"With the two clubs situated in opposite corners of the country, the game represents the longest away trip in the history of English professional football, with the travelling Truro fans facing a gruelling 902-mile round trip from their homes in southern Cornwall all the way up to Gateshead in the northeast, on the other side of the River Tyne from Newcastle."
"As exhausting as their expeditions will be this season, Truro's tour itinerary pales in comparison to some of the longest-distance league fixtures in various countries around the world. Here we look at some of the most gargantuan away trips taking place in professional league football at the moment, with all distances measured in miles, as the crow flies between the"
Truro City supporters face a 902-mile round trip from southern Cornwall to Gateshead for a National League fixture, the longest away trip in English professional football history. The club earned promotion from the regional National League South last season and now competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the football pyramid. The closest National League opponent this season is Yeovil Town, a 280-mile round trip. Fans previously completed an 878-mile round trip to Carlisle, breaking the distance record earlier this season. The previous Football League record was a 832-mile round trip between Newcastle United and Plymouth Argyle. Distances are measured in miles, as the crow flies.
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