Capacity: 31,700 (all seated)
Address: Waterloo Rd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR
Telephone: 0871 222 2220
Fax: 01902 687 006
Ticket Office: 0871 222 1877
Pitch Size: 116 x 74 yards
Pitch Type: Grass
Club Nickname: Wolves
Year Ground Opened: 1889
Undersoil Heating: Yes
Shirt Sponsors: the money shop
Kit Manufacturer: Puma
Home Kit: Gold and Black
Away Kit: Black and Gold
Molineux is dominated by the modern Stan Cullis Stand at one end of the stadium, which was opened in 2012. This impressive looking structure towers over the rest of Molineux and the roof steelwork can be seen from miles around on the Wolverhampton skyline. The stand is two-tiered, with a larger lower tier, with the upper tier having a large windshield on one side. The stand extends partly around one corner towards the Steve Bull Stand and some seats in the upper tier in that corner will have a restricted view of the playing area, due to the roof of the Steve Bull Stand being directly in the line of sight. It is hoped that at some point the Steve Bull Stand will be replaced by a similar structure and will extend around to meet the new Stan Cullis Stand.
Both sides of the stadium are two-tiered covered stands, which have a row of executive boxes situated along the middle. They are unusual in being oval in shape, meaning that those sitting on the half way line are furthest away from the playing action. The oldest of these is the Steve Bull Stand, which was opened in 1979, whilst opposite is the Billy Wright Stand which was opened in 1993. This stand is the Main Stand at Molineux, which contains the Directors area, team dugouts in front and a television gantry below its roof. At one end is the Sir Jack Hayward Stand, which was also opened in 1993, four months after the Billy Wright Stand. Situated in the corner between the Sir Jack Hayward and Billy Wright stands, is a temporary stand that has a capacity of 900 seats. The seats are green coloured which makes it look a little out of place to the rest of the stadium. This is affectionately known as the 'Gene Kelly' stand (or officially known as the Graham Hughes Stand - named after a former club historian). That is because this area is open to the elements so you could end up 'singing in the rain'. There are a couple of video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium.
What particularly impresses me about Molineux, is that quality shows, getting the feeling that little expense has been spared in its construction. This is perhaps best summed up by the two statues that sit outside the ground. The impressive statue of Billy Wright is probably the finest football statue located at any ground in Britain. It sits outside the main entrance to the club offices. In 2003 the same designer, James Butler produced another statue, this time of former player and manager Stan Cullis. The Stan Cullis Statue is located outside the entrance to the Club Museum (see below). Also outside Molineux is a statue of former club owner Sir Jack Hayward which was unveiled in 2018.
The Club Chairman has announced his desire to see Molineux further expanded to have a capacity of 50,000, but only if Wolves can become established in the Premier League. This would be achieved by doubling the size of the existing Sir Jack Hayward (South Bank) Stand, at one end, so that the single tiered stand would have around 10,000 seats and building a new stand to replace the Steve Bull Stand, along one side. It is rumoured that works could begin on the building of a larger 10,000 capacity Sir Jack Hayward Stand in the Summer of 2019.
Away fans are housed in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand, which runs along one side of the pitch, where up to 2,750 away supporters can be housed. Fans in this stand are sat quite far back from the playing area, which gives the illusion that the pitch is larger than at most other grounds. Wolves fans are housed in the upper tier above the away section making for some 'interesting conversations' between the home and visiting supporters.
For cup games then if required part of the Stan Cullis Stand at one can also be allocated, where an additional 1,500 visiting fans can be housed, high up on one side of the upper tier (towards the Steve Bull Stand side of the ground). David London a visiting Crystal Palace fan adds; 'Views are excellent from the front of the Stan Cullis Stand away section, although if you are at the top then it's all a bits distant. It's a lot of stairs up to the upper tier and when you get to the top puffing and blowing a friendly steward tells you that you should have asked to use the lift!'
The facilities are fine, including the catering, serving a range of pies including; Steak, Rogan Josh, Potato & Meat, Vegetable, Cheese & Onion (all £3.10), Cornish Pasty (£3.10), Sausage Rolls (£3.10) Hot Dogs (£3.60), Burgers (£3.60) and Chips (£2.50).
Musical delights at the ground include just before kick off, 'Hi, Ho, Silver Lining' with the crowd singing 'Hi, Ho, Wolverhampton!' On one visit I got talking to a couple of Wolves fans on the train up to Wolverhampton and they suggested going for a drink in the city centre before the game which I did. I had quite an enjoyable time and they even took me right up to the away supporters entrance, shook my hand and wished me luck! very hospitable. I personally did not experience any problems during my visits, but I have received a number of reports of others that have not been so lucky. It is strongly advised that colours are kept covered around the ground and the city centre (and that goes for your cars too).
Well, it may be a great stadium, with good atmosphere, but the main drawback with a visit to Molineux is the lack of away friendly pubs for visiting supporters to drink in. Now there are a number of pubs situated around the ground, but they do not admit away fans, which to a certain extent I can understand. But what is a real shame is that unlike many new stadiums that are located out of town with not much in the way of drinking holes located around, Molineux is only a 10 minute walk away from the city centre where there are plenty of pubs to be found. However by far the greater majority, if not all, of these are for home supporters only on matchdays (even the Wetherspoons has bouncers on the door demanding to see your match ticket for one of the home sections before being allowed entry).
