The bus only runs half hourly and takes 40 minutes to get to the ground so allow plenty of time! Right next to the ground is this Hampton hotel that has a business centre, a snack bar and a restaurant as well as a lounge. 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 . Football League survival now looks much more likely. A good day out despite the result. 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. Its reasonably easy to figure out ticket prices for Oxford United matches. There is no standing area. The huge police presence in the car park makes it feel like a safe place for a game of football. I must say the Oxford fans in the 7,500 crowd gave their team fantastic backing for long spells throughout. Stewards were quite helpful and explained that if he couldn't see they could try to relocate, however, with Pompey selling out their allocation again we elected just to stay where we were. The view is fine. I suggest for a while you go for a drink, watch a movie or go for a meal, as it took about 45 minutes to get out of the car park, as there is only one way in and one way out. It was a nice little bar and there were quite a lot of home fans in there but they were all very welcoming. It was very well planned. I checked out the shopping areas, University grounds and church, castle, museum. About Us; Careers; It has only three sides, with one end remaining unused. How the Oxford fans put up with that each home game is beyond me as I wouldn't want to do it. 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. Contact Us - Oxford University Press If you're going to go, go really early and go bowling and for something to eat in the leisure complex, that way when your team plays rubbish you can get away from there as quickly as possible. Unfortunately I had broken a rib two weeks previously, which was quite painful. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. My overall impression is that Oxford is a good place to watch football. Take the bus towardsthe city centre or walk straight to the sports complex (15 mins). Away fans are normally housed on one side of the North Stand, towards the open end of the ground. Manchester United (Aon Training Complex) - Carrington - GetTheData I left North West London at 11:30am and headed straight up the M40 and arrived at the Kassam Stadium just before 12:30pm. 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. Oxford Training Ground Oxford. Although Oxford took the lead early on (before many fans had entered the ground!) The food appeared good but rather expensive compared to other grounds in League Two. Attendance: 7,980 (262 away supporters). Contact us | University of Oxford We spent some time discussing this with the stewards and we got a perfectly acceptable explanation of the methods. The game itself was very good. As is unfortunately typical, there was a nice queue for the car parking, despite being near the ground 75 minutes before kick off. 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. Turnstiles open at 1.30pm for Saturday matches and at 6.45pm for midweek evening games. I went on one of the supporters coaches from Swindon. The best way to get tickets is via the clubs official website, but the ticket office is available from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday either over the phone or in person. You need to buy tickets from the ticket office in advance of going in and mine was 22 for the South Stand upper quite expensive for League Two and especially considering I was nowhere near the halfway line. 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. At least it wasn't a Tuesday night game with no buses running! The performance was poor from the team which frustrated the fans. There is no West Stand at the ground, with a car park standing in its place at the time of writing. The council said Oxford United, Oxford Cricket Club, and Oxford Softball would be provided with facilities. Super defending from Zak Vyner and Sonny Bradley kept Oxford at bay. There is no access for coaches and minibuses, nor space for turning around/dropping-off on Jackdaw Lane. CAE Oxford | CAE The U's Year Ground Opened: They dealt very well with the issue and only around six fans that I saw were invited to leave. Whether you are a small group planning a dream sports break or seeking wonderful hospitality for your company clients, Nickes.Com has 20 years of experience in providing unforgettable sporting trips. The serving areas were very busy so I was glad that I got a cup of tea just before the game started. Second half wasn't great, but Oxford scored late on then missed a penalty soon after and it finished 1-0 to the home side. Stadium and the game itself were good, but the bland location and the home fans rather left more to be desired. The restrictions apply to the wide grass verges as well as the roads. I had a pie which was very nice and had quite a lot of filling which made a change. Departmental and college addresses and phone numbers may be found on individual college and departmental websites. Once the match kicked off, it only took 16 minutes for there to be a major talking point as Oxfords John Lundstram saw a straight red for a very heavy tackle on Michael Tonge. From the North-park at Redbridge Park and Ride. The 39-acre development is to be used as a training ground and academy base for the football club as well as for "some wider community use", the council added. A bit of sparring from both teams up to the last minute of the half. Although modern it is less 'flat-pack' than a lot of its peers and enjoys a nice open aspect without that hemmed in feeling. They may also be included in hospitality packages. No other fans were in the pub. All the facilities were fairly standard, had a bacon/onion roll and cup of tea which was fine. Strangely, there were bouncers on one set of doors but not the other set further down the building which gave access to the same bar. Inside the bowling alley there is a bar, which also has Sky television and a fast food outlet. Oxford United train here. Behind this area is the large stadium car park. Average Attendance 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. Oxford United set to run Horspath training ground - BBC News 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. 