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You may have heard that the weekend is a time when people in the UK are supposed to do gardening or enjoy a Sunday roast dinner. But for many soccer fans, it is actually a time to be on the move.

The 3 pm kickoff is an important moment. Many fans watch their television sets or go to their local pub to meet their fellow supporters. But for thousands of more serious fans, the kickoff is only a part of the story.

There are still traveling supporters waking up early across England to make the “away” journey. Look closely on the roads and you might see a supporters’ coach, carrying happily singing fans to their destination. Other fans drive their cars, sometimes covered in their teams’ names and with soccer scarves flying from the windows.

In England alone, there are around 230 professional and semi-professional teams. From giants like Manchester United to small town teams like AFC Fylde, fans spend a lot of time and money on “the love of the game”. And being a die-hard (铁杆) soccer fan is an expensive hobby. According to a recent BBC study, the cheapest season ticket at Arsenal is as much as￡1，014 (9788 yuan). Other costs include the travel, the parking, the food and the drink.

No soccer game in the UK is without a large quantity of songs, and from dawn, fans begin clearing their throats to sing. Many pop songs have been used by supporters, usually to make fun of the other team. So if you’re a fan of KTV, you might like to try the British version: soccer.