The relentless period of Christmas and New Year fixtures continues on Wednesday evening as QPR head to near neighbours Chelsea.

Ground Name: Stamford Bridge

Capacity: 42 449

Address: Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS

Main Telephone No: 0871 984 1955

Ticket Office: 0871 984 1905

By Car

Always tricky to provide directions to a London game as people are coming from all different parts of the capital and rest of the country but essentially you come into town over the Hammersmith flyover, take the Earls Court turning a mile or so later and drive past the station there and down the one way system to Fulham Road. Turn right at the lights and the ground is another half mile or so further up on your right.

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Parking

As you would expect from an older ground in the middle of London there are no large designated car parks, and a plethora of residents permit schemes around the stadium to make parking difficult. Park further afield or use public transport is the best advice I can give.

Train

Most QPR fans will arrive by train or tube for this one I would think. Fulham Broadway on the District line is the closest underground station to the stadium but this is an absolute bloody nightmare after the game so may only be good for getting you there and not away afterwards. Earls Court is walkable while overground trains from Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction stop at nearby West Brompton.

Coach

As usual for a London fixture there is no coach travel from either the club or the LSA to this match.

Pubs

Round the ground is probably a bit of a no go for QPR fans with a heightened police presence sure to be in place. Probably best to drink in small groups further afield if you are to avoid becoming caught up in large scale frog marches organised the police that occurred on our previous cup visits here. Many I know are planning to drink in the usual pubs around Shepherds Bush and then get the overground down there but again I’d say that any drinking in large groups, particularly around the Bush or Hammersmith, is likely to attract attention.

Tickets

Despite the time of year, the position of the team, and the scandalous £60 charge, QPR fans have snapped up all 3,000 away end tickets for this one. Amazing really.

Links >>> Official website >>> Detailed fans' guide to Stamford Bridge

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M40R added 10:11 - Jan 2 A tip for anyone heading back to The Bush via the overground: there is a newish station at Imperial Wharf and it is better placed for away fans. Just exit straight out of the ground, go staight through the small housing estate to the Kings,s Road then lft and right to Lots End Road. It,s only a 10 minute walk so nearer and less rammed than West Brompton. Used in the rain after the 6-0 last season and it made for a quick getaway.

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Sudbury_Hill_R added 13:16 - Jan 2 Anyone coming from the city, drop off at Gloucester Road and head for the Park International Hotel 3 mins around the corner on Cromwell Road. Decent bar with Becks, San Miguel at £1.90 (yes, £1.90!) a pint between 5 and 7.30pm, then tube a few stops to Fulham Broadway. Bargain, all day every day!
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