One exception is the Bluebrick beside the Premier Inn hotel. The Bluebrick has been designated by the Police as an away pub and is handily located near to the railway station. If arriving by train then as you leave the station entrance, walk straight on up the station approach. Immediately before the bridge going over the ring road, take the pathway going down on the left. Walk down to the path beside the ring road and turn right. Proceed under the bridge and walk along the path. Then take the next right onto Wednesfield Road. Go under the railway bridge and you will see the Premier Inn on your right. The Bluebrick is just behind the hotel.
Alcohol is available inside the stadium this includes Carling (Pint £4), Banks's Bitter (Can 440ml £3.60), Aston Manor Cider (Bottle 500ml £4), Guinness (Can 520ml £4.20), plus wine and spirits (£4.10).
Zeelo is running direct coach services for home fans travelling to Molineux. With the long train and bus journey or tiring drive, Zeelo offers a hassle free service straight to Molineux. Travel in a comfortable coach, with a guaranteed seat and soak in the atmosphere with other fans. This family-friendly service has special rates for seniors and children with prices starting from as little as £8 return.
Check the Zeelo website for more details
From The South
Leave the M6 at Junction 10 and take the A454 towards Wolverhampton. Continue to follow the A454 right into Wolverhampton (be wary of speed cameras on the A454). On reaching the traffic island that intersects with the ring road, turn right. As you approach the 2nd set of lights look for the signs for football parking. The ground is over the second set of lights on the right. Alternatively, if you turn left into the city centre you may find a space in one of the many council run 'pay & display' car parks (see Car Parking below).
From The North
Leave the M6 at Junction 12 and take the A5 towards Telford and then turn onto the A449 towards Wolverhampton. On reaching the traffic island that intersects with the ring road, turn right. Then as South.
Car Parking
Just off the ring road near Molineux is the Civic Hall car park, normally remains open for night matches and costs £4 for three hours or £5.50 for four hours or £3 for evenings (entering the car park after 5pm). Terry a visiting Chelsea fan adds; 'Although the city centre car parks are handy, the area is busy with shoppers so you may like we did get stuck in long queues to get into one. I'd recommend parking in the car parks that you see further away from Molineux and taking the 10/15 minute walk; it also means you are back on the motorway quicker after the game'. There is also some limited parking available at the stadium itself at a cost of £8 per car. David Drysdale informs me; 'There is some street parking to be found on a small industrial estate near to Wolverhampton Railway Station. It is in the region of Kennedy Road (off Culwell Street). It is then about a ten minute walk to Molineux.' There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Molineux Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk.
Post Code for SAT NAV: WV1 4QR
Thanks to Paul Judd, an exiled Wolves fan, in Milton Keynes, for providing the directions.
Wolverhampton Railway Station is around a 15 minute walk away from Molineux. From the main station entrance proceed straight on towards the city centre and as you reach the inner ring road turn right. Just follow the ring road as it continues in a circular pattern around to the left. Eventually you will see the Molineux on the right.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers operates a category system for matchday pricing (A & B) whereby the most popular games cost more to watch. Category A prices are shown below with Category B prices in brackets.
Home Fans
Billy Wright Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £40 (B £35), Over 65's/Under 21's* £18, Under 17's £15, Under 12's** £12
Billy Wright (Family Lower Tier): Adults £32 (B £27), Over 65's/Under 21's* £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £5
Steve Bull Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £30 (B £25), Over 65's/Under 21's* £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £10
Stan Cullis Stand: Adults £30 (B £27), Over 65's/Under 21's £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £5
Sir Jack Hayward Stand: Adults £30 (B £27), Over 65's/Under 21's £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £5
Graham Hughes South West Stand: Adults £22, Over 65's/Under 21's £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £5
Away Fans
Steve Bull Stand (Lower Tier):
Adults £30, Over 65's/Under 21's* £15, Under 17's £12, Under 12's** £5
Category A Matches are against; Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
* Under 21's must first become Club members to qualify for this reduced ticket price.
** When accompanied by a paying Adult (includes Over 65's and Under 21's).
Official Programme £3
Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website).
West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City & Aston Villa.
For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website.
Record Attendance
61,305 v Liverpool
FA Cup 5th Round 11th February 1939
Modern All Seated Attendance Record
31,358 v Liverpool
Premier League
21st December 2018
Average Attendance
2017-2018: 28,298 (Championship League)
2016-2017: 21,570 (Championship League)
2015-2016: 20,157 (Championship League)
The Club have their own museum, which is open Fridays (12-5pm), Saturdays (11am-4.30pm) & Sundays (11am-3.30pm). Opened in 2012, the museum is full of interesting content even to the non-Wolves fan. It also contains a small cinema and a great interactive football game whereby you can take or score penalties against computerised characters of former Wolves players.
