It was wet and dismal to say the least. 12,243 v Leyton Orient All in all a good find. Also in Littlemore is the British Legion Club (OX4 4LZ) which also welcomes away fans. The range of adult and concession prices are listed below, with the East Stand being the most affordable place to watch the game and the South the most expensive: There is also a 2 discount for adults and a 1 discount for everyone else if you hold a membership card. Leg room in the stand was great and the view fantastic. This is a particularly impressive looking stand with police control and press boxes situated at the back. Breaking Oxford United training ground deal close. Oxford came out fighting in th second half and we're once again on top, their dominance showed with two goals in the 74th and 87th minute to send the home fans wild, deep into added on time with literally the last touch of the game Vincelot headed to equalise for the bantams earning a good point. Noticed that there were some food outlets and a bowling alley right outside the ground. Easting: 548814.04: I was taking my lad to his first ever Southend game. 0906 302 1222*. I was a little concerned about the distance between us and the exits, but I guess in an emergency you would go on the pitch, it just meant a half time comfort break was not worth the effort. The Swindon fans were held back for a while. Call cost 5p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. I picked my teams and Grand National horses in the first pub 'The St.Aldate Tavern'. We have a long association with Oxford United and look forward to an even closure relationship in the future.. Supporters may be permitted to bring musical instruments into the ground if they obtain prior permission from the Safety Officer. A bit strange only having 3 stands and very windy once inside but still quite a smart stadium. Please make sure you lock your bike securely (D-Lock is recommended), only to cycle racks and not site handrails and barriers. The stewards were fine, but they did seem a bit nervous towards the end of the game. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting out was no problem, straight on to the coach and on our way. CAE London Gatwick. Any teams or groups interested in using the facilities can register their interest by emailing Andrew Harvey [email protected]. The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. However, there were no Championship games today due to the international break and with Oxford being at home, it was too good an opportunity to turn down. Inside the bowling alley there is a bar, which also has Sky television and a fast food outlet. BMW Mini plant in 4.9m . As I didn't get there until 7.30pm so no chance to go to the pub. A 10 minute walk to the stadium. With my trusty camera in the coat pocket I took the chance to photograph Ollie and Olivia the bull and cow Oxford mascots. How to ruin a good day out. Plus it has a number of TV screens to watch the early game on Sky/BT and it also a burger van outside on match days for food. 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 Kassam Stadium is a pleasant enough modern venue. Although we created chances, we didn't have any shots on target as far as I could tell. Everyone was in a orderly queue and the bus came soon after for the long haul to the station. Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone: 01865 337 500 Fax: 01865 337 501 Ticket Office: 01865 337 533 Pitch Size: 112 x 78 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The U's Year Ground Opened: 2001 Undersoil Heating: No Shirt Sponsors: Singha Kit Manufacturer: Puma Home Kit: Yellow and Blue Away Kit: White With Navy & Yellow Sash It was a cold and damp day, more like winter than spring and windy, but both sides endeavoured to play a passing game helped by the good standard of the pitch. I was surprised how close I was. The Kassam Stadium is a new ground for me so I was looking forward to seeing this one as I missed out when we played them in the cup last year. All of us just about squeezed onto it but it was 5.45pm before we got back to the High Street. That last two miles took over 30 minutes to travel. The Kassam Stadium is quite nice, it would, of course, look better with four stands but it was a good day out for us despite the result,. I parked in Grenoble Road 5 minutes at most from the stadium. I must say the Oxford fans in the 7,500 crowd gave their team fantastic backing for long spells throughout. Book a 121 goalkeeping session with us at Oxford United Training ground or a place of your choice. The Kassam Stadium is a nice ground. It was a shock as I normally go to Leicester (my first team) and get away with a crowd of over 30,000 easier than this. 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. Atmosphere was very good as local derby and 11,500 almost filled the entire ground. I had never been to the Kassam Stadium and as Oxford United are our biggest rivals, I had to visit for this derby match. Before the game: Its a nice spot by Sanford Lock to while away a couple of hours. The Kassam Stadium looks very much like many new builds apart from the bizarre sight of one end missing. Capabilities. I was also intrigued to see this much talked about three-sided affair. We arrived at 11:15am so, as you would expect, there was no issue getting a parking space although there were already several cars there, some football supporters and some for the bowling/cinema. I journeyed down by supporters coach. 