The Etihad Stadium -

Capacity: 47,726

Founded: 1887

Main Switchboard No: 0161 444 1894

Website: www.mcfc.co.uk

E-mail: mcfc@mcfc.co.uk

Travel Guide:

Sat Nav: M11 3FF

Getting there by train: The closest train station is Ashburys, which is a short five-minute train ride away from Manchester Piccadilly station. The stadium is about a 15-minute walk away from Ashburys station. Otherwise, if you have time on your hands then you can embark on the 20 to 25-minute walk from Piccadilly station to the stadium.

Alternatively, you can get a taxi from Piccadilly station or a bus from Piccadilly Gardens. Go down the main approach from the station, then along London Road to Piccadilly Gardens. Normal service and special matchday buses leave from the right-hand side of the square (between Lever Street and Oldham Street). On the return, the special buses leave from Ashton New Road just across from the away end.

Around the Ground: As there are not a great deal of pubs around the stadium, the best bet for a pre-match drink is to head for the city centre. The famous 'Lass O'Gowrie' pub - home of the 'Manc R's, QPR North West Exiles' - is just a five minute walk from Piccadilly and Oxford Road Stations.

For all new faces, the 'Lass' can be located on Charles Street, M1 7DB, which is near Oxford Road train station.

Distance from Loftus Road: 201.9 miles (3hrs 59mins)