City Ground anchor
Nottingham Forest as the main matchFlexible bonus
The City Ground sits on the River Trent, walkable from Nottingham's centre, with Notts County's Meadow Lane just across the river.
Build the route around one anchor match
Start with the match that would justify the trip on its own. Everything else should be close enough, cheap enough, or flexible enough that the weekend still works if kick-off times move.
Leicester day
Leicester City as the anchorFlexible bonus
The King Power Stadium is south of Leicester's centre and an easy trip from Nottingham by rail for a second match.
Trentside bonus
Notts County or a lower-league bonusFlexible bonus
Meadow Lane and the wider region's lower-league grounds give an easy bonus match when the calendar allows.
Stadium and club pointers
The City Ground
Use this as a concrete map pin, then check Nottingham Forest for context before picking a fixture.
King Power Stadium
Use this as a concrete map pin, then check Leicester City for context before picking a fixture.
Meadow Lane
Use this as a concrete map pin, then check Notts County for context before picking a fixture.
Ticket caution
Top-flight fixtures in the region are usually membership-led, while Championship and lower-league games are often more realistic, but always verify on the club's official ticket site before paying. Footbeen does not sell tickets; it helps you plan the trip and keep the match, stadium and city in your football record after you go.
Useful next links
Football away days by train
Open the football away days by train before you book anything tight.
Open guide →Championship away days guide
Open the Championship away days guide before you book anything tight.
Open guide →Weekend football trip planner
Open the weekend football trip planner before you book anything tight.
Open guide →Football ticket scam checker
Open the football ticket scam checker before you book anything tight.
Open guide →92 Club guide
Open the 92 Club guide before you book anything tight.
Open guide →Frequently asked
Can you do two East Midlands matches in one weekend?
Yes. Nottingham and Leicester are a short train apart, and Meadow Lane sits across the river from the City Ground, so a two-match weekend is realistic when fixtures allow.
Where should visitors buy East Midlands football tickets?
Use the official club ticket office or authorised hospitality. Avoid screenshots, social sellers and unofficial resale claims.
