We didn't have much time so we got our tickets and popped into the club shop for a pin badge. This covered stand has a current capacity of 1,900 seats housed in a single tier. Nothing more can be said. 01604 751 613 Ticket Office: 11.04.2014 Northampton: Sixfields revamp with capacity cut. Some away fans have got caught out by this when arriving late. * Please note that these prices are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. 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Once goals began to be scored, the home team seemed to relax and play some flowing football that was dramatically absent throughout the first 45 minutes. The fans themselves are quite passionate and this makes for a great atmosphere especially at cup games. We live in Sheffield & the 1hr 20min car journey was a breeze . A capacity crowd of 7,798 saw the EFL Cup match against Manchester United on 21 September 2016, a record for Sixfields Ahead of the new stadium's opening in 1994, the club's manager John Barnwell . Approaching the ground from the A5076 you see the backs of the Main West Stand and the much lower and smaller Moulton College South Stand, which is the default away end, however additional away seating is made available at the Southern end of the East Stand when required. from. I had my usual Chicken Balti pie (3.10) and it was lovely and hot. Finding the Kingsmeadow Stadiumwas really easy and parking next to the ground was free which was brilliant. Business Solutions including all features. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. Previously named the Dave Bowen Stand after ex-Northampton Town player and manager Dave Bowen, who helped take the club from Division Four to the First Division during the 1960s, the North Stand is behind the goal nearest to the hill. The stewarding was unobtrusive and I can't remember seeing any Police Officers, although there must have been some. 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Despite the dreadful football from kick off to half time, people still kept on singing and we can all think of those grounds that turn into a library when the football collapsed from being even slightly exciting. Both this stand and the home end were full. It was also rented by Coventry City. Tea was okay, but a little expensive at 2.20. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. I have been to the Sixfields Stadium about five times before but my son who's eight has also caught the travel bug and wanted to tick Northampton Town off . An easy drive and it was easy to find the ground. I guess we can't complain with the result though, given how awful we were on the day. Northampton 10k 2022. The LCS Dave Bowen North Stand and Imperial Cars South Stands are identical, each containing just under 1,000 seats. Delayed and unhealthily packed trains, a lack of buses, closed underground stations due to "overcrowding" have all become a sad feature of travelling to watch football in the UK at the weekend. We was chasing the game after that and in the end lost 2-0 which ended our hopes for a play off place. home fans friendly? 's Globe Arena main stand. At the time of writing, there was going to be a revision of the buses that went to Sixfields but it was just down to a change of operator. Very much an off day for the Argyle team and a deserved 2-0 defeat. . A cross into the penalty area was initially cleared by Argyle keeper Matthews, however, Jon Joe O'Toole couldn't miss from five yards after the Argyle defence couldn't get the ball away. From the 2013-2014 season, the ground has also been used by Coventry City Football Club. I just went for a quick walk around the ground and then grabbed a bite to eat from the burger van outside the main stand. The Main West Stand, where I was in the upper tier, offers a great view. Just what the doctor ordered on a miserable day weather wise! . The stadium has bleacher seating for 10,000, plus a grass berm surrounding the outfield that can hold at least 30,000 more. I didn't speak to any of the home fans, but they seemed alright. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Please note that if you purchase your tickets on the day of the match you will end up paying 2 more for the privilege whilst its not a staggering amount of money, its definitely worth point out that you can save by booking in advance. [16], On 7 November 2015 The Guardian newspaper published a summary of the Sixfields issue under the headline Northampton Town: scandal of missing millions from council's stadium plan Cobblers supporters baffled and distressed as council seeks answers about what happened to 10.25m loan to pay for improvements to Sixfields stadium.[17]. February 2, 2020. 7,798 v Manchester United London Midland operates a train from Coventry to Northampton hourly. Sixfields Stadium League Two 30 Jul 2022-2:00 pm. The lady in the ticket office had chosen a really good seat for me a few rows from the front and near the halfway line, so I had a good view of the technical area as well as the pitch. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Kingsmeadow Stadium? (February 2, 2020). Sixfields multi-purpose sports stadium first opened in 1994 with Northampton Town playing Barnet in a Division three match on 15th October 1994, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate. We were given about 100 seats behind one goal which is shared with the home fans and it virtually no segregation which I thought was great as that is very rare in today's stadiums. The Number 15 bus runs every 20 minutes and you should get off at the stop near Bella Italia It is a very short walk to the Sixfields Stadium the away end being at the other side. If this changes, well be sure to update this section. Go down the steps and at the bottom turn right onto the road. So make sure that you only use the official football parking provided at the ground. The car parking was good, with plenty of spaces around the stadium. Northampton 3 2 Colchester Sixfields Stadium share: Post navigation. You only have access to basic statistics. On arrival at the ground I went upto the Sixfields Hungry Horse pub, about a 5minute walk up the hill, where I paused to take a photo of the football ground down below. Estimated capacity. I was looking forward to the game as both teams are involved in the promotion picture. 4. The weather was awful on the night so I didn't hang about and just went straight into the game. Bola, Rollin, Sercombe, Ellis, etc. and the whole team played great. As a result, the best option for away fans nearby to Sixfields is probably to grab a drink from one of the restaurant chains such as TGI Fridays. As football clubs go, MK Dons are fairly new but that hasnt stopped them building a rivalry with Northampton. The grounds owners boldly proposed an ambitious new 15,000 capacity sports and retail complex, but this all but petered out in 2009 when independent consultations found the development would have an adverse effect on the prosperity of the town centre. Powell, O'Toole and Hoskins had further chances to extend the lead and but for the Argyle keeper making some fantastic saves, they would have done. We could have won by 11 or 12. I didn't see any signage for the stadium in the town centre. