’ve been to Villa a couple times and the atmosphere was absolutely fantastic

[@MFS9966]

Tottenham won something finally

[@Ryz999]

Kid

[@itsaero25]

@@Ryz999 you're the only kid, its just a joke bruv

[@saulgoodman8166]

We’ll take it

[@swampy1234]

Lol f u

[@danielstanton7285]

27 trophies. Some of which were a first for british clubs

[@nickhayes4169]

I prefer a traditional football ground, it's about the football & not the fact that an £8 pint of beer & piss swimming through the toilets & crumbling stands, not to mention ticket prices. Even though I'm a season ticket holder at Anfleld, I'm happier going to watch Flint Town United these days & let my son go to watch Liverpool.

[@TonyHavenMusic]

Tottenham “we built four multimillion pound stands” Bournemouth “we built a fourth stand in 2013” Luton “you guys have stands?”

[@Xiope10]

‘You guys have stands’ ‘We have gardens’ 😂

[@stansheridan8986]

Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane has to be higher. Oldest stadium in the world, matches were played there before most premier league teams were even founded. Atmosphere brilliant always has been, proper home of a football club…and i’m not even a Sheffield fan.

[@newrybhoy74]

You're not a Sheffield fan?? Are you a SHEFFIELD UNITED fan. You also forgot to mention they were the first team to be called UNITED and scored the first premier league goal. Brian Deane against Manchester..........No not Manchester. Manchester United. Just like it's not Sheffield it's SHEFFIELD UNITED

[@Dt575.....]

Goodison park shouldn't be ranked this low. First of all its iconic .Second of all It has one of the best atmospheres in the prem. The only thing the grand old lady lacks is facilities

[@marcolearmont9880]

I’m a Spurs fan and glad to see us up top but I have to disagree with where you’ve put The Etihad. That belongs much further up the list, and definitely above Old Trafford!

[@ritchierich2793]

Its fitting because its the only stadium thats actually modernization instead of every other stadium in the prem..

[@jackbland3406]

I think newcastle should be top, loudest fans, City centre stadium, beautiful stadium and view from away end, cheap pints and over 100 pubs within a mile walking distance. Can't beat that like imo

[@3pointsfc]

Tottenhams stadium is better do

[@kwanman5146]

@@3pointsfc Cant disagree with the modern look but that's what 1B gets you. Nonetheless, St James Park should be top for location alone. Hope the club never move out of the city centre.

[@RobertTapia]

Newcastle is going to copy the Santiago Bernabeu and upgrade st James park!!! Can't wait 🏟️🎉🥳🎉

[@Those_edits744]

Whooooo NUFC 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@joshedmonds8660]

But as a away family your just shoved up away from the pitch and the stairs are ridiculous

[@edmunddenman9395]

The fact that Selhurst park is that low is insane, such good atmosphere

[@paulw6183]

Probably because it's shit to get to and not very modern

[@e9cw196]

I assume must be because of other categories, but a lot of people enjoy old style stadiums like selhurst park

[@Ebanzy]

Listen as soon as the new stand comes in ppl won't be sleeping on palace

[@altymogo3781]

It sucks I used to live near it

[@Ebanzy]

@@altymogo3781 yh it must've been too loud

[@craig.bryant]

Newcastle’s location makes it win alone, city centre as it comes

[@_nishan_das]

As a United fan, there's no way Old Trafford is above Etihad, Emirates, Anfield or even the West Ham stadium. It only has high seating capacity, everything else is awful here.

[@FlashMeterRed]

BAHAHAHA THE TOILET BOWL WON?!?!?!?

[@gameravenger1789]

Stamford bridge is underrated imo. Top 5 for me

[@Jalmon]

Same

[@bhvillaman4401]

No chance. You had Bournemouth level atmosphere and attendances 20 years ago. The stadium has not improved that much since then. Plus Chelsea fans don't create a nice atmosphere.

[@gameravenger1789]

@@bhvillaman4401 it really depends on they’re mood ngl. If they’re winning the atmosphere is awesome

[@thatguy_1029]

As a Newcastle fan, I'm not surprised ST James' is second

[@jacobdaboss8413]

I mean you can't argue with "beers from the bottom" can you?👍Coys 😂

[@frankward8336]

Ha Ha yes but Anfield also has those contraptions that magically fill the plastic cup from the bottom.

[@rorrt]

Surprised Selhurst Park is so high.. I've been going there since 1996. I couldn't honestly tell anyone what improvements have been made. Aside from a lick of paint.

