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Fan's 26-year mission to visit all 92 EFL stadiums

2025-12-01 06:26
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Fan's 26-year mission to visit all 92 EFL stadiums

Ash Lambell completes his epic journey in style by watching Northampton Town win 3-0 in Plymouth.

Fan's 26-year mission to visit all 92 EFL stadiumsStory byAsh Lambell is wearing a black coat and holding a pint of beer. He is next to Wendy Lambell and Kevin Odams, who are both pointing at a black sign. It thanks fans for making the 251-mile trip to Northampton's game in Plymouth.Ash Lambell (right) was with his step-father Kevin Odams and mother Wendy Lambell to mark the occasion [Ash Lambell]Lewis AdamsMon, December 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM UTC·2 min read

A Northampton Town supporter said he was delighted after visiting all 92 stadiums in the English Football League (EFL).

Ash Lambell, who grew up in the town, signed off in style as his beloved side won 3-0 away at Plymouth Argyle's Home Park.

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The 33-year-old's ground-hopping has spanned three decades since watching his first match in 2000 aged eight.

"It's nice to have finally got to the end of that list and say 'I've completed it, job done'," Mr Lambell said.

His trip to Plymouth was the Cobblers' furthest away trip of the season at almost 250 miles (402km).

It was a journey he intended to make in April 2020, but it was scuppered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ash Lambell and Kevin Odams among other fans on the pitch at a game. They look jubilant, smiling in this selfie. A large stand with blue seats is in the background.Mr Lambell said seeing all 92 grounds happened naturally, rather than being a "desperate chase" [Ash Lambell]

"It's taken a while but felt really good yesterday," the supporter said.

"To top it off with a 3-0 win puts the cherry on the cake, so lots of really good memories to take away from it."

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Mr Lambell said his favourite away stadium was the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest - a club he used to work for.

"I think it's got the best atmosphere in the country," he added. "It's based in the city centre and it's got some amazing pubs and bars around."

A general view of a stand at Nottingham Forest's City ground. It has red seating and white lettering spelling 'Trent End', with a green football pitch in the foreground.Mr Lambell has a lot of love for the City Ground [Ed Sykes]

Less revered by Mr Lambell was Luton Town's Kenilworth Road, where he said the lack of standing room was "a nightmare".

He said his quest to see all 92 EFL grounds had happened naturally rather than being a "desperate chase".

The dedicated supporter added: "It's nice to have completed it now and to just get back to watching football without worrying actually where it is."

An aerial view of Kenilworth Road stadium, showing the green football pitch surrounded by stands and residential houses.He is not so keen on Luton Town's Kenilworth Road [Getty Images]

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