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Please note though that for certain high profile games (on Police advice) that both the pub and Club do not admit visiting supporters. Free. There are about 2000 car parking spaces that are free and filled on a first come first served basis. Leicester fans had around a third of the North Stand, on one side of the stadium, which was ample enough for the turnout on the evening, Both of the other stands were reasonably full and appreciated the sight of Gary Lineker (fully clothed!) The fare for an Adult is 3.50 return, or 1.70 return for a child. Sue and Michael run fan stalls outside the main reception doors of the South Stand. At the time of writing, Oxford United lie seventh in the League One table, with ambitions of gaining promotion to the Championship. This pub was really busy with tourists and day trippers but again had a good selection of drinks. It was my first ever trip to a Football League ground with my team Braintree Town. An idea was floated of a team Thames Valley Royals being created through a coming together of Reading and Oxford. Well, we came, we didn't play too well, but we did win; so the away fans were buzzing. With only four of the current 92 left to do, and none of them near West Yorkshire and with watching Leeds every week, its proving difficult to get over the finishing line. Ended up in Thame about half an hours drive from the Kassam and found a tasty, cosy little place called the Rising which is a Brakspear pub with a Thai restaurant ( which I would highly recommend). The nearest train station is Oxford. Oxford Sports Park is an elite training centre, home of Oxford United Football Club, a community facility. It was very amusing for the away contingent when he slipped over the ball in front of us. Its got a great beer garden, a decent pub grub style menu and a number of TVs for live sports. Its reasonably easy to figure out ticket prices for Oxford United matches. Trafford Training Centre (usually referred to by the synecdoche of Carrington) is the training ground and academy headquarters of English football club Manchester United F.C. Please check with the visiting club for details of availability. And we sat in the car waiting for at least 15 minutes before even bothering to join the non-moving queue. From stop R2 at the railway station Stagecoach route 1 and Oxford Bus Company route 5 run at frequent intervals (combined every 4-5 minutes on Saturday and 7-10 minutes evenings and Sunday) throughout the week to Knights Road in Blackbird Leys, a short walk from the ground. Hooligans were rife but on one occasion the Swindon end influenced the outcome of a game in fashions like weve rarely seen in England. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass A team member will be available to talk to you from. Before the game started, a minutes silence was observed perfectly by all inside the stadium following the horrific events in Brussels. Also, the A34 coming out of Oxford was quite slow. Here's the number. The new facility, which is on Oxford City Council-owned land, is funded by the City Council using 4.9m of payments from BMW (UK) Manufacturing. Wed like to thank BMW for being such great landlords but it is time to move on and we now look forward to working with the City Council and with Fusion because the facilities here will be shared with the whole city and hopefully become a major boost for football in general in Oxford, as well as for United. I look forward to each game in a new ground to me, this was English stadium No.78. Across the road from the car park is the Ozone complex. Why give thousands of pounds to a bowling alley at every home game? I had time to have a quick pint in the bar which is directly underneath the Main Stand and enjoyed a chat with a couple of very friendly Oxford fans. Coach and minibus drivers must drop-off on either Parks Road or South Parks Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: This is our preferred method for students and locals community members. Another highlight was a bunch of children standing outside the ground in the car park "giving it out" to the away fans, probably the most entertaining part of the game! I dropped the wife in Watford for a visit to Harry Potter World. Having been tipped off about the carpark being a nightmare we opted to park away from the ground and walked in. Parking The stadium has unreserved spaces for around 2,000 cars at each game. The ground is odd as its only 3-sided but a decent atmosphere nonetheless. Game was surprisingly high quality though, with nice football being played all over. Oxford University Sport is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reducing congestion in and around Oxford. All Bundesliga matches at their iconic 75,000 capacity Allianz Arena are sold-out, but Nickes.Com can put together your perfect dream trip to see them play fellow German giants Schalke 04 in February 2018! They felt this would demonstrate the unity of the fans in their belief that Kassam was not the right man to take the club forward. The stadium is well signposted, but it is in the middle of two very big council estates and near to a huge industrial area. Martin Rice in the Torquay goal who has played for Torquay (in the Blue Square Premier) before but was making his full league debut at the age of 26 played a blinder saving superbly from Leven and Constable. I got the impression that they aren't so friendly if local rivals, Swindon are visiting. The ball seemed to regularly go out over the unused end leading to stoppages in the game. Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium? The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. Refueling Bar at Gravitee Golf (1stfloor): bar and pizzas, hotdogs. Picture: OUFC OXFORD United's training ground has been rebranded the Bangkok Glass. Therefore, where possible, we ask members and visitors to make use of walking, cycling and public transport. This was not Argyle's best recent performance but they managed to get ball three points. However there were good views of the pitch with no obstructions. The landlord, the staff and the Oxford fans were all very welcoming and I would recommend this pub for any away supporters. Oxford Sports Park will provide fantastic new facilities for people of all ages to get into sport in Oxford, but I think this new partnership, with community teams training right next to Oxford Uniteds stars, will be particularly impactful and inspiring for the citys children. Never got to see any of the facilities this time due to arriving late, but my recollection from previous visits is that they are nothing special but equally not as bad as in some older grounds. Also weird having no stand on the west side, indeed kids were standing on cut tree stumps on the bank taking it in turns to watch for free! But as MK Dons had never played there and I had never been before, it was a chance to tick off the Kassam Stadium as another ground visited. Had a good trip overall to the Kassam Stadium and ticked another ground off. The atmosphere was great from the Argyle fans throughout the game and the Oxford fans could be heard at times too, although there were only about 6,500 of them. Had a few beers in the hotel waiting for a mate who sadly was delayed so Frankie & Benny's was rammed by the time we got there, so had a couple of drinks and made do with a burger in the ground. The usual overnight Megabus Dundee to London Victoria, then tube to Marleybone and a one hour train journey to Oxford. No fireworks on the pitch perhaps but a good day if you are a TUFC fan. Opposite is the single-tiered North Stand, primarily given to away supporters. The Oxford Sports Park is situated just off the Oxford Ring Road near Horspath, by the MINI Factory. That is because in 2001 the Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, did an exorcism on the ground after Oxford lost thirteen out of seventeen games there. Then a Bus 3A from the citycentre to the Kassam Stadium. Here are some crackers: As one of the newer grounds in the Football League, Kassam Stadiums facilities are generally quite impressive. If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. But it was still one of the best 0-0 games I have watched in a long long time. I'm not sure I would have found my way out of Oxford at night without the satnav, the dual carriageway suddenly becoming a single carriageway road doubling back on itself, but maybe that is Oxford road planning for you. Hotels Express Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton are both located on the complex. Departmental and college addresses and phone numbers may be found on individual college and departmental websites. It has taken a lot of hard work to get to this stage; not just over the last few years but also historically because the club never really had a permanent base until they got back into the Football League in 2010. Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week, 'Massive toll' of living in a leasehold property, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. I had not visited the ground for a number of years and Oxford is a lovely city. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. However, the game made up for it, Oxford played some great football and were worthy 3-0 winners. Your email address will not be published. I decided to go straight inside the stadium after that, so I didn't have any contact with home fans. Getting away was awful. However, the car parks tend to fill up fast, so try and arrive early if you can (at least 75 minutes before kick off). Sue stocks the current matchday programme; 50/50 (half time draw) tickets; a wide selection of souvenir badges and many other items of OUFC memorabilia. It's a bit of a local derby and we have more than a decent record against Oxford United. the stewards were keen that supporters took up their allotted seats. It was an easy drive. I had a fantastic view from the top of the away section and the ample height between rows ensured no ones head was in my way. We had to go straight into the stadium under Police direction. This is a popular place; all the tables in the restaurant area were booked, but there was space in the bar and also tables outside. Despite its poor appearance, this is a decent place to watch football in a non intimidating atmosphere. Oxford vs Swindon rivalry: There are just 30 miles of A420 separating these two clubs; theyve long held contempt for one another but the seventies and eighties are when things really kicked up a notch. This made it difficult to locate our car as the car park is very big. After parking I walked towards the stadium to ask a steward about bars/gathering spots. The Kassam Stadium is a very nice and purposeful ground. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk. Oxford Sports Park will provide the following facilities for the wider community: Oxford United FC, which has a 25-year lease to operate the facility, will host club pitch hire, competitions, leagues, childrens sports parties and events at Oxford Sports Park. In fact, no balls kicked out of the ground during the game so all cars were safe. and a penalty was awarded to the home side. League Two Iffley Road Sports Centre (OX4 1SR) University Parks - Sports Pitches (OX1 3RF) Marston Road Sports Ground (OX3 0SL) Oxford University Sport is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reducing congestion in and around Oxford . 