[@ryanbale2416]

Crystal Palace have the best fans in the league, so they must come near the top for atmosphere. Since that is one of the criteria, I’m not sure how they’re 18th!

[@edix1673]

Tottenham might win on asthetics, and the stadium design, but Atmosphere? No chance. Not even close to the majority of Northern Clubs. Transport? If youre already in London im sure its great, If youre one of the vast majority of fans living in England, everything in London is isolated in the south and a nightmare to travel to. Even travelling through the city is a disgusting, cramped nightmare..... Matchday experiences in London are never close to as good as in proper citys. Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle match day experiences are real matchday experiences.

[@angusf584]

West Ham have to be higher. Wolves is amazing rate it rlly well

[@petesmart1983]

New stadiums zero atmosphere and interest, ugly stadiums which all pretty much look the same

[@theidiotgoat9779]

Im gonna be honest, im a Brighton fam and that 19th place atmosphere is deserved, we actually have one chant which is just "Albion, albion" i was also at a Hungarian second division match last year and that had a better atmosphere

[@TonyHavenMusic]

I went to watch Brighton Newcastle in fa cup in 2008 or something and it was bouncing, location was super easy with the city centre bus on match days, probably even better now, and Brighton bossed the game and the view was so intimate that the atmosphere is fantastic for the fans, no one up in the gods looking like ants

[@user-PranbeaGamer]

As a liverpool fan, i was shocked im 5th

[@benlowes8570]

The Kenny being down the bottom is wild. 2nd best atmosphere in the league (can’t beat anfield) easy to get to with transport. Say what you will about the design and capacity but anyone who has gone to a luton game knows that the Kenny is amazing

[@sc1788]

Horrific list. Arsenal is a soulless bowl. Same with West Ham and City Fulham, Palace, Everton all brilliant old school stadiums with character

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

👏

[@bhvillaman4401]

Yeah but palace isn't exactly like a cold night in stoke anymore. Nobody fears going to palace like they used to, and certainly not the old codgers at craven cottage. Everton I would say is level with villa. City isn't as bad an atmosphere as utd is but that's probably because ones successful currently and the other isn't. When villa went down in 2016 we had attendances lucky to reach half our capacity. None of the fans could be bothered. I understand what you mean with arsenal but the north London forever song is top. List should go as follows. Liverpool. Newcastle. Spurs. Villa. Everton. Arsenal. Man c Man u

[@joan8077]

​@@bhvillaman4401Tottenham fears Craven Cottage now, 3-0...

[@Mrrubbe]

Keep on crying

[@firathussein4136]

Been to way over 50 stadiums in my life. Including lower league in England and stadiums in Europe including Turkey. Amd Old Trafford is by far one of the worst stadiums i have been in. History wise amazing. Rest no.

[@Rsmithy113]

Old Trafford third is a myth How long will the history hold the roof up

[@gui18bif]

Luton is great. Proper ground

[@harryblock_3826]

As a spurs fan it pains me to say this is one of the few things we’ve ever won 😂

[@paulw6183]

Having done all these away days as a chelsea supporter id have to say newcastle is the best, yes it's a fucking long train journey up there and you're in the gods but it's a great stadium, fans are decent enough and a night out up there is quality

[@Brighton-swindon]

The AmEx (brighton) has a train station right next to the stadium and we also have padded seats

[@Iluvrat]

As a wolves fan, I'm pretty happy, we are not usually this high in anything😅😅😅

[@alexterry4418]

As a wolves fan, thank you for the support that you have showed as our stadium in my opinion is really underrated.

[@Hyperlink928]

No Crystal Palace has a great stadium as I have been in a box they give amazing amedatrires with a great breakfast but the stadium is nice and big look good And the new 2024 projects should get it in the top ten

[@michaelandreou4996]

As a Man Utd fan i am shocked OT is 3rd. Was you drunk when you visited us???

[@OscarSanders-n3g]

The fact that Luton is higher rated than vitality is crazy it may be smaller but atleast you don’t have to basically walk through someone’s house

[@michaelstephenson427]

Tottenham, another souless bowl that looks like everyother ground? "Able to host NFL games" as a plus tells you everything you need to know

[@RAJ-Jamcal]

Thank goodness your opinion doesn't matter... Let us know when you come up with a definition for "souless"

[@frankward8336]

I agree, mate.

