The English Football League has recently announced who are the divisional winners for having the best top away days throughout the 2018/19 season.
It is said by the league organisation that over 1.5 million fans attended away matches this campaign, incredibly the third time in a row that the figure as been surpassed.
On order to come up with the winners for best away day, the EFL Away Fan Experience Campaign get ‘genuine’ away fans to share their experiences.
Along with that, they had to give their views on information, first impressions, quality of refreshments and thoughts on inside the stadiums.
EFL also say by hearing feedback, clubs can use it to enhance and making it better for those travelling fans attending matches at their ground.
Find out who was best and given the top away day status below…
Championship – PRESTON NORTH END
EFL said on their website: “Championship winners Preston North End’s excellent away fan guide provided detailed information for away supporters travelling to Deepdale, whilst also outlining their rich history. They received praise for their staff engagement, social media content and the overall friendly welcome from all associated with the Club.”
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League One – DONCASTER ROVERS
EFL said on their website: “League One winning Club Doncaster Rovers received significant praise for their away supporters’ family zone, and were commended for having a genuine understanding of travelling fans, and staff being accommodating and engaging throughout the matchday experience.”
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League Two – EXETER CITY
EFL said on their website: “Exeter City led the way in League Two with away assessors describing the welcome they received as ‘one of the best they had experienced at an away ground’. A family-friendly atmosphere was created with the use of excellent facilities for supporters of all ages, with their fan liaison staff highly praised for collectively demonstrating great passion and enthusiasm for the Club.”
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On the awards, Shaun Harvey, EFL Chief Executive, said: “The atmosphere and friendly rivalries created by those fans travelling up and down the country to support their Club undoubtedly enhances the matchday experience for all supporters.
“It’s that passion, tribalism and wanting to play a tangible part in the outcome that really sets football apart from other sports and we are proud that the away fan experience continues to grow from strength to strength across the whole of the EFL.
“For the third consecutive season we have seen over 1.5million away-day match tickets sold. That only further emphasises the fantastic work EFL Clubs are doing, week in, week out, to continually attract significant numbers of supporters through turnstiles.”
The Football Supporters’ Federation’s Deputy Chief Executive David Rose said: “The FSF welcome anything that encourages clubs to focus on how they treat away fans and are delighted the EFL have once again recognised the efforts of those clubs that go the extra mile.
“We hope that by shining a light on these great examples that more clubs will be inspired to provide a welcoming experience for some of football’s most committed supporters.”
Football fans have since given their reaction to the winners list, and it’s fair to say not everyone was happy with it – find out why and what they had to say on the next page.
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