Easy stroll downhill to Bordesley and had let the first trains go before boarding on at about 5.20 with ten other people. I’d suggest that’s the best way to get in and out of St. Andrews, as there is a coach park right outside the away end, so you shouldn’t really have to venture amongst the home fans. City relying on free kicks and long throws from ex-Red Marc Robert's. There wasn't a lot between both sides if I am honest; Kenny Jackett set up a side to sit back and counter Birmingham, utilising the pace of Nathan Byrne and Benik Afobe on the break which worked to great effect throughout the game. home fans friendly? I'd heard about a new fan group starting for atmosphere by the Birmingham fans, I struggled to see where it was at first but I realised there was only one block standing opposite us and figured that was it. It cost £5.

After applauding the players off the pitch we headed straight back on the coaches and it took a bit of time to get out of Birmingham but got home at bout 8 o clock so not too bad. The other lads stayed out longer into the night than me and had a great time.

As you can imagine this did not go down well.

As the half wore on (or what was left of it), we grew into it and both Bodvarsson and Mason missed decent chances to pull us level.

It's divided into 3 sections, the upper section is about 15 rows deep and has quite a low roof but has fantastic views of the action. 1. I had never visited St Andrews before, so I was excited to be visiting a new ground. I was sitting in the second row, amongst roughly 1,600 other Posh fans. Judging by recent visits I'd say it's no longer used other than by stray football gatherers. City took an early lead on 6 minutes with Wednesday equalising 15 minutes later. However, you can drag the map around or click on +/- to reveal more hotels in the City Centre or further afield. There was a young boy on his fathers' shoulders and he was singing and enjoying but the stewards made him take him down. We had no contact with stewards inside the ground, which was a pity because the idiot behind me spent all game hurling stupid abuse at the home fans who gather at the nearest corner to away fans.

Yes they could do with a lick of paint and maybe need the toilets and concourse updating but I'd rather have these lovely old symbols of football past than a Riverside or Pride Park. It was my first visit to St Andrews and i was meeting a friend of mine who lives in Worcester who went to the game with me. From a Wednesday fans point of view it was fantastic.

This stand also houses the press area, television gantry and has the team dugouts located in front of it. it's a easy ride from Oxford directly up the M40 and with the help of Google maps a traffic free route round the back streets of Brum right to the ground. We sat in the Kop Stand which I used to stand in when it resembled an enormous dilapidated barn.

Millwall should have been 0-2 up at half time, but a cracking goal from Williams in the second half should have been enough, but slack marking from us and Birmingham equalised.

Although there are a number of Blues fans that frequent the pub they tend to be of the CAMRA bearded variety and therefore as long as you don't turn up mobbed handed, you should be okay.

Just input the dates below that you wish to stay and then select from the map the hotel of interest to get more information. I was quite impressed with the ground looks modern but not really having the cheap warehouse look of a lot of newer grounds. This is a single-tier with a walkway running through halfway up. The facilities under the stand were pretty dated and the usual food and drink fayre on offer at standard football ground prices. The game was awful from our perspective – we carried very little threat up front and Birmingham eased to a 3-0 win courtesy of some accommodating defending on our part.

It is a large two-tiered stand and is unusual in having quite a small top tier, which overhangs the larger lower area.

Getting out of the ground itself was easy as there are many stairs that people can use so they are not congested which is good. I really expected a slip up, so was very pleased.

I gave them mine. The game ended 1-1. There were a few Blues fans in there as well. The 1,300 or so away supporters were creating most of the noise. A very 'professional' performance from Wolves saw them take all three points in the West Midlands derby. We left the stand and walked out of the away gate onto Cattell Road, where hundreds of Blues fans were walking past.

Only traffic encountered was coming out of Bristol at 5pm, found the ground fine thanks to the satnav. Everyone stood as usual and settled down to a cracking cup tie.

As it was a midweek game and everyone had work the easiest way for us to get there was driving.

What you did before the game pub/chippy…. Getting away from the ground was very easy, 20 minutes and you're back on the motorway.

St Andrews is a fairly imposing ground, decent enough for a good level of football.

Plus a have a few Birmingham supporting work mates so it added extra spice to the occasion.

We had an enjoyable couple of hours in there before heading off and got on very well with all the Bluenoses. After getting an early lead, it became a frustrating affair and after Birmingham's equaliser, the game descended into a dull stalemate. Being a Coventry City fan I am used to a large track around the outside of the pitch and therefore being further away from the action. In the away end itself, we had no issues with and had a good view of the action. From there was a easy walk across Morrison's car park to the ground. It's actually 2 tiered but the upper tier is very small having only about 10 rows of seats in it.

home fans friendly?

