Brentford vs Walsall

I made it to my first ever non-Premiership/International football match on Saturday at Brentford. What a breath of fresh air.  Pubs next to the ground were pleasant and the atmosphere was great, no threat of violence for being in the wrong place or not a “local”.  Beer was cheap.

Ground was close to were we parked.  We bought tickets on the gate (£22) and had a great view from the stand.  Football was good, probably more enjoyable to watch than Premiership football and the ambience at the ground was brilliant.  There was a friendly atmosphere, though it was serious business we were watching.  4,500 people turned up - everyone enjoyed it and getting home was easy as well - no queuing for the tube and getting held up by the police.

I for one will be going back to Brentford because it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the company of friends without spending a fortune and regretting having gone.

Well done Brentford.