Groundhopper Ross Lee, from Paisley in Scotland, has visited more than 700 stadia in 26 countries, with his partner Nicola Stevenson visiting more than 400.
Mr Lee said this had included trips to grounds in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
This Friday, the couple will be at the Brandywell in Londonderry to take in Derry City’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixture against Galway United, fresh from a trip to Bologna FC in Italy’s Serie A, last month.
“In the Irish League, I have been at Glentoran’s ground, The Oval, which is a mecca for groundhoppers, as well as Linfield, Harland and Wolff Welders, Coleraine and Portstewart,” he said.
“I have also been at the grounds of Bohemians and Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland.
He believes the two leagues are “more authentic” than the likes of the Premier League in England and the Bundesliga in Germany.
“You get more craic and the grounds are more interesting.”
Mr Lee said trips were also about exploring the history and culture of a place.