Beat the Goalkeeper Game:
The museum costs £7 for adults and £4.50 concessions, with family tickets available priced £18. See the Wolves Museum website for more details.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
Premier League
Monday 11th February 2019, 8pm
Callum Pattison (Newcastle United)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Molineux?
My second visit to Molineux as a Newcastle supporter. With me being at the University at Wolverhampton, this is a very simple game for me to do so I was very much looking forward to it.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The ground is literally about 10 minute walk from where I live so I had absolutely no issues whatsoever.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Me and mates had a couple of drinks in the Wetherspoons but were informed by staff that we had to be away by 5pm with it being a home fans only pub. There isn't many choices to be fair for pubs to go to in Wolverhampton as they all have bouncers on and you need to be a home fan. So we decided to go to the Bluebrick which is the only designated away fan pub. The drink prices in there are a bit extortionate so we only had one drink and headed to the Rileys sports bar which is a home fan bar however, I know the staff in there fairly well so they were fine with us coming in. Me and my two mates were the only Newcastle supporters in there. We didn't have any issues with the homes, although there were a few dirty looks when they noticed our black and white stripes.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux Stadium?
I like Molineux, its a unique ground with character. A dying art in the English game with all these new modern bowl-like stadiums. However, I am not a fan of where they house the away supporters. They put away supporters in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand where we are spread from one side of the pitch to the other so its hard to all chant and sing in unison. This stand is also located quite a distance away from the pitch so it can be hard to see what's happening on the other side - especially with us being at ground level.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Not too much to shout about in the first half however an Isaac Hayden goal in the 56th minute put us in front out of nowhere. New signing Almiron then came on to a great ovation and looked lively however, with four minutes added on, Wolves grabbed a late equaliser in the 95th minute through Willy Boly. Very disappointed from a Newcastle perspective but with the balance of play a draw was probably the fair result. I can't fault the stewards and facilities as well at the ground, although a bottle of Carling did cost in excess of £4 though, Premier League Prices.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
The Policing after the game was shocking, away fans and home fans all leaving together and it only takes one idiot to start something for everyone else to start causing trouble. Fortunately, that wasn't the case but I have seen it happen in the past at Wolves. Simple enough for me to get home though, just a straightforward walk back home.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A great day and it makes a nice change having an away day on my doorstep. Disappointing way to end the game but that 's football for you.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
FA Cup 3rd Round
Monday 7th January 2019, 7:45pm
Russ Poole (Liverpool)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
Premier League
Friday 21st December 2018, 8pm
Stefan (Liverpool)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bournemouth
Premier League
Saturday 15th December 2018, 3pm
Paul Sheppard (AFC Bournemouth)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Watford
Premier League
Saturday 20th October 2018, 3pm
Dave (Watford)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton
Premier League
Saturday 29th September 2018, 3pm
Adam (Southampton)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Premier League
Saturday 26th August 2018, 12.30pm
Stephen Welch (Manchester City)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham
Championship League
Friday 3rd November 2017, 7.45pm
Phil Back (Doing the 134)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bristol Rovers
League Cup Third Round
Tuesday 19th September 2017, 7.45pm
Yaz Shah (Bristol Rovers fan)
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
Football League Championship
Saturday 19th August 2017, 3pm
Tony Moore (Cardiff City)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
Football Championship League
Saturday 11th February 2017, 5.30pm
Christopher (Newcastle United fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux Ground?
Newcastle United were in a good position in the league, recently overtaking Brighton to the top position. Being relatively new to away games, Molineux was another one to cross off with a few of my friends.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We cheated and got the supporters bus down. We were parked a few streets away from the ground, just over the road from the ring road and within walking distance of the town centre.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As it was a late 5.30pm kick off and our coach was booked to arrive for a 3pm kick off time, then we had a few hours to kill. There was a large Police presence around the city centre and we were barred from pretty much every bar and pub. In a Police officers words 'Wolves fans are very territorial', even Wetherspoons and Hungry Horse banned away fans from entering. We did manage to find a nice pub that sold craft ale on Lichfield street, however it is worth noting that it has a small capacity and you have to get there early. Around the city centre everyone seemed okay with us, we never really came into contact with many Wolves fans due to not being allowed in most pubs, but the ones we did come across were pleasant.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux stadium?