3), and nearby Cowley Road (1, 5, 10, 12) and to St. Clements (X13, 4A, Oxford Tube, X90) which are all within walking distance. The Club had also got wind that around 150 tickets had gone astray. Taxi - A taxi from the train station to the ground will take just over fifteen minutes and cost about 20. / White (Third). Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium? The ground is modern with cantilever stands offering fans a great view. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass It was decided in 1995 that Oxford United would leave the Manor Ground, with the cramped and out-dated stadium no longer suitable for the club take itself to the next level. Executive boxes are always a good place to start if theres a group of you, coming with padded covered seating, waiter service and half time refreshments; or the 1893 Club may also impress with a three course meal, special guest speakers including club players and a match day host. We parked in the free club car park right next to the ground, but if we arrived later than we did I don't think we would've got a space. The closest car park does mean quick in/out but you risk your car getting hit by a stray ball. Car - From the North take the M6 to the M42, then the M40 to the A34 at Junction 9. Okay until pulling off the Southern Ring Road with only one road to the ground, congestion built up. A ground that I'd looked forward to going to for quite a while rather let me down. A good day out despite the result. The ground is so well signposted on the A34 that you'd really have to go out of your way to miss the signs. We started brightly which was expected and we took the lead in the 40th minute and then doubled it four minutes later meaning it was 2-0 at half time. We wandered into the bowling alley. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium By Train/Bus The nearest station is Oxford (OXF). The ground was very easy to find. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Kassam Stadium? Adults 26, Over 65s 19, Under 22s/Students 18, Under 13s 11*, Under 7s 8* The congestion was abysmal, the lack of traffic management (by lack of I mean, there wasn't any! The reaction of the home fans at the final whistle suggested that they were clearly not happy to have drawn a blank in this one. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. There is no permanent tour running of Kassam Stadium, but Oxford United do run occasional tours of the grounds most exciting areas, such as the dressing rooms and trophy cabinet, on certain occasions. Permits are provided for members of the sports centre, which can be applied-for at reception. Danny Hylton was apparently wrestled to the ground by Stevenage keeper Jamie Jones. . However it is only three-sided as one end is unused. Overall the Kassam Stadium is very nice considering there are only three stands with one end behind the goal missing. In fact I can't think of another ground that is so far from the town centre/railway station.It is certainly not walkable and even the bus from Oxford City Centre to near the Kassam Stadium took half an hour! At the time of writing, Oxford United lie seventh in the League One table, with ambitions of gaining promotion to the Championship. Full Time Result: Oxford United 1-1 Stevenage Either enter a postal code (eg. Also as Charlton had sold out their allocation of tickets. An iconic derby moment if ever there was one. . ProspectiveContinuing Educationstudents, Prospective online/distance learning students. In 2016, the council rejected the club's bid to secure the tender for the park, with former leader Bob Price saying United's proposals "did not provide best value for money for the taxpayer". Football Foundation funded. Excellent views in the away end. Taxiswill take around 20 minutes to get to the ground from Oxford station and will usually cost around 15-20. The Oxford Sports Park is situated just off the Oxford Ring Road near Horspath, by the MINI Factory. Manufacturer:Puma Home Kit: Although the stand is covered it is quite exposed. Speak to a steward if you need to use this facility, or to find out more contact our Disability Liaison Officer [email protected], For further information for disabled supporters,CLICK HERE. Councillor Linda Smith, Deputy Leader of Oxford City Council, said: I am delighted that we have reached agreement with Oxford United for the new Oxford Sports Park to become the home of the clubs training facility. Spencer Matthews looks for brother's body on Everest, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Doctors want up to 262 an hour to cover strike, Johnson faces 'punishment' and his 'stitch-up', Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. FANS PARKING TIPArrive as early as possible to get a parking space there is only one road into the site, so the queues can become lengthy as kick-off approaches. Don't park in the car parks next to the ground. Living as I do surrounded by Oxford fans this is the third time I've been invited to this particular fixture and I don't often get to see my team play away from home. Although the positioning of the away fans meant we didn't see that until the highlights afterwards showed it, even though Hylton was clearly backing in to the keeper looking for a foul so a harsh penalty in our opinion. I attempted to go across the road to the club shop (next to the bowling alley and gym opposite the stadium) to get a badge and programme, but took one look at the queue going around the entire shop and walked away, most likely the home fans buying their gear for their trip to Wembley next week. Our journey on the coach with East Bierley Bantams was pretty straightforward with little traffic so we arrived in good time, there is a huge car park next to the stadium so we're straight into the stadium from the coach. It is near the village of Carrington, Greater Manchester, England, and replaced The Cliff as the club's training ground in 2000. There are also outlets in the car park, usually located by the south-west and south-east corners of the ground. 