[citation needed] The stand and associated works were in part funded by a 10.25 million loan from Northampton Borough Council. Once on the road, no problems, back home by 8pm. 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. Home fans gather in the stand to the left of the away end so some banter. However, Northampton Town Football Club does attract a fair amount of attention in the local media and the club does try to make itself to be more than a passing interest to the football loving public. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Well on the plus side, we finally scored at the Sixfields Stadium. In December 2003, just under a decade after the club moved into the ground, the club announced that they had secured a 150-year lease deal on the site from the local council. Largest sports stadiums in the United States as of February 2020, by capacity [Graph]. After stopping off in Cambridge, we decided to go to the Golden Hind for a couple of beers before heading towards Northampton. From the 2013-2014 season, the ground has also been used by Coventry City Football Club. What you did before the game pub/chippy. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Stewards and fans where very friendly but a big overkill with the amount of Police in attendance. Easy we were on the M1 within ten minutes of leaving the Sixfields Stadium. It was a new ground for me as we headed to Northampton in need of three points after a fairly disappointing start to the season. Getting to the ground from the M1 motorway was simple as it's all signposted. Because Shrewsbury was battling for a play off place with Northampton it had added extra spice to the occasion. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. All other football stadiums with a capacity of at least 5,000. You only have access to basic statistics. Northampton had a couple of chances of their own with the hosts hitting the post about 5 minutes after the restart. It is fair to say that the stadium would not win many architectural awards but this ground does look smart. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set Not a great atmosphere although the home fans did make some noise. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. This two-tiered affair is all seated and covered and is free of any supporting pillars. I was returning from a few days holiday elsewhere so parked in one of the town centre car parks at the cost of 2 for the day. As it was sunny afternoon and the sun low in the sky it was shining in my eyes, but there was some heat in it. Northampton need to improve dramatically to avoid a return to League Two. Ironstone Lane, Briar Hill is 1136 meters away, 15 min walk. You can find out more about the pub on the Malt Shovel Tavern website. I don't drink, so tend not to go into pubs. Just as I thought the game was destined for a draw, Northampton's Van Veen, in the last minute harassed and robbed the defender of the ball and cut back for Andy William's to smash home. After going 3 0 and a few substitutes later Notts managed to get a goal back, too late in the game to have an impact but nice to see. 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. Northampton might be situated in the Midlands but with the fellow professional clubs in that region much bigger than them, their main locals rivals have long been Peterborough United. A poor game really, I'm not sure anyone values the EFL Trophy. I had previously visited the Sixfields Stadium four times before and hadn't even witnessed a Stevenage goal there, so naturally I wasn't at all confident of netting a result today against a Northampton team in good form (despite all the off-pitch problems). Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. We were out of there just after 5pm, and a very simple journey saw us back at the Lamex Stadium at 6.20pm. Northampton Town Stadium Guide The buses to the stadium also stop to the west of the town centre. 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. Currently, you are using a shared account. [18] In June 2020, the club confirmed that the Stadium would return to the original name, Sixfields Stadium, from the 1st of July 2021. 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 British road system is famously unpredictable but it is fair to say that the journey to Sixfields is fairly easy from any direction. 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. Our end was packed with around 1,000 away fans out of a total 6,000 attendance. 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. Alcohol is made available to away fans inside the ground, from a small kiosk at the back of the stand, although it does serve some draught pints; Carlsberg (4 Pint), Somersby Cider (4 Pint), Carlsberg Export (4.20 Pint), plus bottles of Black Sheep Bitter (4.20),Kopparberg Cider (4.20) and small bottles of wine (4). 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. I felt extremely close to the pitch and was waiting for the moment when the ball would be kicked towards me, and I would make a spectacular catch that would be shown on national television. The weather was awful on the night so I didn't hang about and just went straight into the game. Sixfields Stadium football stadium in Northampton, England, UK . It was a good day out at the Sixfields Stadium. Sixfields is a pretty simple design really. 