[@nysportsfan2576]

The NFL is huge whether you like it or not. Stop being a snob.

[@frankward8336]

The NFL might be 'huge' in USA but in UK it is just a marketing exercise.

[@OliverEastham-s2b]

As a Spurs season ticket holder I only have positive feelings for the new stadium. The atmosphere is thunderous, the facilities are excellent, the shuttle bus service so convenient and easy to use. I look forward to going there. Well done Daniel Levy 😊 you deserve so much credit

[@Kittycat662]

I’m a United fan and a totally disagree with Old Trafford being 3rd, because when I went to a match there it was raining and I was soaking wet through the whole game, not impressed with it….

[@ereimul1444]

Old Trafford is not safe anymore. the roof is falling. even the Manchunian wrote a letter to the council how dangerous is OT.

[@BenChandler14]

Every other category must be a 10/10 for St. James' Considering we must've got a 0 for location since we are literally as far up the country possible.

[@thomasdavison37]

It's obviously location relative to the city centre/transport. And it's bang on the centre

[@BenSpiers-p1g]

Anfield way too low

[@aramanon]

There is no reason except propaganda of the Theatre of Dreams to put the Swamp past Salford at 3. Monolithic but archaic, a cold cramped concrete block literally on waste industrial land between three commercial canals.

[@jakeavfc]

As a villa fan, how can wolves be better than villa

[@Puppysimp]

I'm a wolves fan, im guessing we pipped you due to our location, I mean look how close we are to Asda .

[@cvkquinn837]

tbh i've been to both and i don't like the look of villa park, i think the front is off putting

[@theastonvillaseal585]

@@Puppysimp🤣

[@theastonvillaseal585]

@@cvkquinn837what about it

[@mt27398]

I mean I think it's cause of location and atmosphere Molineux just has better atmosphere and location

[@jamiejosh96]

More atmosphere at a funeral then spurs stadium. Oh and the pints don’t fill from the bottom anymore 😂

[@coryshannon3815]

I get why Kenilworth Road is so low (with as old and outdated as it is), but I love its oddball quirks.

[@RL-8fs]

My favourites are probably Tottenham hotsuprs and London stadium (being a West Ham fan😅)

[@theastonvillaseal585]

Villa Park below Molineux is crazy

[@danielholmes5222]

not really.....same atmosphere, molineux top trumps it on city centre location, more and better pubs around it, better transport links both road and rail..........

[@nascara5cupseriesa5cubing18]

Both The Emirates and Old Trafford are stadiums with decay, Man city, with less capacity has been making improvements in every decade. Also, you should of added stadium quality as a more fair comparison for some other small clubs

[@cmdrtheduckster3693]

Selhurst park should be further up the list. Great atmosphere, lots of character, charm and history. Proper football stadium. Much better than alot of these modern gentrified kit stadiums that all look the same.

[@adamwhitehead4056]

How am i seeing brentfords lego stadium above Craven Cottage? Like the most aesthetically pleasing stadium in the country? 🤯

[@vision_179]

BRO WHAT EVERTON HAS AN AMAZING ATMOSPHERE AND FANS AND FOSHGLAHCNRISJFI

[@TiggerTom]

Tottenham actually won something 💀

[@Kristoph-69-69]

That's what a billion gets you. Though Chelsea spent that on players in just one year.

[@TiggerTom]

@DrFrancoad and they didn't win anything

[@dalyonking]

Yawn…. That’s original

[@Ryz999]

Kid

[@gedgie6673]

18 tophies actually. Football was around before 1992 you know

[@milksoccer-9410]

I agree that Tottenham have the best stadium. But I’m supprised Luton Town isn’t the work stadium.

[@Tony-vf9zu]

How on earth does spurs win? Surely the point of a stadium is watching a fun team challenging for trophies?

[@russjohnson8228]

Atmosphere at palace amazing

[@ScrunchBug22]

Selhurst Park at 18 is a travesty! Based on your model of only 25% going to atmosphere, your ranking may be fair for them. But dang it give me the atmosphere for 99% while the other categories share the remaining 1%. Selhurst is an awesome ground for a game.

[@InYourHeadChangedMan]

Why are Everton ranked so far down , probably one of the best old school atmospheres, fans are close to the pitch, Man U is falling apart, Wolves ahead of Villa strange list?

