The Best and Worst Football Stadiums in Britain, According to Fans
Last updated: by Liam Reaney
Britain boasts some of the best sports venues in the world but it’s also home to some less than stellar stadiums. We trawled through Google review data from stadiums across England, Scotland, and Wales to uncover the best and worst venues in Britain. From the roar of the crowd to the state of the toilets, fans have had their say on everything- and here are the results.
Methodology
Our team at Best Betting Sites took the Google reviews of all 146 stadiums across the top 4 divisions in both England and Scotland as well as the Welsh Premier League.
To avoid stadiums with few reviews distorting the rankings, we weighted every stadium’s star rating against in the number of reviews with something called a Bayesian weighted average. It sounds complicated, but it’s just a way to reduce outliers (it’s the same method that IMDb uses for to rank the top movies).
Top 10 Stadiums (Weighted Rankings)
Anfield (Liverpool) — 4.69
Legendary for its atmosphere and the famous “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Tottenham Hotspur) — 4.69
Praised as one of the most modern and comfortable stadiums in Europe.
Ibrox Stadium (Rangers) — 4.68
Fans celebrate its tradition, passion, and deafening matchday noise.
Celtic Park (Celtic) — 4.68
Known for the “Celtic roar” and one of football’s most intense experiences.
Old Trafford (Manchester United) — 4.59
Iconic as the “Theatre of Dreams,” though often called outdated.
Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) — 4.59
Admired for its sleek look, but criticised for expensive food and atmosphere.
Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) — 4.59
Modern and comfortable, yet some say it lacks intensity.
Stamford Bridge (Chelsea) — 4.59
Loved for its history and location, but seen as cramped compared to rivals.
St James’ Park (Newcastle United) — 4.58
Famous for the Geordie fanbase and its city-centre buzz.
Elland Road (Leeds United) — 4.57
Renowned for fierce support that creates an intimidating environment.
Bottom 10 Stadiums (Weighted Rankings)
Hampden Park (Scottish National Team) — 3.95
Criticised for poor sightlines, flat atmosphere, and overpriced catering.
Dens Park (Dundee) — 4.06
Dated facilities and run-down feel are frequent complaints.
Kassam Stadium (Oxford United) — 4.10
Mocked for its “three stands” and underwhelming fan experience.
MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium (Queens Park Rangers) — 4.15
Loved for intimacy, but many describe it as outdated and uncomfortable.
Priestfield Stadium (Gillingham) — 4.16
Old-fashioned and often slated for poor infrastructure.
Excelsior Stadium (Airdrieonians) — 4.16
Basic and uninspiring, with fans noting it lacks character.
Kenilworth Road (Luton Town) — 4.17
Historic charm aside, cramped seating and poor facilities dominate reviews.
Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium (Walsall) — 4.19
Functional but bland, lacking atmosphere or identity.
Cappielow Park (Greenock Morton) — 4.19
Traditional but heavily criticised for its run-down condition.
Sixfields (Northampton Town) — 4.20
Seen as average at best, with little to make it stand out.
Category Breakdown
Of course, every stadium had its positives and negatives. We scraped every review for every stadium and used sentiment analysis to find the common themes in the reviews. This allowed us to identify where each stadium excelled and what was putting match-going fans off.
Toilets
Clean, accessible facilities are a basic expectation, but not every stadium delivers. Fans frequently highlight toilets in reviews, either praising surprisingly high standards or slamming disgraceful conditions.
Best: Park Hall, Edgeley Park, Station Park, Bayview Stadium, Highbury Stadium
For a small ground the toilets were clean and well looked after. — Edgeley Park
Worst: Memorial Stadium, Meadowbank Sports Centre, Mornflake Stadium, Excelsior Stadium, Cyncoed Campus
Toilets are a disgrace, no hot water and completely outdated. — Memorial Stadium
Food
Food is often part of the matchday ritual, whether it’s pies, Bovril, or something more adventurous. While some grounds deliver proper football fare, others frustrate fans with poor quality and overpriced snacks.
Best: Croud Meadow, Ross County, Sarens PSG Stadium, Tynecastle Park, Broadwood Stadium
Best pies I’ve had at a football ground, proper matchday food. — Ross County
Worst: Stark’s Park, Priestfield Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Meadowbank Sports Centre, New Douglas Park
Pie stall ran out before half-time, shocking for the prices they charge. — New Douglas Park
Pitch View
You’d think having a good view of the pitch was the bare minimum at a football stadium, yet some ground mange to fall short. Fans often complain about restricted sightlines, steep stands, or being too far away from the action.
Best: Broadwood Stadium, Edgeley Park, Sarens PSG Stadium, Indodrill Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium
The stands are steep and close to the pitch, great view from anywhere. — Edgeley Park
Worst: Dens Park, Highbury Stadium, Kenilworth Road, Abbey Stadium, New Douglas Park
Restricted views in places, pillars blocking parts of the pitch. — Kenilworth Road
Atmosphere
Atmosphere is why most fans go to the stadium in the first place and, while some stadiums are still bouncing, a common complaint among reviews was a lack of atmosphere.
Best: Bayview Stadium, Park Hall, Gayfield Park, Celtic Park, Ross County
The roar when the team scored was incredible – hairs on the back of your neck. — Celtic Park
Worst: Hampden Park, JobServe Community Stadium, Indodrill Stadium, Priestfield Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium
For a national stadium, the atmosphere was flat and lifeless. — Hampden Park
Conclusion
Fans care most about atmosphere and the view of the pitch. That’s why places like Anfield, Celtic Park, and Ibrox are right at the top, even if the facilities aren’t perfect, the noise and energy make up for it.
Modern stadiums like Spurs’ ground and the Emirates score well for comfort and design, but they still can’t beat the passion of the old classics.
At the other end, Hampden Park comes out as the biggest let-down. Fans expect more from a national stadium but complain about poor views, flat atmosphere, and pricey food. Smaller grounds like Dens Park and Priestfield also struggle with ageing facilities and limited comfort.
So, the trend is clear: if the atmosphere is unforgettable, fans will forgive the rough edges. But if the basics like toilets, food, or sightlines let you down, no amount of history can save the experience.