Pristine Premier League: The “Dirtiest” Clubs In The UK Revealed

With world-renowned teams like Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea currently within its ranks – the Premier League is the most-watched sports league globally and the club’s stadiums are some of the country’s most notable landmarks for sports fans.

From the iconic Anfield to the historic Old Trafford and the modern marvel of Stamford Bridge, these well-known stadiums are more than merely venues; they’re hallowed grounds where dreams are made and legends are born.

Yet, amidst this fervent atmosphere, there’s an underlying curiosity about which stadium boasts the pristine allure of cleanliness and which one may benefit from a once-over with an oscillating floor cleaner or a cordless rotary machine.

Victor Floorcare has analysed the data to find out which current Premier League club has the most pristine stadium for fans, based on a selection of negative keywords in reviews left by visitors as well as hygiene ratings from The Food Standards Agency.

Using this data, we have created an index which ranks the stadiums from ‘most pristine’ to ‘needs a clean’, with surprising results that include some of the country’s most popular stadiums.

Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium has topped the ranks as the alleged dirtiest club in the Premier League with a score of 30.97 out of 40. The 25,400 capacity stadium ranked the highest for reviews containing negative keywords including ‘dirty’, ‘filthy’, ‘unhygienic’ and ‘disgusting’ – with many disappointed visitors commenting on the toilet facilities and the overall cleanliness of the stadium.

Selhurst Park also had an average score of three for food hygiene, meaning that there is also room for improvement when it comes to the cleanliness of its catering facilities.

Coming in second for the title of ‘dirtiest stadium’ is Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road stadium. Officially opened in 1905, the stadium was originally constructed with earth banking and wooden terraces where spectators could sit. Whilst the stadium has come a long way since then, its cleanliness still leaves much to be desired according to visitors and, since getting promoted last year, its even more important that the stadium is spick and span.

Burnley’s Turf Moor, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium also made the top five for ‘dirtiest stadiums’.

Liverpool’s Anfield stadium took the crown for being the most pristine place to watch a game of premier league football. Anfield has a seating capacity of over 60,000 and its state-of-the-art facilities have led to it being dubbed as the most iconic football stadium in the UK. The bars and restaurants at Anfield have an average food hygiene rating of five – the highest you can score.

Coming in second is Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium which had very few negative reviews around cleanliness and had a food hygiene rating of five across all of its vendors.

Edward Blackledge, managing director at Victor Floorcare, commented on the findings, saying: “In places like football stadiums that have thousands of visitors every weekend, cleanliness levels can sometimes slip if the right processes aren’t adhered to.

“A clean stadium can help to enhance the overall fan experience for those visiting the stadium. Clean facilities, including toilets and concession areas, contribute to a positive atmosphere for everyone – whether they’re season ticket holders or just visiting for the day!

“Areas within the stadium that have a particularly high footfall like bars and toilets would benefit from an industrial floor cleaner to really make sure that the dirt and grime is being removed and the area is being left spotless and sanitary ready for the next match. We have a lot of information on our website for those looking for guidance on how to clean floors”

Methodology

Our team analysed reviews on Google Maps and TripAdvisor to see which football club has the most reviews containing negative keywords including ‘filthy’, ‘disgusting’, ‘gross’, ‘dirty’, ‘vile’, ‘unhygienic’ and ‘smelly’.  From this, we worked out a percentage of negative reviews that included these words.  We also looked at the food hygiene rating on The Food Standards Agency for each bar or restaurant that is listed at the address of the associated football club.

About Victor Floorcare

Since 1946, Victor Floorcare has been helping customers with their floorcare needs. The Victor name is synonymous with high-performance, reliable and easy to use commercial cleaning machines. Products include oscillating floor cleaners, rotary machines, battery machines and scrubber dryers.

Operating across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, hospitality, local authorities, manufacturing, retail, facilities management and construction, Victor Floorcare products are manufactured in the UK with locally sourced parts and suppliers. Guided by its heritage, Victor Floorcare is committed to delivering engineering excellence by investing in cutting-edge technologies and embracing eco-friendly practices.