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London Football Clubs Top the World
Britain was the birthplace of the beautiful game and the English football leagues are globally recognised as the most competitive and skilful leagues in the world. Therefore, it doesn't come as a huge surprise to learn that London has more professional football clubs than any other city on Earth. From Premier League hot-shots like Chelsea and Arsenal down to more humble sides like Dulwich Hamlet and Croydon Athletic; London is packed full of football grounds. The following professional London football clubs can be found in the capital:
Arsenal, the fierce gunners based in the Emirates Stadium, was London's first professional football club.
Chelsea, the bold blues, call Stamford Bridge their home. Chelsea is probably the most popular London football team.
Fulham football club, founded in 1879, is the oldest club in the Premier League, based at Craven Cottage. Many new supporters have joined this London football club because season tickets are much cheaper than Chelsea's.
West Ham United were previously called Thames Ironworks and play at Upton Park. They have a reputation for being one of the rougher London football teams.
Tottenham Hotspur's home ground is White Hart Lane and they were the first British football club to win a trophy in the European leagues.
Crystal Palace play at home in Selhurst Park.
Queens Park Rangers hold the record for the most changes of home ground. They have been based in nearly 20 different football grounds and are currently at Loftus Road.
Brentford, another popular London football club, is based in Griffin Park.
Charlton Athletic call The Valley their football home in London.
Leyton Orient play at home in Brisbane Road stadium in London.
Millwall Football Club are notorious for having the roughest supporters of any British football team. Hundreds of serious incidents have occurred in the past. The Football association is considering banning fans from certain 'sensitive' matches such as clashes with West Ham United.
There are over 30 other lesser known professional football teams in London, each with their own ground. Whoever you support, you can be sure to catch plenty of football matches in London.
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Arsenal, the fierce gunners based in the Emirates Stadium, was London's first professional football club.
Chelsea, the bold blues, call Stamford Bridge their home. Chelsea is probably the most popular London football team.
Fulham football club, founded in 1879, is the oldest club in the Premier League, based at Craven Cottage. Many new supporters have joined this London football club because season tickets are much cheaper than Chelsea's.
West Ham United were previously called Thames Ironworks and play at Upton Park. They have a reputation for being one of the rougher London football teams.
Tottenham Hotspur's home ground is White Hart Lane and they were the first British football club to win a trophy in the European leagues.
Crystal Palace play at home in Selhurst Park.
Queens Park Rangers hold the record for the most changes of home ground. They have been based in nearly 20 different football grounds and are currently at Loftus Road.
Brentford, another popular London football club, is based in Griffin Park.
Charlton Athletic call The Valley their football home in London.
Leyton Orient play at home in Brisbane Road stadium in London.
Millwall Football Club are notorious for having the roughest supporters of any British football team. Hundreds of serious incidents have occurred in the past. The Football association is considering banning fans from certain 'sensitive' matches such as clashes with West Ham United.
There are over 30 other lesser known professional football teams in London, each with their own ground. Whoever you support, you can be sure to catch plenty of football matches in London.
Our central London hotels are extremely well connected to the London Underground train network. Quality Crown Hotel Kensington in less than 5 minutes walk from Earls Court London tube station. Quality Crown Hotel Paddington is less than 2 minutes by foot from Paddington tube station as is Hotel Indigo London Paddington. The exceptionally secluded garden oasis of Quality Crown Hotels.
