Away days: Wigan

1st October

Club

As the Swans get set to face Wigan Athletic on Tuesday, we bring you a fan's guide to the DW Stadium to improve your matchday experience.

Wigan v Swans

Tuesday, October 2 (7.45pm)

Address: DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UZ

Website: wiganathletic.com

SEAT ALLOCATION

Up to 4,800 away supporters are housed in the North Stand at one end of the stadium, where you can enjoy excellent views of the pitch and plenty of leg room. Food on offer includes the highly recommended meat and potato pies, while hot dogs are also available.

PARKING

The DW Stadium has 2,000 parking spaces behind the away end, where it will cost £5 to leave your car or motorbike, and £10 for a minibus. You may endure a lengthy getaway after the game.

It is advised that you do not use the nearby Robin Retail Park, as there is a time limit and you will be at risk of getting a parking ticket.

BY TRAIN

Wigan has two central railway stations – Wigan North Western and Wallgate – both of which are a 20-minute walk from the DW Stadium, while you could also take a bus or taxi.

The journey from Swansea takes around five hours on average.

Trains leave for Wigan North Western at five minutes to the hour between 9am and 1pm but there are no return journeys, so an overnight stay will be required.

NEARBY PUBS

Red Robin (WN5 0UJ) – 0.2 miles from the DW Stadium

The Douglas Bank (WN6 7NF) – 0.5 miles

The Moon Under Water (WN1 1PE) – 1.2 miles

The Anvil (WN1 1HE) – 1.2 miles

The Berkeley (WN1 1LD) – 1.2 miles

NEARBY HOTELS

Holiday Inn Express (WN5 0LX) – 1.1 mile from the DW Stadium

The Charles Dickens (WN1 2AD) – 1.5 miles

Fifteens of Swinley (WN1 2AD) – 1.5 miles

Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre (WN1 1BL) – 1.8 miles

Mercure Wigan Oak (WN1 3SS) – 2 miles