Stoke City fans’ away day guide to University of Bolton Stadium: getting there, pubs and kick-off

Stoke City travel to University of Bolton Stadium to face Bolton Wanderers in the Championship on Saturday 10 October, 3pm (UK time). Here is what travelling fans need to know: getting to the ground, where it is, the forecast and how to follow the game if you are not going.

The ground

Bolton Wanderers play at University of Bolton Stadium, Burnden Way, Bolton. It holds 28,723 supporters.

How far is it?

University of Bolton Stadium is 70km (44 miles) from Bet365 Stadium in a straight line, so the journey by road or rail will be longer. Plan for traffic and allow extra time on a matchday.

Nearest railway stations

The closest stations to University of Bolton Stadium are:

• Horwich Parkway: 0.4km, about 5 minutes’ walk
• Blackrod: 2.5km, about 32 minutes’ walk
• Lostock: 2.8km, about 35 minutes’ walk

Distances are straight-line from the stadium; the walking route will be a little longer. Check National Rail for engineering works before you travel.

Matchday weather

The forecast for kick-off at University of Bolton Stadium is light drizzle, around 11°C, with a 94% chance of rain and wind around 20mph. Forecasts change, so check again on the morning of the game.

Tickets and the away end

Away allocations, ticket prices and turnstile details are set by the clubs. Check Bolton Wanderers’s official website and Stoke City’s ticket office before you travel.

Not going? How to follow it

Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, so it is not shown live on UK television because of the 3pm broadcast blackout.

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