Hotels Express Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton are both located on the complex. As a student town Oxford has a number of hotels used to housing parents dropping off their loved ones. The ground looked above my expectation, however it was let down with no stand at the one end. Oxford United have called Kassam Stadium home since it opened in 2001. A section of the North stand had been cordoned off to accommodate 1,102 travelling Southend fans who were in party mood and many in fancy dress which has become traditional for final away games. This was impeccably observed. Before the game started there was a minute's silence to remember the human sacrifice of two World Wars. Before the game: 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. This was Vale's best performance for a few weeks though. It was very well planned. As a Torquay United fan of far too many years and living in Berkshire this is a relatively easy trip. In 1913, that changed. 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. 2017-2018: 7,376(League One), Unofficial Web Sites: 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. There is enough seats for everyone so why make people sit away from there mates etc is beyond me. The Kassam Stadium is three quarters of quite an impressive ground. You can search popular questions or submit a question using the 'Ask a question' tab. I've seen five Torquay v Oxford encounters over the years and the previous four have been action-packed. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. 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!) As one of it's fryers wasn't working, only chips and burgers available. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The Oxford fans are quite vocal and they have a lot of flags flying in their main end. Please note though that for certain high profile games (on Police advice) that both the pub and Club do not admit visiting supporters. For the first 20 years of their existence, Oxford lived a nomadic life with no home stadium as such. There is also on the complex a Chinese buffet restaurant called Oxy Oriental, as well as a fish and chip shop called the Ozone Plaice. Thames Travels T2 service is another good option. Game was surprisingly high quality though, with nice football being played all over. Half Time Score: Oxford United 0-0 Stevenage Note that after most matches there is a security gate in place behind the North Stand which prevents direct access from the away end to the East car parks. From Central London take the A4 to the M4 then the M40. Then left back Ricardinho played a one two into the box before shooting through the keepers legs to give a 2-0l half time lead to Oxford. It was a good atmosphere to start off with but Oxford were awarded a controversial penalty just before half time, where I am still not sure whether the player was in the box. To access the sports ground walk or cycle down Edgeway Road and continue down the gravel pathway until reaching the gate (on the right hand side) to Marston Road Sports Ground. Attendance: 7,980 (262 away supporters). If I get the opportunity to go again I definitely will. Car parking. I should have realised when I saw the half mile queue to get off the A34 northbound onto the Southern Ring Road, but a journey that would normally take just under an hour took nearly three! The refreshment facilities were quite good, service was cheerful and quick, but it was a bit cramped with such a big away crowd. Although I hit it twice out of four shots, I didn't win a prize. Oxford got a penalty and went 1-0 up. The catering was fine, normal fayre. Opened. The news that York could only get a draw against Crawley meaning we remained seven points clear ahead of their trip to Plymouth on Easter Monday gave us even more reason to celebrate. Obviously, you can see inside the ground before you are in the ground quite unusual. 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 Rovers area was sold out. A good day out despite the result. I think quite a few people drive to the ground due to its location and the number of spaces for parking is great but the ability to get away is dreadful. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Coach and minibus drivers must drop-off on Iffley Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: The car park is locked outside ofopening hoursand vehicles are non-retrievable during closed periods. The huge police presence in the car park makes it feel like a safe place for a game of football. We offer a full range of pitches for training and tournaments including Six 3G pitches for five-a side Once at the stadium we were directed to a parking spot. 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. Adults 28, Over 65s 21, Under 22s/Students 20, Under 13s 15*, Under 7s 12* A three sided ground is always going to be a bit odd. Postal addressUniversity of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 1865 270000Fax: +44 1865 270708. 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). Both teams are in similar league positions. www.oufcshop.co.uk 01865 747231. We arrived quite early, so we headed into the Hollywood Bowl bar where they were screening the Arsenal game. An alternative walking route is available down Jackdaw Lane, which isoff the Iffley Road. I was intrigued aboutvisiting the "three sided" ground. League Two, 6th May 2006. How the Oxford fans put up with that each home game is beyond me as I wouldn't want to do it. If these are full you will be directed to the overflow carpark which is past the VUE cinema and club shop. About Us; Careers; Oxford get good gates and generate quite a bit of noise so there is never a feeling of sitting in an empty soulless concrete box. After parking I walked towards the stadium to ask a steward about bars/gathering spots. Before walking to the ground we sat in our car listening to commentary on Southampton confirming promotion v Coventry and enjoyed a picnic prepared by wife/mum. 