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aving temporarily been home to both Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon, Selhurst Park has been the permanent home to Crystal Palace since 1924 and is famous for one of the best atmospheres in the Premier League. Selhurst Park holds a capacity of 26,309. Away fans visiting Selhurst Park are located on one side of the Arthur Wait stand, with a typical allocation of 2,000. The Sainsburys car park is located next to the stadium and is free to park in however it gets filled up very quickly. The nearest railway stations to Selhurst Park are Selhurst, Thornton Heath, or Norwood Junction, which are all served by trains from London Victoria. For the ultimate pre-match experience, join in the Fanzone before the game – located in the Main Car Park. The Fanzone is fully accessible and open all supporters in possession of a valid matchday ticket. Alongside the regular food offering, the Fanzone’s food outlets feature an authentic barbeque with chefs cooking fresh food to order, such as jerk chicken burgers and wraps, kofta wraps and cheeseburgers along with gluten free and vegan options. From three hours before kick-off, there is a range of entertainment for all ages; including a resident DJ, and the Crystals (NFL style cheerleaders).

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The Valley was built in 1919 and holds a capacity of 27,111. Matchday parking at The Valley is restricted to permit holders only, and parking around the stadium itself is restricted due to a residents parking scheme. However, there are some street parking options slightly further out Charlton Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk from The Valley, and is served by trains from London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Waterloo East For pre-match drinks there is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground It is situated beside the Thames and has some tables outside from which you can sit gazing across the river. The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the atmosphere within the stadium The home fans are passionate and very vocal, but most away fans have not been intimidated in any way. The South Stand is raised above pitch level, offering good views of play. The space between rows of seats offers excellent legroom, whilst remaining close to the action orarily been home to both Charlton Athletic on, Selhurst Park has been the permanent tal Palace since 1924 and is famous for one mospheres in the Premier League. Selhurst

The Valley was built in 1919 and holds a capacity of 27,111. Matchday parking at The Valley is restricted to permit holders only, and parking around the stadium itself is restricted due to a residents parking scheme. However, there are some street parking options slightly further out. Charlton Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk from The Valley, and is served by trains from London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Waterloo East. For pre-match drinks there is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground. It is situated beside the Thames and has some tables outside from which you can sit gazing across the river. The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the atmosphere within the stadium. The home fans are passionate and very vocal, but most away fans have not been intimidated in any way. The South Stand is raised above pitch level, offering good views of play. The space between rows of seats offers excellent legroom, whilst remaining close to the action.

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