The Molineux ground seemed okay. Outside there were plenty of places to get a pie, chips or burgers. They even had a few vans selling curries which isn't something that I'm used too in Newcastle. We were sat in the Steve Bull Stand at one side of the pitch and the seats were cramped, but we stood up anyway, I understand that in the Stan Cullis Stand where some of our other supporters were located you can have a better view of the pitch. Although the view for us was okay, it was a little difficult to see the line on the other side of the pitch and if players were in the way then it could be hard to see what was going on, but it wasn't a view to complain too much about. It is worth noting that when entering the stands via the concourse the stewards were not letting you enter anywhere else then where it was stated on your tickets, but once in you are generally free to go and sit with people you know, instead of being sat in your allocated seat.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
As the Newcastle fans were located in in two different stands and all across the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand it was a little difficult to have songs going in unison. Apart from half of the Jack Harris Stand where some home supporters were singing and some trying to start some aggro. Some of my friends were sat at the opposite side and afterwards told us that Wolves fans were throwing coins and all sorts at them, all whilst the stewards just stood there watching. At half time we went to get some refreshments, but the queue never seemed to go down, I managed to my order in before the Police ordered the kiosks to be shut just before the end of half time. I'd recommend getting something to eat and drink from one of the vans outside the ground, or somewhere else in the city centre. The game itself wasn't all that good from a Newcastle point of view, but we managed to sneak the 1-0 win.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
We were warned before the end of the game that we would be escorted out, and that was the case. There seemed to a few Wolves fans trying to start things, but the Policing did their job well and in a friendly manner.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Well the Molineux stadium was okay and we got the result. But I can't help feel that the attitude of some of the Wolves fans was over the top though. Plus there is no need for away fans to be restricted to only one pub. The people we did meet all seemed friendly, but the behaviour of others just spoils it from being a day out. Although I never feared for my safety, I can't help but feel that all it will take is for one away fan to react and it will all kick off. In light of this and the fact that in certain areas of the ground our fans were getting things thrown at us, then it's not an away tie that I would recommend taking children, disabled, or older people to. Although the stewards were friendly to us, they let themselves down by allowing some of the home support to behave the way they did and that is something that the club needs to look at.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
Football Championship League
Saturday 11th February 2017, 5.30pm
Paul (Newcastle United fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux Ground?
As I hadn't been to Molineux or indeed Wolverhampton before, so looking forward to a new ground and a change of scenery. Also as I live in the isle of Man I can only normally get to about ten games a season so any opportunity to see a Newcastle match is one to be savoured.
Ho w easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I flew into Birmingham Airport from the Isle of Man. I then got a train from Birmingham International Station which is right next to the Airport to Wolverhampton. There was a regular service with trains running every 15 minutes. On arrival in Wolverhampton, it as fairly easy from the station to locate the Molineux Stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
I found it shocking that every pub we tried to get into in the City Centre had bouncers on the door which turned away Newcastle fans. Some Wolves supporters who were standing outside one of the pubs smoking, suggested that we head to a bar called the Bluebrick. When we got there we were all surprised to find that the Bluebrick Bar was attached to a Premier Inn Hotel. We charged a £2 entry fee each to get in, but the bar was full of Newcastle fans and the bouncers and staff very all friendly. The bar is not very big and with around 200 fans in there it was very crowded.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux Stadium?
Molineux is in an ideal location to get to from City Centre. I didn't think that the ground was was anything special but it is well designed and I had a great view from where I was sitting in the Stan Cullis Stand. Most of the Newcastle fans were housed in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand to the left of us, where I believe the view wasn't as good.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
This was the worst game I have watched all season. There were very few chances created by either side. The Newcastle fans were as good as ever, even though many were located on one side of the pitch, which seems a strange place to locate the away fans at Molineux. I didn't hear the Wolves fans at all.Nevertheless Newcastle came away with the three points with Mitrovic scoring for the Magpies just before half time.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Was very easy to get out and to be honest couldn't wait to leave on a freezing cold night. Walked back to the station to take a train to Liverpool where I was staying for the night.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I wouldn't recommend Molineux for visiting fans, the complete lack of pubs available to away fans is a disgrace. Still got the three points though :)
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa
Football Championship League
Saturday 14th January 2017, 5.30pm
Connor Smith (Aston Villa fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Molineux?
I was really looking forward to this game because it being a local Derby and I have never been to Molineux. So I was determined to tick this one of my list. Plus I've heard that Wolves has a good atmosphere and its a traditional old ground.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I got the local train from Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton, which only took around 20 minutes. Then It only took about a ten minute to walk from the station to the Molineux ground, which is very easy to find. It also helped there being Police everywhere to direct us, but still very easy!
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
I had a few drinks in the Bohemian Bar on Lichfield Street, which is only a five minute walk from the station. Then had one in the Hogshead. I had no major problems with the home fans but I would strongly advise not to wear colours around city centre as some who did didn't get a warm welcome, put it that way. Also worth a mention that only the Bohemian and Hogshead allowed me in, the others turned me away (please note that the Hogshead no longer admits away fans - Ed), so be aware that there are a limited choice of pubs for away fans to drink in.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Molineux?
As you walk down Camp Street down the hill, the Stan Cullis Stand just over shadows the view. I didn't get chance to walk round all the ground, but I popped into Asda just before I went in and from there the Stan Cullis Stand loks pretty amazing. My first impression of the ground inside was that it looks bigger than it does on television and all three stands stood out with their bright orange seats! My only problem was that my view was not so good being smack bang on the half way line and Wolves fans being above us! Also the concourse is very dingy and old fashioned which oddly I liked.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
From a Villa's point of view, it was awful. We had no leaders on the pitch and no decent striker up front. Villa only created one chance in the game. Wolves were way better than us, more heart and passion. The atmosphere was electric. With more than 27,000 in Molinuex and under the lights. The only downfall was at the end of the game, we had coins and some Wolves fans shouting abuse at us which made us feel quite uncomfortable.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away was a bit of a nightmare. The Police had put in place road restrictions which limited walking space, we were like sheep. Once we got off Camp Street it was a pretty straightforward walk to the station. There were a couple of incidents on the ring road with Police trying to move Wolves fans on, other than that no more problems.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall a not a very good day out, losing a local Derby and the fact that our players never tried. The only good part about today was the tribute to Graham Taylor! Would advise not to wear colours around city centre and the Molineux ground as some home fans weren't very welcoming!
