Train from Wigan was absolutely fine got to Manchester about 1 straight for a quick bite to eat in arndale food court then thought better get to old Trafford make sure we're there then drink round there
Bought return tram tickets outside primark and waited, at least 5 trams came past rammed like sardines so ended up round corner at Piccadilly bus station bought return bus tickets finally goat bus up there and got our 1ST beer (a can of larger) outside ground at about 5:30
After game police weren't letting the buses through til all pedestrians had dispersed . So ended up walking half way back before flagging a taxi rest of way then train was rammed on way home
So all in all wasted a return tram ticket and one journey of a bus ticket and only drank enough berr that I could of actually drove my car
Plus this year taking my 5&8 year olds

Are the trains back you mention from man utd stadium to wigan?

All trains are back to Deansgate / Oxford road / Piccadilly, where you'll have to change to get back to Wiggin However, there is just one direct service from Wallgate TO the stadium departing at 15.53 (arriving 16.41) The journeys are now finally showing on the National Rail Enquiries website. www.nationalrail.co.uk/ (The station code for the stadium is MUF)

All trains are back to Deansgate / Oxford road / Piccadilly, where you'll have to change to get back to Wiggin However, there is just one direct service from Wallgate TO the stadium departing at 15.53 (arriving 16.41) The journeys are now finally showing on the National Rail Enquiries website. www.nationalrail.co.uk/ (The station code for the stadium is MUF)

Quote ="tedglen"All trains are back to Deansgate / Oxford road / Piccadilly, where you'll have to change to get back to Wiggin However, there is just one direct service from Wallgate TO the stadium departing at 15.53 (arriving 16.41) The journeys are now finally showing on the National Rail Enquiries website. www.nationalrail.co.uk/ (The station code for the stadium is MUF)'" "A single to MUF please"

Quote ="tedglen"All trains are back to Deansgate / Oxford road / Piccadilly, where you'll have to change to get back to Wiggin However, there is just one direct service from Wallgate TO the stadium departing at 15.53 (arriving 16.41) The journeys are now finally showing on the National Rail Enquiries website. www.nationalrail.co.uk/ (The station code for the stadium is MUF)'" "A single to MUF please"

Shame you can't book them before the day

Myself and the missus will be turnout early and blagging it, I'm not really bothered if I have to walk on my hands all the way from Manchester City Centre to the ground to be honest!
I think a lot of people will just be blagging it on the day too, following the masses. that's what I've experienced in the past - so if you are a bit clueless, just look for the cherry & white shirts and follow them like me!