Coventry City supporter travels 300 miles for home games from Dorset

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Coventry City supporter travels 300 miles for home games from Dorset
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John Lovegrove, a dedicated Coventry City fan, has been making a round trip of over 300 miles from Dorset to attend every home game since relocating in 1998. Living on Coventry Close, Lovegrove maintains his connection to the team, having had a season ticket for over 20 years when he lived in Coventry. He has driven at least 20,700 miles in the past three years to support the Sky Blues. Lovegrove hopes to attend Coventry's Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 21, 2026, though he may be reliant on a ticket ballot for entry.

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  • John Lovegrove has lived in Dorset since 1998.
  • He travels more than 300 miles for each Coventry City home game.
  • Lovegrove subscribes to a season ticket despite living far from the club.
  • He has seen every game at Wembley except one.
  • Coventry plays Arsenal in their Premier League opener on August 21, 2026.
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How John Lovegrove ended up living on Highfield Road and Coventry Close on the south coast.

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