The international break has paused Premier League and Championship action, but League One and below continue as normal. For fans seeking a live football fix, TripAdvisor reviews highlight the top 10 Football League stadiums to visit, excluding top-flight and Championship venues.
Top 10 grounds ranked by reviews
10) Meadow Park – Home to Boreham Wood in the National League, this 4,500-capacity Hertfordshire ground offers an authentic lower-league experience. One reviewer praised the hospitality: "Took my son today, who is trying to go to all on the 92 stadiums. Boreham Wood FC is by far, one of the best we’ve attended so far. We had hospitality seats, and the hospitality team were amazing! The food was good as well. Great club, staff are amazing and the team weren’t too bad today either." Rating: 4.4 (20 reviews). Game: Boreham Wood vs Kidderminster Harriers, Tuesday, September 29, 7pm.
9) Pirelli Stadium – Burton Albion's home is a League One mainstay, with reviewers praising the food. One wrote: "Great day watching Burton v West Ham in the FA Cup. We were in one of the boxes for the game. Staff were great and the food was nice." Rating: 4 (79 reviews). Capacity: 6,912. Game: Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
Historic venues and modern arenas
8) Oakwell – Barnsley's ground holds over 20,000 and is dubbed an 'absolute classic'. A reviewer advised: "The stadium is an absolute classic! I recommend all visitors who are football romantics to buy a ticket in the old, northwestern stands. The old wooden folding seats are a classic. Chicken strips with chips at the food stand were also good." Rating: 3.9 (90 reviews). Capacity: 23,287. Game: Barnsley vs MK Dons, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
7) Adams Park – Wycombe Wanderers' ground offers views of the High Wycombe hills, though transport links are a downside. One fan noted: "Nice stadium, cracking view of the hills in the background. Today place, staff and fans all friendly. The downside is that it’s at the far end of an industrial estate." Rating: 3.8 (86 reviews). Capacity: 9,448. Game: Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading, Saturday, September 26, 3pm.
Unique experiences and fan favourites
6) The Hive – Barnet's stadium, opened in 2013, is a modern addition. A review warned: "Lovely stadium but avoid seats in bee army stand H-E if you want a beer at half time. You will be allowed out to the bar but not back in to the stadium. I wish we were told before we bought the tickets." Rating: 4.1 (61 reviews). Capacity: 6,500. Game: Barnet vs York City, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
5) Kenilworth Road – Luton Town's ground sits in a residential area. A reviewer wrote: "A throwback football experience with good-value tickets and quality programme. Lots of very helpful volunteer stewards and security of a high calibre." Rating: 3.7 (103 reviews). Capacity: 12,056. Game: Luton Town vs Doncaster Rovers, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
Top four: from Devon to Milton Keynes
4) Home Park – Plymouth Argyle's home, nicknamed 'Jan Siro', opened in 1893. One person said: "Football is very important in this area, and here is the local football stadium. Great for you if you are looking to see a game." Rating: 3.8 (144 reviews). Capacity: 17,000. Game: Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion, Saturday, September 26, 3pm.
3) Hillsborough – Sheffield Wednesday's historic ground, home since 1899, is a must-visit. One reviewer wrote: "Came down from Edinburgh to take in Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton. Wanted to come here for a while and it didn’t disappoint." Rating: 3.8 (186 reviews). Capacity: 34,845. Game: Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
2) Madejski Stadium – Reading's modern venue, opened in 1998, has all the amenities. A review reads: "An enjoyable footballing day out. Stadium is really modern and for league one a top venue." Rating: 4 (275 reviews). Capacity: 24,161. Game: Reading vs Bradford City, Saturday, October 3, 3pm.
1) Stadium MK – Topping the list, MK Dons' home since 2007, with comfy seats. One person said: "This stadium is still relatively new and very well laid out. Parking on site for a reasonable fee was appreciated. Ticket prices are reasonable for the football." Rating: 4 (385 reviews). Capacity: 30,500. Game: MK Dons vs Bromley, Saturday, September 26, 3pm.