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers
Football Championship League
Saturday 31st December 2016, 3pm
Joe Hylton (Queens Park Rangers fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Molineux?
I wasn't looking forward to this match at all... QPR had lost the previous six consecutive games. Plus as this game was being played on New Year's Eve, our usual 1700 Hooped away support for a Mild lands match was sadly shrunk to no more than 500.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
No problems driving from West London, the journey took just over three hours in total with a short stop off at a service station. I recommend parking your vehicle in the Wolverhampton Civic Centre multi-story car-park on Wulfruna Street, (sat-nav post code WV1 1RQ) I parked at 1pm and left at 5.15pm, it cost me £6.50p well worth it in a well lit, safe, CCTV clean environment... and, it's only a five minute walk to the away end from the car park.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Just had a coffee in a Costa Cafe near the car-park, but there are plenty of the usual food outlets near by as your in the town centre. Didn't mix or speak with the Wolves fans, the whole area was very low key and completely relaxed. I can't comment on a pub for away supporters as we gave them a miss.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux Stadium?
I've been to Wolves many times, my first venture there was way back in 1975. Molinuex has changed so much over the years, and now looks really impressive. It's been a very lucky away ground for QPR. I've seen The R's win there maybe half a dozen times.Sadly I have reservations about the away section on the half way line, just because of the Wolves fans who are seated above us. You get idiots all clubs, sadly at the end of the game several QPR supporters got spat on and had objects dropped on them from the above section, including my wife, by these so-called Wolves fans... just disgusting! I spoke with several stewards on the way out about the incident, they assured me that my complaint would be addressed, I'm not holding my breath on that one!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Not brilliant by any means, Wolves are not much better than QPR, we were desperate for any result and trying to pull away from a relegation place. The home support in the stand to our left are very vocal, the rest of the stadium are the total opposite, not a great atmosphere due to two very average sides on the park. But in saying that, QPR still managed to win 2-1 with a very late goal from our Polish winger Pawel Wszolek, as I said before, Rangers were desperate to end a string of defeats.A win is a win, so I was a very very happy Hoop. Good friendly stewards, the usual pies/beers on the concourse. Just that spitting incident at the final whistle that spoilt the day for some of our supporters.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems getting away from the ground and the car-park, I was back on the M6 within 20 minutes of leaving the town centre.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
QPR won, so it's always a good day when you win away. Plus, the game wasn't on Sky TV, and it was a traditional 3pm kick off on a Saturday afternoon, so job done in my book. Last of all, the new stand to the right of the away section was only just about two thirds full with home fans. It had a large section of the stand cordoned off... just full empty seats... seats that could easily hold possibly 2500 away supporters. I just don't understand the logic behind Wolves seating the away fans on the half-way line, to endure dropped objects and filthy spitting from some Wolves fans seated above, it's just so wrong on every level. This could easily be prevented by housing the away support in the empty seated area to the right of the present away area, then you'd also be behind the goal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United
Football Championship League
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 3pm
Shaun Tully (Leeds United fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux Ground?
I was interested to see Molineux as its a well known old ground.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
From the north pretty easy. Had pre booked parking in a light industrial estate off of Fox's Lane to the north of Molineux.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As I was driving no pubs were involved but my son has a things for Nando's so we visited one about a mile away.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux Stadium?
I was pretty impressed with Molineux. Although it is an old ground it has been done up so to speak so the stands all look impressive on each side (unlike Ewood Park and indeed for that matter our own Elland Road where an old stand remains down one length of the pitch).
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Wolves chose that day not to serve alcohol to the away fans (maybe our reputation goes before us?!!) as it was clear that alcohol can be made available in the ground. The stewards seemed friendly enough and the end I was at was near the Jack Haywood Stand where the more 'vocal' home fans base themselves, meaning there was plenty of 'banter' The atmosphere wasn't bad compared to some other away games I've been to, although at the time of writing Wolves are going through a poor patch and so once we took the lead the home fans seemed resigned to their fate and became very quiet.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Fox's lane is not good for a quick getaway. From getting into the car to getting onto the A449 took about 25 minutes. The A449 itself flowed reasonably well up to the M6 however and by 7pm we were at Manchester Airport, for our flight back to Ireland
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I enjoyed the experience although being given the length of the pitch as the away end rather than in a corner or behind a goal means the supporters are more spread out making it harder to create good atmosphere.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brentford
Football Championship League
Saturday 24th September 2016, 3pm
Thomas Inglis (Visiting Dundee United Fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux Ground?
