Leicester Women’s Vs Arsenal Women’s

Matchday 16 brought us back along the M6 to Leicester, with the weather offering a typical English welcome of rain and wind. The journey, lasting an hour and 20 minutes, was surprisingly smooth, with only a bit of congestion coming into Leicester. Prebooking car park C proved advantageous, as it was conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the stadium.

Despite the inclement weather affecting visibility for photos, Liam took the opportunity to try his hand at a couple of blow-up football goal targets. Following this, we headed to grab a program (£2.50) and a matchday scarf (£12.00). The stadium’s exterior walk, even in the rain, built anticipation, and once inside, we made our way to our seats. The view was impressive, and the pre-match atmosphere was lively.

However, I couldn’t help but notice the ageing and dated seats, a surprising observation given that the stadium was built in 2002. Seeking refuge from the cold, we decided to spend some time watching the remaining match between Manchester City and Chelsea. Once the televised game concluded, we returned to our seats. Despite only 4000 fans in attendance, the atmosphere was electric, with Arsenal supporters singing and chanting throughout. It was the best atmosphere we had experienced so far.

During halftime, Liam wanted to warm up with a hot chocolate (£3.30) and a hotdog (£6.50). The first half ended with Leicester leading 2-0, but Arsenal emerged as a different team in the second half, dominating the game and securing an impressive 6-2 victory. When booking the car park, we were told we would be held for an hour after the game, but to our surprise, the car park opened, and we encountered minimal traffic leaving Leicester. This game showcased the unpredictable nature of football, adding another layer of excitement to our ongoing journey. No issues arose in getting home, and Liam was comfortably in bed by 22:30.