Wolverhampton Wanderers fans sing from early and do not need a goal to get going. The South Bank, as a collective voice, generates the kind of noise that surprises first-time visitors. Pre-match, the pubs near the ground fill up well before kick-off, and the streets outside carry that specific tension that only a home crowd can produce. Evening fixtures under the lights have a particular reputation among supporters: the gold shirts seem to glow, the noise is sharper, and the sense of occasion is higher than a standard Saturday afternoon. Arriving 30 to 40 minutes before kick-off is a good idea if you want to take in the atmosphere as it builds around the ground before the teams come out.