This was my second visit to the city. I first came down way back in 1985 to do the Wolverhampton Marathon (some 30 years ago, and about 3 stone lighter) I had a look around the outside of Molineux then, now it was a chance to get inside for my English ground visit No.66.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I got the Megabus from Dundee to Birmingham (£6 return ) on the Friday night. I then got train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton on the morning of the game. From town centre, it is fairly easy to follow fans towards the Molineux ground.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Arriving in Wolverhampton around 10am. I had a look around the central shopping area and got some breakfast. I put on a couple of football bets, then decided to have a few pints. I went to the 'Billy Wright', The Still and to McGhees (Irish bar). Chatted to a few of the locals, who were friendly enough. Some of the older guys reckoned a player that came from Dundee United (my team) to Wolves was one of their greats - Andy Gray - who helped them win a League Cup.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Molineux?
I again had a wander round the stadium, and it looked quite impressive. I took a couple of pictures at the Steve Bull Stand and of the Stan Cullis Statue. Once inside I took my seat in the 'Stan Cullis' Stand in the lower tier and it was a great view - which appeared to be the case from all the stands.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The first half main talking point, was a dance into the box by Teixeira for Wolves, beating four players then being chopped down for a 'stonewall penalty,' which the referee didn't give. The second half burst into life with a goal every 10 minutes. Teixeira got a double on 47 and 57 minutes then Brentford pulled a goal back on 67 minutes through Kai Kai. Wolves finished off the game with a breakaway goal in injury time from Cavaleiro for a well deserved win. The Wolves fans in the 20,600 crowd were in fine singing voice throughout. Stewards helpful with directions, toilets fine, standard pies and drinks.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problem walking back to town centre for a couple of beers and watching the tea time game.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
As always a good day out, when you get a few goals in a decent game, and as a neutral you don't mind which end they go in.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers
Football Championship League
Saturday 9th April 2016, 3pm
Daniel Ainsworth (Blackburn Rovers fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Molineux?
I have started following the Rovers this year and the concessionary ticket was cheap-ish (£14), so I decided to make the trip to Molineux with friends.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We travelled on one of the official supporters coaches. On arrival at Molineux the coach parked only a five minute walk away from the stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We arrived around 2:30pm so we just purchased a programme from one of the sellers at a cost of £3 and then we went straight into the ground.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Molineux?
The away end wasn't an end as such, but was the lower tier of one of the side stands, with Wolves fans seated above us. The ground itself looked nice and was pretty full apart from one of the ends that looked only half full.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was a lacklustre 0-0 draw and after about 60 minutes, Wolves registered their first shot on target which prompted the largest applause of the match. Blackburn had three injury time chances and would have won if it wasn't for the great form of the Wolves keeper, Carl Ikeme. The atmosphere was great with us and the Wolves fans exchanging the chants about Aston Villa and Bolton (both local rivals), going down from the Premier League and Championship respectively. The stewards were one word and one word only - horrendous. We were all stood up singing at the beginning of the game and they forced all of us to sit down, when all we wanted was to watch and enjoy the game. A funny part about the game when we was chanting about our striker Chris Brown (who has never scored for us) and chanting "If Brown scores we're on the pitch" so the stewards moved in front of the stand just in case there was going to be a pitch invasion!
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
We walked back to the coaches after buying food from a burger van outside the ground, which was nice and cheap.(£3.50 for chips and burger).
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Poor game but generally a good day out, although the stewarding could have been better.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End
Football Championship League
Saturday 13th February 2016, 3pm
Steve Kelly (Preston North End fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux ground?
I have not been to the revamped Molineux. My last visit being in the late 1990's.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Finding the ground is very easy. Located within easy walking of the town centre, it is very hard to miss with the orange facade of the stands. Very good signage to the ground as well from the motorway and as you enter Wolverhampton. The train station is also only a 10 -15 minute walk away from Molineux.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As a group of us travelled down we met up and stayed at the Novotel for the night. Had a couple of drinks at the hotel then walked down to the ground. No animosity or signs of any hostility in and around the ground that I saw.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux Stadium?
Molineux looks quite impressive and is a modern bright stadium. Great views of the game as we were situated in the lower section of the Steve Bull Stand which runs along the length of the pitch. The only problem with this away section is that you are spread out along the ground so that it is difficult for the away end to sing in unison as you would if you were all located together in one section. Having said that, thanks to scoring two goals and winning the game 2-1 there was plenty of singing to be hear from the North End fans.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game itself was great from an away supporters perspective, with a very good atmosphere. Wolves were booed off the pitch at both half time and full time by their own supporters, which means that North End did a good job on the Wolves. In all fairness a 2-1 scoreline flattered Wolves .
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems in getting away from the ground. It's a quick five minute stroll into the town centre where we mingled with quite a number of Wolves fans and talked about the game over a pint.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I have visited over 54 grounds now on my travels and I would certainly rate Molineux high up on the list. Not quite making the top ten but this is certainly a nice modern, well built stadium.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End
Championship League
Saturday, February 13th 2016, 3pm
Mike Bloor (Preston North End fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Molineux ground?
