Away guide | Wigan Athletic

Swansea City travel to the DW Stadium to face Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Easter Monday. Here is a handy away guide for any Jacks making the trip.

 

WIGAN ATHLETIC vs SWANSEA CITY

Date: Monday April 10 (3pm kick-off).

Address: The DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0UZ

Distance from the Swansea.com Stadium: 229 mi

 

SEAT ALLOCATION

Away supporters are seated in the North Stand which is behind the goal. The away end can hold up to 4,800 supporters.

The view and leg room available in the stand is good and concourses are spacious with good facilities.

 

TICKETS 

Tickets for this match are no longer on sale from the Swansea.com Stadium ticket office.

It is possible for supporters to purchase tickets on the day. These are available after 11am from Windows One and Two at the ticket office at the DW Stadium.

Please note, this is cash only. [The nearest cash machine is a five minute walk from the stadium and is located outside Boots in the Robin Retail Park].

Duplicates and collections will also be available from the ticket office.

 

PARKING

Parking for away supporters is available in Car Park One. Supporters should use WN5 0UN for sat navs.

Supporters are advised to avoid parking at the adjacent retail park.

Parking is charged at £5 for cars and motorbikes. You will need to display your ticket.

Minibuses and coaches are charged at £10 and should be booked in advance.

 BY TRAIN

The nearest station to the DW Stadium is Wigan North Western which is on the West Coast Mainline.

It takes between four and a half and five hours to travel to Wigan from Swansea by train. Please check the train timetable and plan in advance as Monday is a bank holiday and times may change.

Wigan North Western Stadium is a 25 minute walk from the stadium.

 

BUS

South Lancs Travel operate a circular 644 service which stops at Wigan bus station and Robin Park Road. Robin Park is a two minute walk to the stadium.

Supporters can also board busses 1, 2, 3 or 4 at Wigan bus station and alight at ASDA in Newtown which is a five minute walk from the stadium.

 

NEARBY PUBS

The DW Stadium is adjacent to the Robin Retail Park which is hope to several stores and food outlets. There is a Costa Coffee located within Next, while KFC and Subway are also located in the retail park.

The Red Robin pub which is approximately 500 yards away from the stadium is mainly used by away supporters, however it does also welcome home fans.

Within the North Stand, there is a matchday bar for away supporters which serves hot and cold drinks and food.