54 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE (01865 557 309). The closest car park does mean quick in/out but you risk your car getting hit by a stray ball. Access to the sports centre is via thepedestrian entrance from the Iffley Road (almost opposite Marston Street) Pederstrians have priority on this route but considerate cyclists are permitted. Park in the housing estate behind the stadium. At The Kassam Stadium: It was a sunny day and we were only going 30 minutes down the road, so it was no hardship whatsoever for us, but if you were in a rush or popping back to somewhere further afield then it might have been a bit less enjoyable. Rage Online The home fans appeared to be friendly and both sets of fans were mixing freely and happily at The Priory pub outside the ground. Arriving before 1pm we found the ground busy with car parks filling quickly and large numbers of fans already making their way on foot. An iconic derby moment if ever there was one. We enjoyed a pre-match meal at the White House pub near Oxford City Centre washed down with several Wadworth ales (I was a passenger!). Thanks! Capacity: Ron Atkinson, who would later go on to manager Manchester United, is the clubs appearance record holder and his brother Graham is Oxford Uniteds top scorer. The roundabouts made things worse with cars cutting in from inside the bus, and outside, making it virtually impassable. Before the game we had something to eat at a leisure and bowling complex outside the ground. GetTheData Source: OS VectorMap District (Ordnance Survey) Licence: Open Government Licence (requires attribution) West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) geodata. 2001 Undersoil Heating: The ground seems a bit smaller than it actually is, which all adds to the atmosphere that even a relatively small crowd engendered; but as mentioned elsewhere the fact that the corners are open also adds to the atmosphere cold wind, that is. The car park was a bit of a pain to get out of, and we were queuing for around 15 minutes but the journey home after that was fine. Lee Williams met with Scott Humphries, the training ground's twenty-five-year-old head groundsman. At full time we were allowed to exit the ground at the same time as the home fans and all mixed without any trouble. Instead he directed me to the nearby bowling alley. A bit strange only having 3 stands and very windy once inside but still quite a smart stadium. Until time added on at the end of the half the Graham Carey / Sonny Bradley combination from a corner struck and Argyle went 1 up, cue 1,802 Argyle supporters going nuts! Like last season and even in the poor weather conditions, I saw a few Sunderland fans watching over the hoardings. The sports park, which includes 16 football pitches of various sizes and will also house two cricket pitches and softball facilities, replaced a previous facility on land in Cowley now owned by Mini carmaker BMW. One good thing about an away ticket is that whilst in theory it is for a designated seat, they let you sit anywhere. Your email address will not be published. This followed a row between the council and former United chairman Darryl Eales in 2016 over the plans for the site. So overall a great day out for Southend particularly as results elsewhere ensured we still had a chance of automatic promotion in our last game at home to Macclesfield. After the roundabout with Sainsburys on one corner, take the left turning signposted Cowley/Wallington/Oxford Science Park and you eventually come to the ground on your left. Outside the stadium is a bronze bull statue which is a more accurate version if less amusing! Street parking is available on Edgeway Road should there not be enough space in the sports ground car park. Walkers: What is the heart-shaped 100k challenge? In 2001, Oxford moved into the Kassam Stadium and Manor Ground was demolished. Disembark at the Police Station (stop P2) and get onto theOxford Bus Company City13 at St Aldates (stop G3) towards the John Radcliffe Hospital,disembark at Ferry Road and walk 5 minutes down Edgeway Road, following the walking and cycling instructions. This limited carparking can accomodateapproximately 40 vehicles. On the whole, I found the Kassam Stadium to be an enjoyable and largely friendly day out. Oxford's London Road Stand, Manor Ground 1980 - Steve Daniels [, The East Stand under construction - Steve Daniels [. The new facilities will significantly improve sports provision in the area. It would have been a decent day out if the scoreline hadn't been so bad. Do your homework, take a coach to Oxford, especially if it's a fairly short journey like ours. FANS FOOD TIPIf you want something quick and easy, the burgers and the bacon rolls from the van in the south-west corner of the car park are freshly-made, very substantial and exceptionally good. Plus Bus tickets are valid. If you wish to report any incident of anti-social behaviour, either speak to the nearest steward or use our Report It line. Click here for details and online booking. The game itself was very good. One disappointment is the large gaps in the corners, which sets the stands back from the playing surface and means cold winds whistling through in winter. I travelled up on Friday before without any issues and stayed two nights on the outskirts of Oxford. There are no pubs in close vicinity to the stadium There is a bar in the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel, but this no longer allows in away fans. Otherwise, alcohol is also served within the ground in the form of Carlsberg Lager, Tetleys Bitter, Guinness and Somersby Cider (all 4). www.oufcshop.co.uk 01865 747231. The stewards were okay but a few fans did get very noisy and standing on steps. A nightmare. The ground is well signposted and our satnav was spot on. It was an easy drive across country from Herefordshire via the A417, A40 and A34. With kick off fast approaching I ran from the car park to the ground! Either enter a postal code (eg. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. I was five rows from the back right next to the home fans, not that far from the half way line. Oxford has much to offer. The club shop is located behind the VUE cinema, opposite the entrance to the overflow car park. Its in a nice location though if was coming via train can imagine it's a pain. Lost 2-1. Postcode: RM6 6DT: West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) on a map. after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. The Club had also got wind that around 150 tickets had gone astray. / White (Third). Fantastic to have Brian Wood MC at the training ground this morning to give the players and staff an incredible talk on team spirit, togetherness, leadership and the importance of mental health.. The journey took over three hours but was straightforward. The former owner Firoz Kassam, who the ground is named after, said in 2016, I would like a stadium with my name on it that is finished and not just half-built. No other fans were in the pub. Carrington Training Centre, sometimes referred to as Carrington, was the training ground of EFL League Two club Bury, leased from Manchester City.The League Two club moved into this complex in early 2015 when previous holders, Manchester City moved into a new 50 million training facility close to its Sportcity home in east Manchester. With my parents living pretty close by, this was always going to be one of the 'easier' of the 92 to visit and one to look forward to due to the home connections. In the away section at one sideof thepitch, we were at the top of the stand next to the car park, however, the view of the pitch was superb. Plymouth were on a remarkable run after a terrible start to the season. This was impeccably observed. Richard Blackmore, Oxford Uniteds Head of Club Operations, said: It is an exciting move for the club. Away supporters should head for car park B1, opposite the VUE cinema. The Oxford United training ground has been rebranded the Bangkok Glass Training Centre. For further information on how to get to the parks, please use the button below to visit the parks website. The losses were blamed on a gypsy curse placed on the ground by a man who had been evicted during its construction. Argyle defended deeper the longer the second half went on and survived a few scares including a sustained period of pressure around ten minutes from the end. A very poor performance from City a huge lack of commitment and application. The ground is modern with cantilever stands offering fans a great view. They may also be included in hospitality packages. Well whenever that will be as it looks like we are going to get relegated to League 2. Game finished 2-0. The total attendance was 9,356 which is a credit for Oxford United at this level. Car parking. All the home fans seemed friendly enough with no sign of any trouble. Also as Charlton had sold out their allocation of tickets. With my trusty camera in the coat pocket I took the chance to photograph Ollie and Olivia the bull and cow Oxford mascots. Oxford United have called Kassam Stadium home since it opened in 2001. There are 1,600 car parking spaces at the stadium itself, which are free. The home fans didn't sing much until the last quarter of the game. Storm Dennis coming so soon after the backlash Of Storm Ciara, made the journey south, a tad blustery. Opened. The pie was very good the ground isnt one I will bother visiting again but its another one ticked off and I only have 27 to go now. Saturday 8am to 1pm. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: South Stand (Upper Tier Centre): Although Oxford took the lead early on (before many fans had entered the ground!) There are also a couple of other traditional pubs located in Sandford-on-Thames, which is in walking distance (20-25 minutes) of the Kassam Stadium or a five minute drive. Councillor Linda Smith said creating a long-term training base for Oxford United at the sports park had been an "integral part of the development of the site". Yellow and Blue Away Kit: This is shared with the Oxford supporters, who have one half of the stand. So, any ones guess then! I knew it was unusual to have stands on just three sides of the ground, but overall the Kassam Stadium looked quite a reasonable ground (I have been to East Fife and that has only one stand and three open sides so not that weird). In the end Oxford went on to win the game 3-1, but I was proud of our efforts. He was looking forward to the game more than me. 5 Sandford Road, Oxford, OX4 4PU (01865 779 341). This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. For a team sitting in second place and on the back of a Wembley trip, (and it being Oxford), I expected much much friendlier fans. Second half Southend could not make a breakthrough and Oxford seemed happy enough to see things through for the 2 0 win and 3 points to get further from the relegation places. Before the game started there was a minute's silence to remember the human sacrifice of two World Wars. I went on a supporters coach from Braintree. He was poor throughout though and baffled both sets of fans and players with some awful decisions. Although Pompey were better in the second half and got a goal back the better side won. Oxford United were in fine form and had just qualified for the Wembley Checkatrade Final. I'd seen Leeds play several times at the Manor ground and had been frustrated in recent years by constantly passing signs for the Kassam stadium enroute