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. Like last season and even in the poor weather conditions, I saw a few Sunderland fans watching over the hoardings. I wish I knew that you could watch the game through the fence before buying my ticket. The three sided ground did not seemed to affect the atmosphere at all. "9011", "AB1", "9980-999") or a city (eg. The Kassam Stadium looked quite nice from the outside. Call cost 5p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. The stewards were fine, but they did seem a bit nervous towards the end of the game. The council said Oxford United, Oxford Cricket Club, and Oxford Softball would be provided with facilities. The three stands also sit completely unconnected to each other. The sports park, which is across 39 acres of land, will feature new football, cricket and softball pitches, practice areas, a pavilion and changing rooms for the public. I parked in Grenoble Road 5 minutes at most from the stadium. 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. It's a bit of a local derby and we have more than a decent record against Oxford United. 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. I was taking my lad to his first ever Southend game. Behind this area is the large stadium car park. It wasn't as if it was a large crowd, particularly, just under 9,000 (although this may be large for Oxford) with 1,700 Blades in attendance. Grenoble Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX4 4XP. Please note there is a fee for using this machine. The ground was very easy to find. The ball seemed to regularly go out over the unused end leading to stoppages in the game. The stadium is signposted on all major approach roads to Oxford with the brown attraction signs and a football icon. So I sat in my car from 21:50 to 22:40 waiting for the cars in the car park to start moving, then I joined the queues but it took another half hour before I even got out of the car park. 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. ). c. 1994 ( The Grange and training pitches) 2002 ( The Barn) Construction cost. We stayed in control and added a third from a well taken free kick to seal off a very good day. 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. Lost 2-1. 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. Parking was free and plenty of spaces behind the open end at ground i.e. Had a drink in the ground given that there are no nearby pubs and an entertainment complex dominated by home support nearby. It stocks the matchday programme plus a wide range of replica kit, leisure wear, scarves, hats and gifts. 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. 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. There are a couple of hospitality packages available for Oxford United matches. Opposite is the single-tiered North Stand, primarily given to away supporters. One of the Oxford fans explained that a temporary fourth stand will be erected in 2012. Even better I hit the crossbar twice at half time! The Kassam Stadium is well built but still don't quite understand why there are only three stands. adults too Info at Info@wbga.co.uk The stewards are some of the best around chatty, engaging and knowledgeable about their club. Michael welcomes donations of Oxford United programmes. The game itself was entertaining particularly as Southend scored twice in the first half to take control. 3), and nearby Cowley Road (1, 5, 10, 12) and to St. Clements (X13, 4A, Oxford Tube, X90) which are all within walking distance. Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 3pm That came after the end of World War Two. This Away Supporters Guide has been compiled by Oxford United Supporters Panel #bythefansforthefans. Please visit the official website of Oxford United for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus. With space for up to 600 people they can handle pretty much anything you throw at them. 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. 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. The atmosphere was as relaxed as could be expected for a pre-season friendly. Park in the housing estate behind the stadium. Construction began in 1996 but halted in December of 1997 after financial difficulties caused major problems. I found out why the only spaces left free in the car park were near the ground. But it was still one of the best 0-0 games I have watched in a long long time. Each of the stands is of a good size, are all seated, covered and are roughly of the same height. I like visiting new grounds and the Kassam Stadium Oxford was to be my 49th ground visited. Still I will comeback to watch another derby game and hopefully see us at least score a goal! Please email feedback@oufc.co.ukor the Supporters Panel ouspinfo@gmail.com, Club shop re-opens for one hour (Saturdays only), iFollow audio and video:www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow. Didn't go by public transport, but initial thoughts are that it would be rather awkward. I would definitely re-visit the Kassam when, inevitably, we play them next season! That aside I always love an away day and the Kassam Stadium was a new ground for me. the stewards were keen that supporters took up their allotted seats. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Kassam Stadium? This old pub is well worth a visit but is rather small and gets busy so expect to wait for a drink. I have been to the Kassam Stadiumseveral times, and find no issues with it being three sided (especially since my early memories of Bramall Lane include a cricket ground along one side of the football pitch or was it a football pitch alongside one side of the cricket square?). After having to stand on the way back from Oxford to Birmingham New Street, then I will definitely drive next time. In the end Oxford went on to win the game 3-1, but I was proud of our efforts. The closest SatNav postcode for the sports ground is OX3 0HJ or you can use the interactive map above to plan your route. GetTheData Source: OS VectorMap District (Ordnance Survey) Licence: Open Government Licence (requires attribution) West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) geodata. The day was great with a sound 3-0 win. Average Attendance North Stand:Adults 24, Over 65s 17, Under 22s/Students 16, Under 18s 14 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. Just to add that the toilet facilities were poor, not what you expect from a relatively modern stadium. We found street parking on Grenoble Road about 200 yards from the ground. 