[@Isaac_-ii8cq]

How is the city ground bottom half below brentford? Probably the best location in the league, decent atmosphere, transport is OK, match day experience is decent as well, some how below the London stadium that wasn't even built for football and u sit miles way from the pitch, how is that a good matchday experience. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gunners_editsyt]

How is Amex 19th in atmosphere. They sing all game and have chants for everyone

[@MartinGreen932]

Everton 14th lol. Top4 atmosphere, top 4 for access, top 4 for asthetics.

[@vision_179]

haha, right on ya

[@Bish186]

Old Trafford is bottom 5 for stadium but top 3 for feels.

[@Nikolay061]

Brighton's Amex stadium is a superb stadium and experience. I say this as an away fan

[@obamaslefteyeball1710]

Villa park should be higher (I’m definitely not a Villa fan)

[@markfarmer1815]

Tottenham on google Earth looks like a giant toilet, which is quite fitting for that part of London.

[@jasonosborne9063]

Delivered on multiple fronts, just none on the field, 😅😅

[@LeBronyaJames]

I do want to go to Spurs Stadium. Stamford Bridge, London Stadium and Emirates are on my list too. It’s said to be the best PL stadium by many so I’ll try it

[@thecandynoob8245]

fr, the name is so unoriginal

[@thei-knack.6822]

Goodison in 14th a crime theyre about 5th dont judge it based on how big the teams are and go to matches instead

[@wildsurfer12]

The multi billion pound Tottenham stadium has delivered on multiple fronts, except the trophies one.

[@Ljacko1925]

Goodison Park should definitely be higher in the list. Old, great history behind it and a good atmosphere. The only thing that’s not good is some of the player’s performances and the board.

[@StrikzCharlie]

That’s why he’s ranking them off playstyle and cost

[@benjaminackroyd1815]

Guys turf moor, burnleys stadium is great ive been there and i have got season tickets bc i am a burnley fan

[@shaunbrennan5882]

I liked the "pints that fill from the bottom" reference. Come on Ashwood!

[@vspurstv6013]

I agrée Tottenham but it takes ages to go there when u leave the tube u walk 30 minutes and I’m a spurs fan

[@Halfy1990]

It's good to see St James Park getting the place it deserves. It's an incredible stadium

[@JCDxEditz]

I’m sorry but Goodison should be at 1st for atmosphere

[@JohnnyMc5]

Your own players even hate playing there the fans are toxic 😂

[@newrybhoy74]

@@JohnnyMc5 it was pretty good when beating Liverpool recently 🤣🤣

[@JohnnyMc5]

@@newrybhoy74 aye tell that to the lads in the main stand who get urine on them everytime someone flushes the bog in the top balcony 😂🚽💦

[@adelelord7409]

Goodson is under rated

[@thecandynoob8245]

i"d like to go to goodison

[@BharKishChats]

Brighton‘s Amex is literally in the middle of a mysterious jungle 😂 - it is in a forest 🌳

[@danielquinn1195]

Luton should be 1st for atmosphere and experience

[@Kieran-dz2gb]

Stamford Bridge looks horrendous

[@charlesknowles7697]

United fan here, how the hell is OT in 3rd, it’s falling apart!

[@artoro8]

I think the remote location is actually a positive because downtown arenas SUCK

[@EaglesFly-v3c]

Bro is definitely never been so asp otherwise Palace will have been up top somewhere maybe not for the capacity but good 5

[@ToothyBuff1]

No way the London stadia ranked 10 th it has the best transport

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

Atmosphere is all that matters

[@StrikzCharlie]

It’s because he’s ranking them off play and big stadiums not atmosphere and how do Sheffield united have a better stadium than Everton and how does old Trafford than anfield?

[@newrybhoy74]

To be fair Goodison Park and Bramall Lane would both be in my Top 10 easy for old school feel, fans and atmosphere.

[@jordancvarner11]

The cottage has to be higher

[@GerkoRodriguez]

Old trafford 3rd 💀 is there any media that doesnt overrate man united in every single aspect??

[@mrelcordero980]

Anfield 5th is mad

[@MrTim207]

How on earth could you say Wolves’ shite custard bowl is better than the glorious Villa Park?!! I remember when Tifo had some credibility.

[@naminasution1349]

They still do. Subjective view from a fan like you won't matter

[@themaskedmagic1783]

Biased

[@feedapony]

It might have something to do with villa park being in Birmingham and you've got a 20% chance of being shot or mugged passing through lazells en route to the ground

[@JazzyBarS]

As a Brighton fan both us and Crystal Palace should be way higher