Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Crystal Palace voted among Premier League's worst away days

 

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Tom Dutton4 June 2015

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have been named among the Premier League's worst away-day experiences by travelling fans.

A football Supporters' Federation poll canvassed the views of nearly 4,000 top flight fans who traveled the length of the country this season to watch their side play.

Only relegated QPR were voted worse hosts than last year's least-favoured away trip - Crystal Palace.

Fans were asked to rate transport links, turnstiles, stadium layout, food and drink, view of the pitch and security by the FSF and - despite demoted Hull and Cardiff coming out on top in the last two seasons - only 4 per cent of those surveyed this year said the chance of watching their team win influenced their decision to make an away trip.

Kevin Miles, chief executive of the FSF, said: "Away supporters are vital to the health of our game and football matches would be far poorer places without their presence. Football shouldn't take them for granted.

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"If a visitor comes to your home, you treat them well, yet we often hear from travelling fans who feel they're treated as a problem, rather than as a valued guest.

"Whether it's high prices or an unfriendly welcome, away supporters are often at the sharp end.

"We want to fix that, stand up for the travelling fan, and highlight those clubs who do it right.

"It's in everyone's interests, particularly in terms of atmosphere in the ground, to have healthy away attendances."

The results

1. Hull City 7.79

2. Southampton 7.23

3. Stoke City 6.94

4. Sunderland 6.93

5. Leicester City 6.84

6. Arsenal 6.84

7. Swansea City 6.72

8. Newcastle United 6.68

9. WBA 6.63

10. Manchester City 6.53

11. Spurs 6.11

12. Everton 5.80

13. Burnley 5.76

14. Aston Villa 5.69

15. West Ham United 5.58

16. Chelsea 5.52

17. Manchester United 5.40

18. Liverpool 5.32

19. Crystal Palace 4.94

20. QPR 3.58

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