4 January 2017. The training centre houses 18 full-flight simulator bays as well Computer Based Training facilities, Airbus and Embraer FTD's and fully equipped classrooms for advanced . Sort it out Oxford! The first half was insipid with goal action minimal. The most likely development to the ground in the future is the addition of a fourth stand. I was staying in the hotel next door to the Kassam Stadium so parked for free there. The 24-acre site of the Oxford Sports and Social Club and Oxford Cricket Club has been United's training ground for six years. Street parking is available on Edgeway Road should there not be enough space in the sports ground car park. The access is good and the viewing of the game is good with no obstructions in the way. There was lots of singing and banter between the rival fans.The stewards are friendly and seem happy to answer any questions. Unique. 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! 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. It is planned that in December 2016 rail services will begin to operate from Oxford Parkway to Oxford. Their restaurants and bars are for closed to non-residents on matchdays. The club recently moved into their new dedicated training facility in Cowley, a few miles south-east of the city and a stone's throw from BMW's Mini factory. 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. as I was going to Reading. 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. Open on matchdays from 11-3 and for an hour after the final whistle (10-19:45 for evening matches). We parked at the George Arms on Sandford Road, a 15 minute walk away as above. There is a fair bit of parking within a two minute walk of the stadium, which is perfect but you'll have to ensure you get there in good time as it does fill up very quickly. They may also be included in hospitality packages. Graduates go on to start their flying career with airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, CityJet and Volotea. New York Location. The ground looks pretty impressive, although it is odd that the fourth stand hasn't been built. We will arrange a quality city centre Munich hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. 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. We then headed back to the ground, its an easy 30-minute walk, arriving at about 1:45pm. I would drive to the game next time, although from the bus you can see what a lovely city Oxford is. It was built as a replacement for their previous stadium, the Manor Ground, where they had played their football for 75 years. Call cost 55p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. The Catherine Wheel, Sandford-on-Thames is a 15 minute walk to the ground.Tel 001865 774248. After a 20 minute walk back to the car, I was quickly back on the M40 and home for 8.30pm another ground-hopping day safely negotiated and with plans already formulating to get the last 3 done asap! The idea was that they would move to a new 16,000 seater stadium in Blackbird Leys by the turn of the millennium. Oxfordshire weather: Forecast for snow and sleet next week, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Messages show Hancock reaction after kiss photo, Senior doctors want up to 262 an hour to cover strike, Echoes of Hillsborough for Arena families. Buses take approx 35 minutes to Knights Road. I had a pie which was very nice and had quite a lot of filling which made a change. The home fans were very quiet until Oxford scored. The stadium is well signposted, but it is in the middle of two very big council estates and near to a huge industrial area. League One Oxford United recently beat Premier League side West Ham United in the Carabao Cup, The park, which includes 16 football pitches of various sizes, two cricket pitches and softball facilities, is said to be "opening soon" to the public. The Oxford United training ground has been rebranded the Bangkok Glass Training Centre. A 10 minute walk to the stadium. The ground looks very impressive and the double-tiered stand opposite is Premier League standard. Refreshments on offer include: Cheeseburgers (3.80), Burgers (3.40), Hot Dogs (3) and a selection of Pies produced by Chunkof Devon; Steak & Kidney, Steak & Ale, Chicken & Mushroom, plus Pie of the Week (all 3.50) as well as Traditional Pasties (3.30), Cheese & Onion Pasties (3.30) and Sausage Rolls (3). 3) The Kassam Stadium is a ground I've not been to but I had been to the old "Manor Ground" 4) It was on Boxing Day and I try to get a match in as I'm not able get to many Saturday matches. 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. Visitors to this venue by car are advised to allow plenty of time for parking! 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. Second half and Oxford applied lots of pressure but were lacking composure in the final third. The map below shows the three facilities managed by Oxford University Sport across the city of Oxford: -. It departs from bus stop S2 which is located in Speedwell Street in the City Centre. Marston Road Sports Ground is a 35 minute walk from the station through University Parks or utilise the bus directions below. The serving areas were very busy so I was glad that I got a cup of tea just before the game started. The stands are quite steeply banked and reasonably close to the touch/bye lines. As we arrived well on time I engaged in pleasant conversation with programme sellers, fans, and stewards in fact anyone who wants to talk football. This wasn't. I decided to try a hotdog as I heard nothing good about the pies, and I only needed one bite before throwing it in to a nearby bin. A chasm between the supporters and the clubs previous owner led to the Oxford United Supporters Trust attempting to get the clubs fans to call the ground The United Stadium instead of its official name of Kassam Stadium. 