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. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end the n other sides of the Kassam Stadium? www.oufcshop.co.uk 01865 747231. Sensory roomsFor young people under 23 who need to take some time out, we have a specially equipped sensory area. 12,500 (all seated) Address: From Central London take the A4 to the M4 then the M40. Find any zip code (including ZIP+4 - full 9-digit US zip codes) or postal code in the world by using our simple lookup function. It was a really good day until trying to leave, They had community police and stewards were there who could have directed traffic (as the stewards did on the way in) I definitely would not go back unless it was a low crowd expected. Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week, 'Massive toll' of living in a leasehold property, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. We went straight into the stadium after leaving the coach, the Oxford fans were very friendly and had good banter. As time was getting on and there are no pubs close to the stadium, we went straight inside. Swindon managed to score a winning goal during the chaos and the ref allowed it to stand. At full time we were allowed to exit the ground at the same time as the home fans and all mixed without any trouble. 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. FA Cup 6th Round, February 29th, 1964. The views are good, the seats comfortable enough and there are no supporting pillars to get in the way. Home fans were friendly but heavily outnumbered by Rovers fans. Torquay's defence wobbled, creaked, got lucky but at the death held firm. The pitch looked well cared for and good enough for the highest standards of football. Having been tipped off about the carpark being a nightmare we opted to park away from the ground and walked in. Oxford United v Torquay United Street parking is available on Edgeway Road should there not be enough space in the sports ground car park. Opened. The North Stand is used to house the away supporters and is a single-tier structure opposite The Main Stand, a two-tier structure that houses the changing rooms and dugouts as well as the grounds family section. The Atkinson family have a close history with Oxford United. Oxford United v Exeter City Conveniently located at London Oxford Airport, it is the perfect place to start EASA Integrated ATPL pilot training. Oxford took a 6th minute lead, when Hendry drove in from the right past a couple of non-tackles from Southend players and fired in a good shot from the edge of the box. So no complaints from me. Carey also had a good chance of his own which deflected wide. This was impeccably observed. Cookies statement Picture credits Legal Accessibility statement Privacy statement, Casual Bookings - Activities & Facilities, https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1gvZYdFYV0BdWYeFBBuUpgD6AMvAPn1jA, Directions & Parking - Iffley Road Sports Centre, Directions & Parking - Marston Road Sports Ground, University Parks - Sports Pitches (OX1 3RF), Oxpens Car and Coach Park (beside Oxford Ice Rink - OX1 1RQ). However due to my injury I went, with my normal companion, on the supporters trust coach. For the first 20 years of their existence, Oxford lived a nomadic life with no home stadium as such. Adults 24, Over 65s 17, Under 22s/Students 16, Under 13s 10*, Under 7s 6* The new 4.9m sports park, in Horspath Road, will be home for all Oxford United's outdoor training, including for the first team, under 18s and academy. The Oxford Sports Park is a fantastic new facility which helps the whole Oxford community. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Kassam Stadium looks odd with one stand "missing" at one end which is open. Oxford United are set to secure management of their training ground after being overlooked by the council during the site's development. Argyle's Carey created another chance for Ryan Taylor against his former club but he shot over the bar. I got the first bus back to town right after game, the 3.50 return fare was fine considering the 25minute journey time and as everyone on this site mentions, it's too far to walk. The away section on one side is good with plenty of room and a good view with no supporting pillars in the way. There will be a 1 surcharge however unless you pay at the window or print your ticket a home. Here at Oxford United, we want to make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible. The Holiday Inn Express has a bar, a business centre, a meeting room and a free buffet breakfast on offer. Find relevant information about the location, other related codes, or search . The new 4.9m sports park, in Horspath Road, will be home for all Oxford Uniteds outdoor training, including for the first team, under 18s and academy. (opens in a new tab). The restrictions apply to the wide grass verges as well as the roads. The new proposal is set to be approved by Oxford City Council next Wednesday. Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 3pm A 2,000 space car park with only one exit meant that nothing moved for 40 minutes. A good day out at the Kassam Stadium and another three points. Floodlights are a bit rubbish. A poor game certainly, but I always enjoy a trip to the Kassam. Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 3pm The ball seemed to regularly go out over the unused end leading to stoppages in the game. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. All the facilities were fairly standard, had a bacon/onion roll and cup of tea which was fine. MK Dons fans held some hostility to Oxford player Rob Hall, who was at the club on loan and vowed to stay with us after we paid for his injury treatment, but then left. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Each of the stands is of a good size, are all seated, covered and are roughly of the same height. Nevertheless it boasts a restaurant, bar, free wifi, parking and breakfast - even a playground for the kids. From the train station, catch either the 4A, 4B or 4C bus from the Frideswide Square stop to travel in the direction of Rose Hill. Our fans and theirs were very good all game. To stagger departures, Oxford do suggest you stay on after the game to enjoy the facilities; but the away end facilities were all closed down and if you are a car driver the availability of bars is a non-issue. 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. This will give us fantastic new facilities on the edge of the city and allow all areas of the club to work side by side, from the young players in the Academy right through to the first team. Graduates go on to start their flying career with airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, CityJet and Volotea. Copyright Football-Stadiums.co.uk 2015-2023 - Do Not Reproduce Without Permission | About - Contact - Advertising- Privacy, Grenoble Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX4 4XP. I travelled up on Friday before without any issues and stayed two nights on the outskirts of Oxford. The most likely development to the ground in the future is the addition of a fourth stand. Although it was completely full after the match. The catering was fine, normal fayre. Book your seat now to see one of the worlds greatest football teams German giants Bayern Munich! Not just the First Team but also the Academy, the Women's side and now for the first time the whole of the city, It is an elite training centre with community access to 3G training facilities - get in touch and see how we can help you. Keep an eye out for the single lane right turn into Iffley Road Sports Centre (the second right hand turn after Bannister close). TICKETSThe visiting club manages advance ticket sales for the away end, including tickets for the thirteen wheelchair bays. Unique. Great day for us. About a 15 minute walk, through the underpass, past Franky and Bennys and straight into the away end. 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". 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. The next talking point came in added time onto the first half. Parking was also free, which was a very welcomed surprise. By Air - Heathrow and Gatwick airports are both reasonably close to Oxford and linked to the city by a bus service that takes around an hour and twenty minutes. (See https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services/OXBC/3?date=2022-07-18&direction=outbound), From Oxford Station both the City5 and Stagecoach1 bus services run every 5 minutes to Sandy Lane West. We offer a full range of pitches for training and tournaments including, The 3G pitches are enclosed, cage style, and are floodlit, The 3G pitches are available 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday, Oxford United Sports ParkOxford RoadHorspathOX33 1RT. There's a Fish & Chips place next door that seemed decent but was rammed too. Ross Hitchcock informs me; Oxford Bus Company/Stagecoach route 3A runs half hourly from the city centre (Westgate stop E1 and High Street stop T2), Iffley Road and Sandford-on-Thames direct to the ground on Saturdays only. Supporters coaches Away coaches and minibuses should head to Car Park B1 via the main entrance, where they be directed to park in a designated area, please follow stewards directions. We set off at 6 am from Gateshead/Jarrow and headed south. Read about our approach to external linking. There are plans for some more modernisation though albeit minor works. 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. The parks are located in thecity centre of Oxford and haveseveral entrances depending on your mode of transport. 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! "London") The atmosphere within the ground is not bad, with the home fans in the Oxford Mail Stand doing their best to raise it. Oxford United train here. Keep your eye out on the clubs website for details, or in the local paper if you live in the area. 