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. I had a steely determination to enjoy this game come what may, to justify to a friend that paying to watch lower league football was money worth spent. Weston Homes Stadium - Peterborough United, Coventry Building Society Arena - Coventry City, Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5QA, 7,798 vs Manchester United (21st September 2016), Adebayo Akinfenwa, Nicky Adams, Andy Woodman, John Frain, Dave Bowen, Herbert Chapman, Ian Atkins, Aidy Boothroyd, Chris Wilder, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Monday Wednesday and Friday: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Thursday during the season: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm, Saturday Home Matches: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday Away Matches: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, Under 21 members: 16.00 (not available on matchdays), Under 21: 16 (not available on a matchdays). I went by train. [8], In 2013, the club proposed redevelopment of the East stand. By this time, their goalie had probably made about five one on one saves. There was swirling rain throughout the game, consequently I was soaked to the skin. It is an easy drive for me to Sixfields and there is always a great atmosphere created by the Gas fans. Tickets to see The Cobblers in action can be purchased via the usual methods including telephone (01604 683777), email ([emailprotected]), in person at the Sixfields club shop (Opening hours listed above) and on the internet by visiting Northamptons Online Ticket Office. The largest of the stands, seating just under 4,000 home supporters on a match day. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The exit was a bit tight getting out of the leisure complex as there was only one small roundabout to cope with a lot of traffic but once you get on to the open road its is a peice of cake. As I had time to kill before the game, I went in to the club shop to purchase a badge (2.99) and programme (3), then in to the Carrs Bar for a drink and take in the second half of Blackburn vs Burnley in the early kick-off. The most simple route is to follow the A4500 westbound as it becomes Weedon Road. However, It's all very modern as you may expect. With an initial size of 7,653, the stadium is in the process of being renovated which will lead to an increased capacity of 8,900. The game was a fairly even encounter, but ended as a 1-0 win for Northampton but neither team seemed over threatening, the atmosphere was mixed with both sets of supporters periodically singing. Northampton Town's first ever team photo in 1897. Credit: Northampton Town As part of the bid, a pledge was made by CDNL to complete the East Stand at Sixfields Stadium. You need at least a Starter Account to use this feature. The bus journey time is around 10-15 minutes. An FA Cup second round tie against a League 2 side. In 2018 the Sixfields Stadium was renamed the PTS Academy Stadium in a five-year corporate sponsorship deal. To watch the Video please enable "Targeting" in cookie settings. Sixfields Stadium football stadium in Northampton, England, UK . One slight pain about Sixfields is that you cant pay at the turnstiles. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. Football awful, Journey, odd. Decent catering facilities with hot and cold drinks, pies, pasties etc.. Got away fairly easily with just a little bit of queuing on the roads around the ground. We came out of the away end, turned right then walked along the path and the coach was right there waiting for us. The first phase would be completed by the start of April 2016. Getting to the ground from the M1 motorway was simple as it's all signposted. I certainly did not experience any problems. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Game was awful. However, Orient took the lead three minutes short of the hour mark. Pompey had a good following so it livened up the usual flat Sixfields atmosphere. Keep going straight on past the railway station and over the river bridge. The adjoining cinema and eateries carparks have signs up prohibiting parking for the football, I certainly wouldnt take a chance on this. I left about five minutes before the end and walked back to the town centre although there are bus options right outside the ground for those who prefer not to walk. On coming out of the train station, it's only ten minutes walk into the town centre. This was the atmosphere in the Sixfields toilets at half time and if by some remote chance you are interested in toilets at football stadiums, I can report that there was nothing different in Northampton compared to other stadiums across the UK. Comment on getting away from the ground: Getting away from many grounds can be a nightmare that can ruin the day out as well as the match regardless whether the action had been exciting. The game itself was poor from our point of view. A particular favourite for those looking for a decent pint is the Malt Shovel Tavern, which is possibly the best real ale pub in Northampton, having 14 hand pumps and is also listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. The stewards very chatty and friendly. The Stadium's tenants are the Penn State Nittany Lions, and it becomes packed with the commencement of the college football season. With an initial size of 7,653, the stadium is in the process of being renovated which will lead to an increased capacity of 8,900. There is an electronic score board in the south east corner. Artist's impressions show a similar design to that of Morecambe F.C. If you are a neutral at the game, the best way to find out about the mood of the crowd is to visit the toilets at half time. Northampton is 4373 meters away, 56 min walk. The buses to the stadium also stop to the west of the town centre. This continued dominance will be fueled by stadiums increasing capacities across the country. The Charlton support was more than a little tetchy. The project would provide a similar-scale stand to the existing West stand, housing: 4,000 supporters; additional executive facilities; a new family area; plus adding an adjoining hotel and conference centre. 29% event capacity filled. Leave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the A43 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. The largest crowd in the Stadium was recorded on October 11, 2014, when 110,633 attended the game against Ole Miss. Access 3. A poor game really, I'm not sure anyone values the EFL Trophy. An agreed deal could see the half-built stand at Northampton's Sixfields stadium finally completed. More attacking but yet no end product, the Cobblers keeper was called into action more than once to deny us, but Northampton continuously looked dangerous on the break. Largest.org. The Sixfields Stadium isa neat ground albeit a bit small. 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