West Brom vs Portsmouth, FA Cup
On the weekend of the 5/6th April 2008 West Brom face Portsmouth in an FA Cup Semi Final, the two biggest clubs left in the competition face each other for a place in the final. Portsmouth are the favourites for the competition and will not be taking West Brom lightly - after a series of stunning upsets in this years competition they are desperate to take some silverware back to the South Coast with them. West Brom on the other hand know that this is a fantastic opportunity for another upset and an opportunity to reach the FA Cup final for the first time since their 1968 cup win, this is a match not to be missed.
Travel to the Game
To help West Brom and Portsmouth fans make the most out of this big occasion, we have researched the best ways to see the game and enjoy a weekend in London. We have looked at hotels near Wembley Stadium and in central London which will help supporter make the most of their London trip. We based our research on West Brom and Portsmouth fans spending a weekend in London from Friday through to Sunday - this gives fans time to get to The Big Smoke and enjoy London sights and nightlife before or after the game before heading back to Yorkshire or Cardiff. Our research is summarised at the end of this post where we break down each option by price.
Wembley Stadium Hotels
For those who wish to stay in a Wembley Stadium hotel there are a few options, here are the nearest 3 and 4 star hotels to Wembley:
- 3 Star Quality Hotel Wembley costs from £62.50 per person per night
- 4 star Wembley Plaza costs from £79.50 per person per night
Both these hotels are very close to Wembley stadium and provide great access to the venue. It is worth noting however that there is very little to do around the stadium and we would advise anyone visiting London and not just the stadium, to stay in central London and commute to Wembley on matchday.
Central London Hotels
There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Central London, giving easy access to to all the major attractions, bars, restaurants and clubs. If you are a Portsmouth fan and you arriving by train staying in a London Waterloo hotel is convenient. For West Brom fans arriving by train then it is just as easy to find hotels near Kings Cross or Euston are suitable and easy to get to straight off the train. Nightlife lovers should look at London Piccadilly hotels for bar and club action. Piccadilly is also handy as the tube runs direct from Piccadilly Circus to Wembley Central on the Bakerloo Line. Here are 3,4 and 5 hotels available in these areas:
- 3 Star Cresfield Hotel (Kings Cross) costs from £33.75 per person per night
- 4 Star Park Plaza County Hall (Waterloo) costs from £58.15 per person per night
- 5 Star Sofitel St James London (Piccadilly) costs from £67.50 per person per night
There are many more hotels in Central London. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, search on MATCHhotels.com to compare London and Wembley hotels.
Transport To London
If you are taking the train to London then Portsmouth fans shall arrive in Waterloo station in South London, West Brom supporters coming in from the North should arrive at Euston (possibly Kings Cross). If supporters are arriving by coach then Victoria Coach Station is Londons central coach stop and is where both sets of fans ahould arrive. All three of these destinations give easy access to Wembley through Londons Underground system.
If driving from either West Brom or Portsmouth make sure that your hotel has car parking facilities as it is nearly impossible to park in Central London due to parking restrictions. Car parking is expensive and there is also the congestion charge is £8 per day (only applicable for Friday).
Ticket Prices
Both teams are set to receive an allocation of around 30,000 tickets, these are to be priced at £55, £45, £35 and £25 and are availalble through the clubs websites.
How To Book
Our guide should help you find cheap ways to see West Brom v Portsmouth. Please tell your friends about the service we are providing and the cost savings. Add a comment to our blog to let us know what deal you found and how much you saved.
on March 16th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
pub guide please!!!
on March 18th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Baggies usually throng in the Weatherspoons next door to Baker Street tube (2 min walk from Euston Station)
on March 18th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Baker Street tube is closer to a 15 minute walk from Euston, it’s only two stops on the cirlcle line though (Euston Square - Great Portland Street - Baker Street). Hope this helps.