I was heading down to Wolves with three friends from University who all wanted to come for different reasons and I'd never been with them to a football match so it was something new. Also, after the earlier game in the season, when Preston should have beaten Wolves at Deepdale and with Preston improving and Wolves faltering, I was confident that we would get a good result.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We arrived on one of the supporters coaches, which parked on the opposite side of the road from Molineux. The away end was right in front of us so it was simple to find our stand.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We went in an hour before kick off and watched the warm ups and have a beer.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Molineux Stadium?
The only away game I'd been to previously was at Burnley. Now Turf Moor wasn't exactly the trendiest stadium, so it was nice to have non wooden seats, but we stood for the match anyway. Molineux was big and impressive and we had a good view since we were side on so for both halves we didn't have any problems with the view.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
It felt like Preston were the home team, Preston dominated the first half which got the fans going, also with the anniversary of Tom Finney, his name was chanted from the first few minutes which go the fans and team going and it was good to go wild when we scored.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away was a simple task since the coaches were only two minutes walk up the road from us.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall it was a class day since we won. I would just like to say for a reasonably big club in the championship and a possible Premier standard stadium, the Wolves team are vastly underachieving.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v MK Dons
Championship League
Saturday 28th November 2015, 3pm
David Drysdale (MK Dons fan)
Why were you looking forward to visiting the Molineux football ground?
Firstly it was a new stadium for me, Molineux has always looked an impressive ground in photos I've seen. When both MK and Wolves were in League One a couple of seasons ago they brought nearly 10,000 fans down to Milton Keynes and a suitably impressive atmosphere with it.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We managed to find free parking in Kennedy Road (off Culwell Street) which is the quiet industrial estate back roads opposite Wolverhampton train station, which is where a lot of Wolves fans seem to park. It's about a 10 minute walk to the ground, just up past the University campus/student accommodation, it was no problem at all.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We arrived early so decided to get some food outside the ground. There is quite a variety of hot food vans/stalls outside the ground itself, more variety than I have seen elsewhere including Indian food and Hog Roast. We tucked into a pork, apple and stuffing bap which was around £3.50 before heading into the ground. We had only sold around 700 tickets for the game so the away concourse area was empty(ish) and we had no problems being served quickly. The club sell Bank's Bitter and Carling lager as well as cider and all the usual fare so we had a couple of beers enjoying the atmosphere. Home fans were friendly enough, no issues whatsoever. I've heard that Wolves fans were some of the more passionate in the country, and they were certainly a loud bunch particularly at one end behind the goal. No problems whatsoever.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Molineux stadium?
One of the worst away seating areas I've been to in the country. We were sat in the Steve Bull Stand in the lower tier with home supporters positioned behind and above us in the upper tier which could have been dangerous on the wrong day. The view is pretty poor - we were about 20 foot away from the touchline and level with the pitch so our view was pretty poor overall. Not great Wolves! The stadium overall however is impressive, everything is painted in Wolves' colours and the new stand behind the goal looks very modern, just a shame about the away area.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Pretty dull affair from two poor performing teams. Wolves had the slight upper hand and should have gone ahead through several Afobe chances but MK's keeper (Dave Martin) was in top form. It ended in a dull 0-0 draw. The atmosphere was fairly flat for most of the game because of the poor performances from both sides. The Wolves fans behind the goal to the left hand side of the away section were very loud on occasion, some of the loudest home support I've heard in a while. Stewards were some of the best I've ever come across, very relaxed and friendly and allowed us to move around/stand when suitable.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems, easy getting out and a 10 minute walk back to the car in the rain, but no problems at all.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A dull game itself, but I enjoyed the experience. The stadium is impressive and there is plenty of choice outside of the ground food wise. The only real negative was the poor away area which is one of the worst views in the country, so far back from the pitch and playing level.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End
League One
Saturday, January 11th 2014, 3pm
Paul Willott (Preston North End fan)
There are few grounds for me quite as redolent of footballing glory than Molineux, so I was very keen to pay another visit to this hallowed turf. Furthermore, with the season well advanced and both clubs very firmly established in the thick of the promotion push, the contest on offer of 3rd versus 4th in the table was extremely mouth-watering.
Having recently returned from the world of being single, it was an added bonus to have my missus happily join me on this excursion having decided that she quite likes the world of following my home-town club. Hence we drove up from the south without incident and opted to ditch the car in one of the town centre multi-storey car-parks.
Finding the ground itself I have never found easy as it seems to nestle in a hollow beneath and just outside the ring road. I entertained my partner with stories of decades past when pre-google maps one simply used to drive to a town and look for the floodlight pylons which caught me out as in my experience you had to nearly trip over the floodlights before you found the ground in Wolverhampton.......fortunately with past experience to rely upon and a few minutes with maps on the internet the night before we had no such problems on this trip.
We ambled down through the underpass towards the ground and started to soak up the atmosphere of the big clash between two of the oldest clubs in the land ahead of us, wandering around the ground as we did so to see the statue of Billy Wright. I was further impressed to see the stand bearing the name of this great player adorned with several huge picture banners of some halcyon moments of the heyday of this famous old club and I noticed similarly that my partner was equally impressed.
