Historic Away Trip for Truro City Fans
On the upcoming weekend, Truro City and their dedicated supporters are set to embark on an unprecedented journey for their match in the National League against Gateshead.
With Truro located in the south of Cornwall and Gateshead in the northeast, this matchup marks the longest away trip in English professional football history, as fans of Truro must undertake a daunting 902-mile round trip from their homes to the gates of Gateshead, just across the River Tyne from Newcastle.
Having secured promotion from the National League South last season, Truro is now competing in the National League, which serves as the fifth tier of English football, including clubs from all over the country.
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As Truro navigates their extensive schedule, their nearest National League rival this season is Yeovil Town, situated 280 miles away in Somerset.
This season, adventurous Truro fans have already set a distance record with an 878-mile round trip to watch their team face Carlisle United. Nearly 80 supporters made the 14-hour journey to Brunton Park, albeit with disappointment, as their team suffered a 3-0 defeat.
The previous record for the longest trip in the Football League was established during the 2009-10 Championship season, when teams Newcastle United and Plymouth Argyle faced off on an 832-mile journey.
Despite their taxing travels, Truro’s schedule is relatively short compared to some significantly longer journeys seen in leagues across the globe. Here, we will explore some of the longest current away trips in professional football, all distances calculated in miles, straight-line between club home grounds.
Chinese Super League (1,819 miles)
Despite the vastness of China, most Super League teams (along with the majority of the population) are situated on the eastern side of the Heihe-Tengchong line. Therefore, the longest round trip this season is a relatively short journey of 1,819 miles between Yunnan Yukun and Changchun Yatai.
Chilean Primera División (2,316 miles)
In the lengthy expanse of Chile, the top domestic league features considerable travel, with the longest distance being a round trip of 2,316 miles between Huachipato and Deportes Iquique.
Indian Super League (2,582 miles)
India, known for its size, features lengthy football journeys, although some clubs have relocated to centralized venues. The distance between NorthEast United FC and Bengaluru FC remains a challenging 2,582 miles for fans attempting the trip.
Kazakh Premier League (2,606 miles)
Kazakhstan’s top division may not be highly regarded, but the match between FC Yelimay and FC Atyrau still offers a distance of 2,606 miles, ranking among the longest travels in professional football.
Spanish LaLiga 2 (2,748 miles)
This season, Spanish football has recorded its longest league journey, a 2,748-mile round trip for fans traveling between Las Palmas in the Canary Islands and FC Andorra, located in the Pyrenees mountains, breaking previous national records significantly.
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Russian Premier League (2,910 miles)
While most of the Russian Premier League clubs are found in the western part of the nation, the longest mainland trip for fans is between Zenit St Petersburg and Dynamo Makhachkala, covering 2,770 miles. However, thanks to the promotion of FC Baltika Kaliningrad for the 2025-26 season, a journey of 2,910 miles awaits as they travel to face Dynamo Makhachkala.
Brazilian Serie A (3,990 miles)
While the Segunda Division fixture between Amazonas and Criciúma consists of a 3,810-mile round trip, it is overshadowed by a 3,990-mile journey required for fans traveling from Fortaleza in the north to Internacional in southern Brazil.
Major League Soccer (5,564 miles)
In Major League Soccer, spanning North America, several expansive away trips emerge. For instance, fans of New England Revolution will undertake a 5,176-mile round trip to face LAFC, while the longest of the season belongs to the match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami CF, featuring a staggering distance of 5,564 miles.
Canadian Premier League (5,574 miles)
Canada’s size allows for significant away journeys, highlighted by the 5,574-mile round trip between Pacific FC on the west coast and Halifax Wanderers on the east.
Australian A-League (6,566 miles)
In an unusual twist, the fixture between Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix stands out as the longest distance derby, measuring an impressive 6,566 miles across land and sea, making it the longest professional league game in history.
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Coupe de France (21,303 miles)
Though not a league match, the Coupe de France garners attention due to its unique nature, often including teams from France’s remote overseas territories. The most outlandish distance recorded occurred in 2014 when Trelissac FC faced Magenta Noumea, resulting in an astonishing 21,303-mile round trip for Trelissac fans, taking nearly 60 hours.
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