It was early in the season and we were unbeaten, so optimism was running high before the match. However, it didn't stop me from enjoying the game. Cornish Pasties (£3), Cheese and Onion Pasties (£3), Sausage Rolls (£2), Cheeseburgers (£3.70), Hot Dogs (£3.70) and Chips (£2). Both teams started brightly with some good football and lots of energy to both teams attacks. Overall, no different to most other car parking arrangements at other football grounds. Birmingham on the Map.

Blues had also experienced a difficult campaign, although their form had risen miraculously since the end of February and they were no longer hovering dangerously above the relegation zone, instead that was now us. It  promises to be one of the most popular fixtures of the Spanish season. Arriving so close to kick off we went straight in to ground without really taking in our surroundings or encountering any of the natives. I knew St Andrews was a historical ground and had been reading about the history of it and therefore heard that in recent years the stadium had undergone some major redevelopment so I was interested in how St Andrews had been rebuilt. Rest of the ground was very quiet until they scored. Wednesday had a good following at this game and the facilities were ample.

One exception is the Cricketers Arms on Green Lane, as Simon a visiting Chelsea fan informs me; 'On our last visit to St Andrews, we managed to find a friendly pub within proximity of the ground. There was no trouble as the Wolves fans headed out onto the Coventry Road. 66,844 v Everton FA Cup 5th Round, February 11th, 1939.

I had not been to St Andrews for many years. The bus departs from bus stop MS4, which is located across the road from Moor Street Station (see Network West Midlands Birmingham City Centre Bus Stop map).

... Birmingham City's ground is about a 1/4 of a mile up this road on your left. The best way if possible is to go on the train.

I had heard that the Blues home support was right up there with their normally fantastic away support, well those guys must still have been on their holidays.

Both Blues and Wolves really struggled to get the ball down and play, the early stages were punctuated by weak long range efforts, mistimed passes and niggly fouls.

Surprised that a club the size of Birmingham has not addressed this to be honest as they could easily have a 40 thousand capacity ground to fill if they ever got back into the Premiership League. Didn't get to around the ground till about half 7 so only had time to park up and queue to pay at get in. Why you were looking forward to going to St Andrews?

I was really looking forward to the game my first game of the season, a new ground and the league cup has been a good competition for Oxford over the years. This was mostly populated by home fans in colours, but there was no bother as neither of us were wearing colours (I'm not sure I'd go to this particular pub in away colours, but that' s based on the fact that it looked like a home pub rather than any "atmosphere" – the bar staff and punters were friendly enough). Stewards were friendly, pies were expensive but nice and the facilities were good (can't comment on leg room or seats as I never actually sat down). One of the best away days I've done, would definitely return, although I would've liked to have seen more atmosphere from the home fans. The police gave us an escort to the ground. As we walked down the hill to Bordesley Railway Station, there was a bit of trouble under the railway tunnel, but we just ignored it and headed onto the platform and caught the next train back into the city centre (because we're lazy!). A city with plenty to do, ‘proper’ ground, ‘proper’ fans, and a good game too!

Even though it was August it was a rather chilly evening. Always love an away day at Blues, I was surprised that the Police allowed a 3pm kick off after problems at previous fixtures. 4.

This journey was extremely easy and efficient. After the game I decided to head back to Morrisons and have a bite to eat. I would liked to have had a better view of the stand we were in as it seemed to be the most interesting. Met with some friends in the Cricketers Arms which is located behind Morrison’s and about a 7 minute walk to the ground. Now much easier as pedestrian traffic light crossings have installed on the dual carriageway!

I decided not to buy anything at half time, just stayed in my seat and took some pictures. City fans were quite subdued until the first goal, but made lots of noise after that.

Car parking is not easy to find but one of the lads did drive over and parked at the Ibis Hotel for about £7. We got on the next train from New Street and arrived back in Wolverhampton around 6:30pm. Got some banter from Blues fans next to us but nothing violent.

Especially, in our case, if you happen to be a rival of the Blues. They dropped us off at the Bordesley Circus roundabout and it was about a five minute walk to the away end up the road. Went into a pub in the city centre.

The stewards were great before, during and after the game. The visitors completed their second half turn around when Okazaki headed in unmarked at the near post.

Otherwise, you can catch Bus No 60 from across the road to the main Coach Station Entrance which will take you up to the ground.

being sung by the Wolves fans.

(opens in a new tab). Upon arrival at the ground, I went to the club shop, to buy my beanie hat, which is my way of saying; 'I've been to that ground', Purchased the 'Made in Brum' Fanzine and an official matchday programme, priced at £1.50 and £3 respectively. Our seats were in row 30 to the right of the goal and it's a really good view. They were very friendly and spoke to us and gave us advice for the best method of getting to the ground from where we were. Stewards were a bit edgy and the queues were ridiculous for food. The game was fantastic.

I have been to the ground quite a few times over the last few seasons and always a great atmosphere.