It had a number of television screens showing the early kick off and we were served fairly quickly. A good battling result for the travelling Green army and the Oxford fans I spoke to on the day were friendly and welcoming. The traffic is very slow moving getting onto the main road. This Away Supporters Guide has been compiled by Oxford United Supporters Panel #bythefansforthefans. 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. Not been to the Kassam Stadium before, so I was interested to see what their modern football ground was like. Once on the coached the Police escorted us out of Oxford onto the A420 for the short trip home back to Swindon. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. If you have a question you would like to ask, including admission queries, please use our Any Questions website. I was lucky in that I had a seat with a very good view of the ground in one of the lower rows. ProspectiveContinuing Educationstudents, Prospective online/distance learning students. There is no access for coaches, nor space for turning around/dropping-off on Edgeway Road. c. 1994 ( The Grange and training pitches) 2002 ( The Barn) Construction cost. The match was surprisingly competitive despite the sweltering conditions. A very poor performance from City a huge lack of commitment and application. Grenoble Road, Oxford, England, OX4 4XP (01865 780 888). The work didnt resume again until February of 2000. Click here for details and online booking. Postcode: M31 4BH: Manchester United (Aon . 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. It is an elite training centre with community access to 3G training facilities - get in touch and see how we can help you What We Offer The Oxford Sports Park is situated just off the Oxford Ring Road near Horspath, by the MINI Factory. Struggling for a Xmas present. I spent ten minutes or so after the game in a queue for the 3A bus back to the city centre. Great day for us. Had a chat with a few Oxford supporters who were very doom and gloom about their team, how all the players had been sold, the owner had left and they'd be in the National League before too long. Oxford United have called Kassam Stadium home since it opened in 2001. Here at Oxford United, we want to make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible. Although I hit it twice out of four shots, I didn't win a prize. The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. It was wet and dismal to say the least. As I didn't get there until 7.30pm so no chance to go to the pub. Adults 22, Over 65s 15, Under 22s/Students 14, Under 18s 12, Under 13s 8*, Under 7s 5*, Away Fans Official Programme 3 Oxford United training ground rebranded in deal with Bangkok Glass The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. South Stand (Lower Tier): The catering and toilet facilities were better than at many Premier grounds, and the view from the stand was very good. A good day out despite the result. It took about half an hour before we finally got to the Kassam Stadium and parked up. Theres also a free continental breakfast included in the price of your stay, free Wi-Fi and, of course, free parking. About a 15 minute walk, through the underpass, past Franky and Bennys and straight into the away end. The ground is well signposted and our satnav was spot on. Only space I found was very near ground. The game itself nearly gave me a heart attack with both sides going all out for the win. But as I already had the tickets for this game, I was determined to go. There's a Fish & Chips place next door that seemed decent but was rammed too. Sensory roomsFor young people under 23 who need to take some time out, we have a specially equipped sensory area. As a Torquay United fan of far too many years and living in Berkshire this is a relatively easy trip. Michael welcomes donations of Oxford United programmes. Oxford United v Southend United 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. Located in the village of Thorp Arch, near the town of Wetherby, the site covers 12.1 hectares. 12,243 v Leyton Orient Disappointing to find the ground still has only three stands with an open end with no access for fans behind that goal. If these are full you will be directed to the overflow carpark which is past the VUE cinema and club shop. Temporary and limited 3-hour permits may be approved for site bookings. This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. Whilst the Kings Arms is in a splendid location on the banks of the River Thames and is part of the Chef & Brewer chain. The U's Year Ground Opened: Inside the stadium our stewards will provide assistance and advice. The OX postcode area, also known as the Oxford postcode area, is a group of 26 postcode districts in south-central England, within 17 post towns.These cover most of Oxfordshire (including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, Carterton, Kidlington, Thame, Wantage, Wallingford, Chipping Norton, Chinnor, Woodstock, Watlington, Bampton and Burford), plus very small parts of . Park in the housing estate behind the stadium. Half time Oxford 0 Argyle 1. Easting: 548814.04: Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Keep your eye out on the clubs website for details, or in the local paper if you live in the area. 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. Although for some high profile matches the Club opt not to sell any. He was poor throughout though and baffled both sets of fans and players with some awful decisions. Contact Us - Oxford University Press 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. I had never been to the Kassam Stadium and as Oxford United are our biggest rivals, I had to visit for this derby match. We all knew this was a sell out and the problems this can lead to. Parking is free of charge and on a first come, first served basis. Well, we came, we didn't play too well, but we did win; so the away fans were buzzing. 2 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders. 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. The Kassam Stadium is a nice ground. There was a lot of traffic on the main roads leading up to the turn off to the ground. One was due to a slip by the goalkeeper, which as a neutral is always amusing. There are plans for some more modernisation though albeit minor works. Kassam Stadium | Oxford United FC | Football Ground Guide OX postcode area - Wikipedia Singha Kit Very kindly given a lift by my friend's daughter four of us went and it is any easy 45 minute run. Second half and Oxford applied lots of pressure but were lacking composure in the final third. NEWCASTLE UNITED (DARSLEY PARK) - Site Profile | Football Foundation Iffley Road Sports Centre is a 30 minute walk from the train station or utilise the bus directions below. The game was well stewarded but an appalling one for a West Ham fan in terms of the performance on the pitch, losing the match 4-0. This was not Argyle's best recent performance but they managed to get ball three points. 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. Oxford United FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The Club had also got wind that around 150 tickets had gone astray. Who doesn't love the FA Cup? Noticed that there were some food outlets and a bowling alley right outside the ground. 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. We wandered into the bowling alley. Call cost 5p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. Oxford moved into Manor Ground where theyd remain for 88 years; only once did it go through a major development and expansion. The Golden Ball in Littlemore (OX4 4LQ) also serves food and has a beer garden and parking (01865 806558). The atmosphere within the ground is not bad, with the home fans in the Oxford Mail Stand doing their best to raise it. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A great night out giving high flying League Two Oxford United a run for their money. Also found it odd that one Oxford fan was filming Northampton fans after the goal obviously looking for people making obscene gestures should have pointed his mobile towards his own fans who were making more obscene gestures than Northampton fans and get his own house in order first. Taxiswill take around 20 minutes to get to the ground from Oxford station and will usually cost around 15-20. Public bookings. . The second half was way better with Oxford upping the tempo and putting Torquay under pressure for long spells. Later I found out the reason why on trying to exit the car park after the match. 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. 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. We went straight into the stadium after leaving the coach, the Oxford fans were very friendly and had good banter.