2 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders. Both teams had chances in the first half but neither keeper was particularly troubled. I would be happy to return. The atmosphere at the game was really good. The game itself was entertaining particularly as Southend scored twice in the first half to take control. Lloyd Jones then got sent off for a second yellow and to rub salt into the Swindon wounds. There's a Fish & Chips place next door that seemed decent but was rammed too. Free. Book a 121 goalkeeping session with us at Oxford United Training ground or a place of your choice. However, the game made up for it, Oxford played some great football and were worthy 3-0 winners. The ground looked above my expectation, however it was let down with no stand at the one end. FREE GIRLS ONLY GOALKEEPING EVENT FOR KIDS IN OXFORD WITH SIMON EASTWOOD. Bob Price saying United's proposals "did not provide best value for money for the taxpayer". 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. Had a drink in the ground given that there are no nearby pubs and an entertainment complex dominated by home support nearby. Fortunately I only missed the opening few minutes of the game. Click here for details and online booking. If you have a question you would like to ask, including admission queries, please use our Any Questions website. The usual overnight Megabus Dundee to London Victoria, then tube to Marleybone and a one hour train journey to Oxford. The away fans are placed in the side stand at the open end and it can be a bit open to the elements. The Club offers a version of the programme, specifically for away fans. Then a Bus 3A from the citycentre to the Kassam Stadium. On hearing the story, they like most opposition fans, wished us well in getting rid of our owners. Overall this was a perfect Good Friday for us as we stopped the rot of losses and picked up a fantastic point away to a side challenging for automatic promotion, all the more impressive as this was only the second time we had not lost an away game since before Christmas. The stadium can be found in between the Oxford Science Park & Blackbird Leys Estate. This Away Supporters Guide has been compiled by Oxford United Supporters Panel #bythefansforthefans. The conditions made the game a tenuous affair, after scoring from a third-minute corner and taking the lead, we thought it could be worth going for it. 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? Telephone: +44 1865 270000 Fax: +44 1865 270708 The University of Oxford is not a campus university and our colleges, departments and other constituent units are to be found throughout the city of Oxford, rather than on one central site. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. New York Location. I've seen five Torquay v Oxford encounters over the years and the previous four have been action-packed. Permits are provided for members of the sports centre, which can be applied-for at reception. 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. 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. Michael has an extensive range of past programmes for home and away matches; team sheets; books and memorabilia (cash or card). 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). Before the game started there was a minute's silence to remember the human sacrifice of two World Wars. Oxford United, Fusion Lifestyle and Oxford City Council have reached an agreement for Oxford Sports Park to become the new home of Oxford Uniteds training facility. They became the first team that had won a major trophy to be relegated out of the Football League. In the event the away end was over crowded so it would seem that the duplicate tickets and the original tickets had been used to admit fans. An additional 400 car parking spaces are now available at the Ozone cinema and bowling alley complex adjacent to the stadium, which are also free to use. The stadium is signposted on all major approach roads to Oxford with the brown attraction signs and a football icon. Although for some high profile matches the Club opt not to sell any. Visitors travelling from London may like to use theOxford Tube or catch the bus from the train station. Called Oxford Parkway it is served by trains from London Marylebone. After two defeats, an away point ground out with considerable effort was most valuable in Martin Ling's opinion. This is our preferred method for students and locals community members. It does is make people agitated which can cause problems. I like to visit new stadiums and I heard that Oxford had a good ground. A three sided ground is always going to be a bit odd. 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. There was just about sufficient car parking, and the advantage is that it is free, but latecomers do have to park behind the Vue Leisure Complex on land that is muddy, unlit and unlined, which I imagine could cause some trouble finding your car after a night game. We visited the George Inn pub in Littlemore. 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. Bolton Wanderers 1-1, Scunthorpe United 1-1, Bradford City 0-0, Sheffield United 0-0, etc. Futbology/Groundhopper App | Page 3 | NonLeagueMatters Forums West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) - Romford - GetTheData Oxford United training ground rebranded in deal with Bangkok Glass Visitors travelling from London may like to use theOxford Tube. I look forward to each game in a new ground to me, this was English stadium No.78. Stadium is not close to the centre, and certainly not walkable from the train station. Located in the village of Thorp Arch, near the town of Wetherby, the site covers 12.1 hectares. 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. Singha Kit 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. In 2020 Sale Sharks Rugby Union Team would become the new . If you are using SatNav to find us, set 'Holywell Street' as the destination rather than the postcode as the postcode will take you to the New College Lane entrance. The stadium itself is next to a mini-retail park development, and has a bowling alley / cinema / generic-chain-restaurants, so has a strange sort of atmosphere about it. I was looking forward to this game, as both Oxford and Port Vale were pushing for promotion.