Since my previous visit , the Stan Cullis Stand has been rebuilt which in some ways for me slightly offsets the balance and appearance of the ground. It used to have a very symmetrical and smart appearance, but there can be no argument that the new structure is indeed impressive, and I note that had the club not suffered two successive relegations then the rebuilding of other stands in a similar theme would have perhaps continued. I was also interested to note the subtle differences in construction evident on the Steve Bull and Billy Wright stands. To the casual observer, they may appear identical, but one closer inspection one clearly bears the hallmarks of 70s style construction, whereas the other (the Billy Wright stand ) is clearly from a more recent epoch of construction techniques.
Molineux is awash outside with burger vans and stalls to choose from, so we happily stuffed our faces before entering the ground. Due to the high demand for tickets for this eagerly anticipated clash, with some 3,500 away supporters tickets having sold out, some were put in the Steve Bull stand lower tier, but we were the lucky ones able to enjoy the relative comfort of the new seats in a section of the new Stan Cullis stand.
Perhaps not surprisingly the atmosphere was absolutely crackling long before kick-off, as an expectant away crowd fancied another 3 points, having only lost once on our travels thus far in the league. Equally the home fans were just as keen to raise the roof to urge their boys on to win a crucial show-down against promotion rivals. Despite a heavy presence of both stewards and police, there was no silly nonsense from either quarter and the whole afternoon was a safe and enjoyable one, if noisy and atmospheric.
I was certainly one of those cautiously optimistic that Preston would fare quite well, coming off a long unbeaten run, especially with Wolves having seemed to have lost a bit of momentum, but as the match got underway, the early pace was set by the home team. In truth, Preston never got into any sort of rhythm, passing and tackling seemed a trifle difficult and I sensed an air of disorganisation in the back line for the first time this season. There could be no complaints really. Although Preston did get the ball in the back of the net it was ruled offside, and it was very much against the run of play, and wolves took a deserved 1-0 lead in at the break.
A second goal never seemed too far away, and it duly came for Wolves with a very well worked move in the second half, and thats the way it stayed. Hence the sun went down over a happy Molineux as 3,500 disappointed Preston fans headed for the exits at the final whistle.
Had I enjoyed the day? Well on the one hand not only was I disappointed to lose, it was doubly disappointing to be seemingly so clearly second best for most of the afternoon. However, it was undeniably a great occasion to savour, and I was doubly delighted to experience it with my partner for her to taste what "big matches" are all about at famous old grounds.
Furthermore, with a ski-lesson for her to look forward to later at Milton Keynes at 8pm, and some general ski-slope time for me in anticipation of our first holiday together a few weeks hence, there was something else to look forward to very soon . . . . . and as I explained . . . . there's always next Saturday . . . .
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Birmingham City
Football Championship League
Saturday 1st November 2014, 12.45pm
Harry Smith (Birmingham City fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Molineux?
It was a local derby and it was Gary Rowett first game in charge of Blues. It was a game I couldn't miss and this was to be my first trip to Molineux. Also I've heard Molineux generates a great atmosphere, so this being a local derby I was expecting it to be in full voice and finally I wanted to tick Molineux off my list.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Asking family members and friends who have been to the Wolves beforehand, all said to catch the train, as Molineux is a ten minute walk away from Wolverhampton Railway Station. We did this and on exiting the station we, along with a number of other Blues fans were given a Police escort to the ground. Oddly you can only really see the ground when you turn down off the ring road and go down a hill by the university, I liked the look of it; four separate stands which looked very modern.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As we had been escorted to the ground, there was no chance of going for a beer. But to be honest I couldn't recall seeing a friendly pub as we journeyed to the ground. The ones I did see looked firmly to be home supporters only. On the campus road by the ground there were plenty of burger vans, which were reasonably priced. On arriving at the ground itself we were met with even more Police, who had placed a cordon between the Blues and Wolves fans, with plenty of abuse going both ways.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Molineux?
We were sat in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand. The concourse area is very long and a bit dark dingy, however the facilities were good and clean. As we sold out our 2,700 allocation the concourse was packed, but I managed to get a pie and a pint. Stewards were okay seating us. First impression were that it was a very good ground. The large Stand Cullis Stand to our right, looked very modern and dwarfs the rest of Molinuex. Me and my brother Dan were sat right next to the opposite end where most of the vociferous Wolves were. This led a constant string of abuse throughout the game, it was very hostile and intimidating. Still the view of the playing action was very good.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Although the game was goalless, then from a Blues point of view it was a very satisfying performance after coming off the back of a 8-0 thrashing in the previous game. Wolves were the more dominant for most of the game but we showed desire and passion which we hadn't saw in Blues for a long time. Atmosphere was great. A proper Derby atmosphere, although it felt it was going to boil over. At end of the game there was a stand off between the two sets of fans. Some things were thrown in our direction and also some of the home fans seated in the tier above were also shouting abuse.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
It wasn't much fun either on leaving the stadium as the Police had their work cut out to keep the fans apart. Still we managed to get back to the station okay and was relieved to finally get on the train home.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Molineux is a very nice ground and is in easy walking distance from the train station. There was a good atmosphere generated inside, but some of the actions of fans was unsavoury, but in hindsight it was a local derby after all. I don't think though that I will rushing back to Molineux any time soon.
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