Nottingham Forest has secured an impressive second place in a ranking of matchday experiences within the Premier League. This ranking, generated by the bookmaker BetVictor, is based on a Fan Experience Rating determined by the votes of supporters. The table evaluates various factors, including average prices for season tickets and match tickets, the distance traveled by fans, the ambiance in the stadium, the stadium’s location, and the quality of food offerings.
Notably, Nottingham Forest outperformed renowned clubs such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea, settling for second place. Only Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane managed to surpass the City Ground, and the margin between the two was quite narrow.
The Reds’ statistics were indeed impressive, with an average season ticket cost of £562.50 and an average match ticket price of £29.61. Away supporters travel a total of 15,688 miles, and the survey received a substantial 72,154 votes.
When it comes to individual aspects, the atmosphere, location, and stadium view each received a remarkable score of 80. The only slight setback was a score of 60 for the quality of food, which resulted in an overall rating of 78.94. The ultimate winners, Sheffield United, secured a fan experience rating of 80.24 for Bramall Lane.
In a surprising turn of events, the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, ended up in sixth place, while Arsenal found themselves in 14th place, and Luton Town finished at the bottom of the ranking.