to games on the south coast so was looking forward to finally getting this one ticked off. Oxford dominated the first half but MK Dons had a few good chances of their own. This wasn't helped at one point when it looked as if the home team were running out of balls! The Kassam Stadium was alright but where is the other stand? Adults 26, Over 65s 19, Under 22s/Students 18, Under 13s 11*, Under 7s 8* So it may be an idea to allow yourself plenty of time if you are going to travel in this way. Tom Raffan a visiting Southend United fan advises; Its worth noting that the bus from the train station takes a very windy, indirect route so if intending to get the bus from the station then get there by 1.30pm at the latest (for a 3pm kick off). Outside the stadium at the West End, there is a statue of an Ox. Disabled Supporters There are thirteen wheelchair bays on a raised platform in the away section, all with excellent views of the pitch. Just looks very odd to say the least. The entrance for cars is locateddown Edgeway Road, continue down the gravel pathway at the end of Edgeway Roaduntil reaching the gate (on the right hand side) to Marston Road Sports Ground. University Parks is a public park which is managed by the University and has sports pitches managed by Oxford University Sport within it. I was also heavily delayed in trying to leave the car park after the game as there were only two exits available. I checked out the shopping areas, University grounds and church, castle, museum. The acoustics of the stadium are good and ever gone was friendly inside and out. There is a roundabout by the second entrance, which will take you back to the first entrance if the other half is full. I took the supporters coach so the journey was very easy. Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 3pm There was lots of singing and banter between the rival fans.The stewards are friendly and seem happy to answer any questions. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting out was no problem, straight on to the coach and on our way. There is also some street parking available along Grenoble Road (going away from the stadium), just make sure you use the marked bays. Later customers had a long wait for chips but they were nice. Then in the second half Oxford capitalised on a goalkeeping mistake to make it 2-0. The Kassam Stadium is the largest venue in Oxford for conferences, exhibitions, events and meetings. A poor game certainly, but I always enjoy a trip to the Kassam. Get off at the James Street stop on Iffley Road and walk down to us. Graham Carey was Argyle's best player in the first half setting up Antoni Sarcevic but he could'nt find the back of the net. Good sized and quality stands but large gaps in corners, giving the weird sensation that you are both at and not at the game, particularly with the large pitch to stand gap. The Argyle fans were in great voice for this game after recent results but Oxford started well and had a fee half decent chances that they failed to convert. Here at Oxford United, we want to make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible. OXFORD UNITED FACTS Ground: Kassam Stadium Capacity: 12,500 Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone no: 01865 337500 Year opened: 2001 Official website: www.oufc.co.uk Twitter: @OUFCOfficial Facebook: oufcofficial Instagram: @oufcofficial YouTube: OxfordUnitedOfficial iFollow audio and video: www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow Average Attendance I was surprised how close I was. A disadvantage for the home fans is that if they leave early (as they did when losing 2-0), they are in clear view of the away fans as they cross the car park, meaning they have to endure a good ribbing from the visiting supporters! The U's Year Ground Opened: Later I found out the reason why on trying to exit the car park after the match. Some of the best officials I have seen all season although it seemed a bit harsh to book two of our players for time wasting? Search Start Search. Away fans are normally housed on one side of the North Stand, towards the open end of the ground. The stewards were very friendly and the faciltites were very spacious, but the food has to be on par with Accrington for some of the worst food in the league. The following information is available to download here: Ticket office: 01865 337533 ticketoffice@oufc.co.uk, Supporter Liaison Officer: ataylor@oufc.co.uk. The weather was beautiful so I got a hotdog outside the ground and ate it on the grass. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. Postcode: M31 4BH: Manchester United (Aon . The Oxford fans at the pub made us very welcome and the landlord suggested that I leave my car in the pub car park for the duration of the match as the stadium was only a ten minute walk away. We completely dominated the game going 2-0 up by half time. Construction began in 1996 but halted in December of 1997 after financial difficulties caused major problems. The ground interested me more, but couldn't understand where the missing stand is? Fairly modernised and a decent size for the level. In particular we would like to thank Darryl Eales who has believed in this project throughout his time as Chairman and I think leaves this as a fantastic parting gift for the club, and our new Chairman Tiger who understands the importance of top class training facilities to help move the whole club forward., Mark Munday, Divisional Business Manager for Fusion Lifestyle, said: We are thrilled to have made this agreement with Oxford United. I can see the glare from the sun being an issue for away fans due to stadium design on sunny days, as we are in a protracted spell of unsettled weather this wasn't an issue today!