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. United States | About Us | Careers | Contact Us | Help. Having been tipped off about the carpark being a nightmare we opted to park away from the ground and walked in. I loved my day out to Oxford loved everything about it apart from the result. There is no West Stand at the ground, with a car park standing in its place at the time of writing. There is also some street parking available along Grenoble Road (going away from the stadium), just make sure you use the marked bays. After two defeats, an away point ground out with considerable effort was most valuable in Martin Ling's opinion. Had a good trip overall to the Kassam Stadium and ticked another ground off. About a 15 minute walk, through the underpass, past Franky and Bennys and straight into the away end. Enter the address, city, state, province, or country into the search field above to locate a mailing address or find a package's origin. The atmosphere within the ground is not bad, with the home fans in the Oxford Mail Stand doing their best to raise it. Where to Eat and DrinkAt the stadium there are concessions in each concourse selling hot and cold food (including burgers and excellent pies) and drinks. An iconic derby moment if ever there was one. I was also intrigued to see this much talked about three-sided affair. I found the ground easily via satnav and parked in thefree car park at the Kassam Stadium itself. These are the Catherine Wheel on Henley Road and the Kings Arms on Church Road. Souless and incomplete, springs to mind. It was an unlikely team that we were drawn with no one expected this, so it was a chance to tick off a new ground and have a great day out, I went. 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. Inside the stadiumAway fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. 0345 7111 222*. There are several marked blue badge bays near to each stand on a first come, first served basis. Very kindly given a lift by my friend's daughter four of us went and it is any easy 45 minute run. A bit of sparring from both teams up to the last minute of the half. It does is make people agitated which can cause problems. All the facilities were fairly standard, had a bacon/onion roll and cup of tea which was fine. For further information on how to get to the parks, please use the button below to visit the parks website. 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. The council said Fusion Lifestyle and United had agreed their "preferred option" was for the 25-year lease to be "reassigned" to the League One football club. At least it wasn't a Tuesday night game with no buses running! Disappointing to find the ground still has only three stands with an open end with no access for fans behind that goal. . No issues with the home fans it was very relaxed. Oxford Sports Park is an elite training centre, home of Oxford United Football Club, a community facility. 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. Men in the least deprived area of Oxford outlive those in the most deprived area by an average of 9.3 years. Despite its poor appearance, this is a decent place to watch football in a non intimidating atmosphere. It stops at Grenoble Road on the south side of the stadium. I'd been to Oxford (both the Kassam Stadium and the old Manor Ground) several times before , and we normally win more than we lose, so a no-brainer. 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. Although Pompey were better in the second half and got a goal back the better side won. The Club had also got wind that around 150 tickets had gone astray. Not been to the Kassam Stadium before, so I was interested to see what their modern football ground was like. There was a lot of traffic on the main roads leading up to the turn off to the ground. The stewarding was a little controversial at this match, many felt it was way to heavy handed. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. 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. Oxford University Sport is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reducing congestion in and around Oxford. 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. Dave Langford a visiting Northampton Town fan tells me; I found a small local pub called the George Inn, situated in Littlemore just off the ring road (not far from Sainsburys). The second half saw a couple of great chances for Argyle go begging and a goal disallowed for offside for Oxford. If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. Whilst the Kings Arms is in a splendid location on the banks of the River Thames and is part of the Chef & Brewer chain. Oxford had a deserved 2-0 advantage at the break. Play Most of the chants and singing were were from the away section, but I guess the home fans didn't have much to sing about! 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. He was looking forward to the game more than me. Match officials, for a change, were very good, with linesmen actually helping the referee by making decisions! Oxfords relegation made history, but not the sort of history that the club is all that proud of. . Oxford United are set to secure management of their training ground after being overlooked by the council during the site's development. It is really rather odd to arrive in the car park and to be able to see into the ground with only a wooden fence in the way. One good thing about an away ticket is that whilst in theory it is for a designated seat, they let you sit anywhere. Then back around the M25 and up the M40. There are no public parking facilities at University Parks, however the site is easily accessed by public transport and is in walking distance of the city centre. Away end if half of the North Stand on the opposite, and is quite far away from the more vocal home fans, who were congregated behind the far goal.

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