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. South Stand (Family Area): The nearest train station is Oxford. Didn't see any pubs in the retail park, so just wondered around outside of the stadium and picked up a match programme before the game. Oxford Training Ground Oxford. Oxford moved into Manor Ground where theyd remain for 88 years; only once did it go through a major development and expansion. I would definitely re-visit the Kassam when, inevitably, we play them next season! Oxford were definitely up for it, their (on loan from Man City) No32 Isaac Buckley-Ricketts was a handful. Second half and Oxford applied lots of pressure but were lacking composure in the final third. However I was still able to see a goal in the game as Greg Luer and Byron Harrison combined well, with the latter calmly slotting away the equaliser, and that's how it ended. The place was very full with local fans mixing happily with Vale fans. The club moved to the Kassam Stadium in 2001, after leaving the Manor Ground, which had been its home for 76 years. At The Kassam Stadium: Singha Kit We all knew this was a sell out and the problems this can lead to. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Also, the A34 coming out of Oxford was quite slow. Postal addressUniversity of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 1865 270000Fax: +44 1865 270708. Saturday 8am to 1pm. Weather conditions were perfect for football, and was very enjoyable watch. 54 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE (01865 557 309). Hooligans were rife but on one occasion the Swindon end influenced the outcome of a game in fashions like weve rarely seen in England. However there were good views of the pitch with no obstructions. Super defending from Zak Vyner and Sonny Bradley kept Oxford at bay. Their games were always played in and around Headington but they switched regularly between four different venues. It was extremely windy that night and with kick off approaching I just went straight into the ground to get out of the elements. 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. Opposite is the single-tiered North Stand, primarily given to away supporters. Richard Blackmore, Oxford Uniteds Head of Club Operations, said: It is an exciting move for the club. The South Stand on one side is by far the best, having two tiers and looks very impressive for a League Two team, and well filled. So far I have managed all 65 grounds watching either Tottenham or Exeter, and taken my time, I have now decided to finish the 92 in the next two years so have abandoned that plan and will be taking in some neutral games, starting at Brighton in 3 weeks time. So, any ones guess then! 10am 11pm (01865 952646)Vue Cinema foyer (2ndfloor): soft drinks and takeaway snacks including Ben & Jerrys ice cream. Inside the stadiumAway fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. Stewards we very helpful and friendly. The bus only runs half hourly and takes 40 minutes to get to the ground so allow plenty of time! It was my first ever trip to a Football League ground with my team Braintree Town. Getting away: Wed love to know your thoughts on how well weve achieved that goal and what you think we can do better to improve your experience (off the pitch) in future. 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. Great support from the Southend fans sticking by their team in these hard times. Oxford dominated the first half but MK Dons had a few good chances of their own. Thu, Feb 17, 17:00. 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. One good thing about an away ticket is that whilst in theory it is for a designated seat, they let you sit anywhere. Then it was off to the Turf Tavern a small pub down an alleyway off Holywell Street where I had hoped to visit before the game. Youd be forgiven for thinking there are no developments planned at the Kassam Stadium; the last update, which saw the addition of 735 seats in the form of a small fourth stand took years to come to fruition. While parking for free is a rare treat when out at the football, the downside is everyone is trying to squeeze out of one exit on the way back. The Kassam is very easy to get to and is signed from the M40, As it was a midweek game the Oxford ring road was a bit busy but not too bad, so we arrived earlier than we thought we would. The Southend kids battled hard against a promotion-chasing Oxford team and were very unlucky to lose to a late goal. This limited carparking can accomodateapproximately 40 vehicles. 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. It was a great "derby-like" atmosphere created by the Gas fans. The Golden Ball in Littlemore (OX4 4LQ) also serves food and has a beer garden and parking (01865 806558). If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. Souless and incomplete, springs to mind. The Holiday Inn Express might not seem like the natural place to go for a pre-match pint, but if youre after somewhere to have a drink near to the ground then this is about the best youre going to find. Outside the stadium is a bronze bull statue which is a more accurate version if less amusing! We ate at a Wetherspoons pub called the Four Candles that was near Oxford station. adults too Info at [email protected] There is no access for coaches and minibuses, nor space for turning around/dropping-off on Jackdaw Lane. They will have known, at least, that there were no evil spirits at the stadium. Park in the housing estate behind the stadium. Visitors travelling from London may like to use theOxford Tube or catch the bus from the train station. 2 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders. I checked out the shopping areas, University grounds and church, castle, museum. About Us; Careers; Team were great and fans were great.
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