Ruben Reid breaking through the offside trap and slotting past the keeper. After stopping at TGI Fridays for a celebratory post-match pint, we headed back to Cambridge. It was also rented by Coventry City. All U.S. stadiums with a current capacity of 10,000 or more are included in the list. Under 21s can also be admitted at the concessionary price, providing that their ticket is bought prior to matchday. Comment on the game, atmosphere, refreshments, stewards and toilets? It brings you out at the away turnstiles.. Another match to quickly forget. In the South East corner of the stadium, there is a large LED screen. The proposed expansion would be largely financed by associated development, such as new shops and the hotel. There are 3 ways to get from Sixfields Stadium to Daventry by bus, taxi or car. I visited the stadium on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in the warm half of September. As for the facilities at Sixfields, the kiosk serving beer in the away end was a bit of a shambles. Argyle had some squad changes forced on them by injuries which was less than ideal. There is a big scoreboard over by the right corner flag. There to support Crawley and make it ground visit number 50 out of the current 92. The Club bar was good if a little expensive, though they had my favourite brewery, Adnams, on, so was happy. Hoskins had another shot well saved by Matthews. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. The stand opposite us looks exactly the same as the away end, whilst the stand to our left is the Main Stand which houses the majority of the home support. The journey was fairly straightforward and we got to the ground for just after 1.20pm. Sixfields is a pretty simple design really. Northampton - - Mansfield Town Sixfields Stadium Match Postponed. So with money spare and my team visiting, I thought why not tick another one off of the list. Beaver Stadium was completed in 1960 in State College, Pennsylvania. Seats were not cramped and I had comfortable leg room. The frustration of the home fans seemed to be lifted when Northampton scored two goals that won the match. As a neutral you prefer to watch close games, but the match was a good one, as Northampton Town had been on top before going behind. Northampton Town Stadium Guide [10], In September 2015, with the building work incomplete and two repayments on the loan missed, the borough council issued legal notices to the club requiring that the loan be repaid by 15 October 2015. 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. This would start by adding executive boxes and a further 2,000 seats to the West Stand, whilst expanding the clubs offices and facilities. Away supporters are housed in the South Stand, at one end of the stadium, which offers good views of the playing action. I took an impressively direct bus to the ground from the horrific bus station that is probably the worst bus terminus that I have ever visited in the UK or the world. Supporters criticised these new designs, as some seats may have a restricted view of play. Your email address will not be published. A relatively small queue at half-time took until the second half had started to be served, mainly because of the problems with the pumps. I certainly did not experience any problems. Sorry we are a bit boring and have long since stopped watching Charlton in a state of alcohol induced haze. The liquidators' report for 1st Land Ltd says that the Cardozas and 1st Land fell in dispute in March 2014, and during investigation the Cardozas called the sum a "Joint Venture Fee" money paid to one party to help carry out a jointly-run project whilst former director Howard Grossman called it a loan. Aside from being a sports venue, Sixfields also houses conference facilities. Located along the A5076 Highway, the Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium situated towards the west side of the town of Northampton. A large hill overlooks the ground, where small numbers congregate to watch the game free, even though they can only see half the pitch! I was focused on my lunch, so didn't really engage with anyone, but I got the impression that they were friendly. Despite the scrappy nature of the game the atmosphere was pretty good from both sets of fans, been so close to each other always does this. From The South The ground itself is in a bit of a valley and looks good. Nothing! Hopefully, this will kick us on with games against Oxford and league leaders Shrewsbury to come next week. 1. I parked on the Duston Mill car park close to the ground. I got the bus to the ground from the town centre, so that was easy. In July 2013 Coventry City Football Club agreed a 3 year deal to play their home games at Sixfields on a temporary basis, before they returned to the Ricoh Arena in August 2014. Register in seconds and access exclusive features. Tickets cost 12 - 18 and the journey takes 1h. Accessed March 02, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1128346/largest-sports-stadiums/, Largest.org. We had tickets for the Moulton College stand which was good except that we were in Row J, which is the back row and whilst the seats were comfortable enough there was very little leg room, about 10cms less than the other rows! The stadium is then signposted. It is everything that you would expect a bus station built around 1976 to be full of stained concrete, bus exhaust fumes, dying hanging baskets and dark wood panelling straight off a seventies game show. Previous Post . League Two 4 Mar 2023 . Required fields are marked *. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.comand Ill update the guide. From The SouthLeave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the A43 towards Northampton. 7,798 Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on As a neutral, you're just going to enjoy the match without having to worry about the result or your teams performance. A pretty straight forward trip to Northampton, despite over three hours on a coach. The original capacity was 72,000, and it was built with footings to enable future expansion. Stagecoach Midlands operates a bus from Sixfields, Bella Italia to Northampton, Sol Central every 30 minutes. 4. Capacity 7798 Surface grass Fixtures. Leave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the A43 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. Please note that if your club has a large away following to make sure that you have a ticket before travelling as it has not been unknown for away fans turning up on the day, to find that the away section has sold out. I'm not very keen on these out of town stadiums. We then went up the hill behind the ground and had a coffee in the cinema. 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 US is projected to still hold the number one spot of the country with the largest stadiums worldwide. Its name was borrowed from a former governor of Pennsylvania, James A. Beaver (1887-1891). Both this stand and the home end were full. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Old Orleans and Bella Italia, or even Frankie and Benny's and Buddies USA. I had my usual Chicken Balti pie (3.10) and it was lovely and hot. The majority of these stadiums are used for American football, either in college football or the NFL. I could take my seat as a true neutral and hope to be entertained by some exciting football on an impressively warm and sunny Saturday afternoon. All dead easy. 7,798 (all seated) Address: Adults 22 The opening times for both the store and box office at the ground are as follows: For more information, to confirm opening times or to check availability of the latest home shirt send an email to[emailprotected] or phone the store on 01604 683763. Seeing the incomplete stand opposite wasn't an issue for me, due to the recent changes at Watford. There hasnt been many of them recently. Harrold played a delightful ball through to James Brophy who outpaced the defence and calmly placed the ball beyond the on-rushing David Cornell. Home fans gather in the stand to the left of the away end so some banter. We was chasing the game after that and in the end lost 2-0 which ended our hopes for a play off place. I chose Northampton over MK Dons, mainly because the ground is smaller and a nice change from Premier League stadia. However, your wallet will have somewhat of a hole in after a visit to Sixfields. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. I did not hear home fans at all! However, I guess that is what some people describe as atmosphere. My only lasting impression of Northampton's ground is if you ever played them on the last day of the season and needed three points to win the title and only got 1000 tickets 8000 could still stand outside for free and see three quarters of the pitch! Largest sports stadiums in the United States as of February 2020, by capacity [Graph]. What did you think when seeing the ground/ first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. The Sixfields Stadium isa neat ground albeit a bit small. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Game was awful. 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 . The ground floor includes changing facilities, provisions for First Aiders, Stewards and Match Officials, there is also a Supporters bar complimented by several Executive Lounges and a Restaurant. All Rights Reserved. Last time I came to Northampton was in the days of the old County Ground. There was also plenty to do for the early arriver, as well as the usual have a look around the ground, there were a couple of pubs, a KFC, TGI Fridays and a McDonalds. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. 's Globe Arena main stand. A better bet, just going past McDonalds towards the top end there is a Flaming Grill pub, called the Walter Tull, which offers real ale, serves food and shows televised sport. [3] This arrangement was due to continue for three seasons,[4] but in September 2014 Coventry returned to playing at the Ricoh Arena.[5]. I was looking forward to the game as both teams are involved in the promotion picture. Leave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the A43 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. Until the 2015/2016 season the only occasion on which this stand has held Northampton Town supporters was against Chester City on 29 April 2006 when the stand was split and supporters segregated to allow the maximum number of home supporters to witness the club's promotion to League One. Responsibly, Map showing the location of the PTS Academy Stadium, railway station and listed pubs, PTS Academy Stadium Northampton Town Feedback. None of this however is the fault of the people who job its to keep order at the ground. It is situated along the side of the pitch. The Charlton support was more than a little tetchy. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. Make sure though that you arrive early as it has been known for it to get full for the more popular games. It then took nearly 20 minutes to get a milkshake and an iced coffee. The second half was a lot more open and could have gone either way, with the Daggers attacking from the off and hitting the bar just minutes in. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: Northampton first moved into Sixfields in 1994 with the ground undergoing expansion 20 years later. The refreshments were in a cabin the opposite end of the stand from the turnstile and looked expensive, meal deals were also offered but again probably not worth it when you see prices of individual items. However, It's all very modern as you may expect. Vital Northampton (Vital Football Network). More details The stadium, due to its shape, is often referred to as The Horseshoe. In addition to football, the stadium also hosts athletics, concerts, and the Universitys spring commencement events. These Bus lines stop near Sixfields Stadium: 15, 18, 87, D3. Car parking is nearby in a number of car parks that are within walking distance of the stadium. The Cobblers fans kept themselves to themselves I left here and decided to walk to the ground which takes around 30 minutes. their fans singing "score a goal for us", etc. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away couldn't be simpler. To find this pub from the railway station, cross the road in front of the station and head towards the Carlsberg brewery (easily visible). Northampton came more into the game in the second half and Pierre scored with a header from a corner. It is about a ten minute walk. Although it was a close run thing, Southend edged the action in the opening half, and you began to sense a feeling of uneasiness and frustration amongst the home fans. A poor game really, I'm not sure anyone values the EFL Trophy. Artist's impressions show a similar design to that of Morecambe F.C. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies and toilets: The football was truly awful throughout the first 45 minutes. Out of the pub, turn right and at the main road take a left. One fan got on the pitch after the goal and sent about 6 people after him, at which point they, in my opinion, disgracefully manhandled the bloke out of the ground. Travelling away from Sixfields was not a problem. It was Saturday 11th September, and at 3:45pm, Northampton Town Football Club had yet to win their first game of the 2010/2011 season. 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From The South. Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 50 countries and over 1 million facts: Get quick analyses with our professional research service. Fairly easy run down considering we had to use the M1 and the M25. But it wasnt to be maintained and Northampton were quickly back on top, getting a second goal on the hour via an own-goal. . It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. The Bear, The Market Tavern and a Wetherspoons before getting my train back to London, and of course a MegaBus back to Dundee. The score could have been more if it weren't for our keeper Chris Lewington who made one fantastic reflex. Northampton is 4373 meters away, 56 min walk. 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). A good day out as always at Northampton despite the annual defeat. I can not promise that you will avoid any traffic jam but getting away from this particular ground is fairly easy. I didnt see any problems. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. It can seat approximately 1,974 fans and is usually reserved for home supporters, away fans are usually given 423 tickets in this stand, with the South Stand allocated if demand is high from visiting fans. Buses D1, D2 and D3 also stop here and run every hour respectively. In hindsight, he was watching an exciting game. Sixfields has a number of restaurants around and we parked for free at the Pizza Hut where we enjoyed a pre-match meal. Now we knew why the coaches were free! It was a lovely sunny day, more like mid-summer than spring, so there were lots of fans for both teams wandering about and it seemed to be a friendly place. I then had a quick meal in one of the nearby restaurants. The second half of the game was much better. At least the lower tier is open so the ground is not three sided. If you are looking for sixfields stadium capacity then Check Below sixfields stadium capacity with Updated Information. 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. On arrival at the stadium I did not park in the main stadium car park which costs 5, but instead as I got there early enough I parked alongside the lane leading to the main car park by the away end. Usually a very close game full of goals. All U.S. stadiums with a current capacity of 10,000 or more are included in the list. Your email address will not be published. Our second away win of the season and a great day out. I find that Sixfields Stadium is one of the worst grounds for protection from the weather that I have been to. It's not too bad, it's brand new, but a little soulless, and never gets full, and loses a bit of atmosphere. 1. Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. 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