's Globe Arena main stand. But they always seem to be treated as second-class citizens anyway. It is about a ten minute walk. Overall it was a good day out at the Kingsmeadow Stadium. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the PTS Academy Stadium? I certainly did not experience any problems. There to support Crawley and make it ground visit number 50 out of the current 92. The atmosphere at Sixfields was really poor, with the home fans rarely making much noise. Sorry we are a bit boring and have long since stopped watching Charlton in a state of alcohol induced haze. Continue straight on and the stadium will appear on the right. I hadnt visit Sixfields for a while so surprised to see a stand being constructed. Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. The stadium was expanded in 1928, 1949, 1956, 1992, 1998, and 2010. This was mine and my son's very first visit to Kingsmeadow ground, so we were both looking forward to it. Food seemed to be fairly expensive in price but was very popular with the locals. Sure nothing very original, TGI, Frankie and Bennies, but safe enough all the same. My sons first away trip and a chance to see a new ground. I parked on the Duston Mill car park close to the ground. The West side of the ground is dominated by the large, covered, single tier West Stand, which has seating for nearly 4,000, as well as housing the club offices and changing rooms. Northampton kept the pressure on and took the lead just before half time. First impressions on seeing the ground? A chance for Plymouth Argyle to get back on track and make sure of an end of season play off place, or at least that was the plan! The Northampton Town fans as always are a friendly bunch and even invited my son into the children's fan area to take part in a penalty shoot out competition . The taxi rank is across the road. The majority of these stadiums are used for American football, either in college football or the NFL. Show publisher information What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Sixfields Stadium? Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away couldn't be simpler. You need at least a Starter Account to use this feature. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. Land around Sixfields Stadium will be used for warehousing A land deal to secure the completion of a long-awaited football stand will protect Northampton Town's future, according to the club chairman. Concessions apply to over 65s. Chart. When was the first match played at Sixfields Stadium? 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. 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. But as far as the football went it was not great, not a bad ground to visit though. Division One, 23rd April 1966. Northampton is well served by trains, but the railyway station is 1.7 miles from Sixfields; you will need to take a bus or taxi ( 10- 15 fare). A good view of the pitch helps the action, but the prices of the food and drink need to improve, that would be my only real criticism. One carer or companion is permitted into the stadium for free as part of this. I guess we can't complain with the result though, given how awful we were on the day. Under 7s Free. The roads were quiet and after tea at the Golden Hind where we started in, we headed back to Norwich. It was announced on 31 March 2016 that the stand would be open on 2 April for the game against Notts County. So onto the next game to try to get back on track despite a small injury-ravaged squad. Sixfields stadium is well signposted around the area. I had to leave on 85 minutes due to a commitment later that evening, which helped me leave Northampton at speed. All Rights Reserved. The Bear, The Market Tavern and a Wetherspoons before getting my train back to London, and of course a MegaBus back to Dundee. I arrived 2 hours early but by kick off this lane was full. Tickets cost 12 - 18 and the journey takes 1h. I had arrived early so I bought a pin-badge and entrance ticket. It was an absolutely great day, with a superb team display and result. We arrived back into Exeter just after 9pm. Grass Club Nickname: I traveled by train this time and then caught the Number 88 bus to theground from the Town Centre. Continue straight on and the stadium will appear on the right. It is situated along the side of the pitch. Supporters criticised these new designs, as some seats may have a restricted view of play. The closest hotel to Sixfields is the Travelodge Northampton Way which is across the road from the stadium to the east, literally less than 300 metres away. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - after my concert in Northampton of 2011, I came to the stadium to see what the fuss was about. This was my first visit to the Sixfields stadium, and another to tick off for the 92. 2. The few locals I spoke to seemed pleasant enough. I went to the Sixfields Stadium in the previous two seasons which finished 2-2 and 2-3 to Rovers, with very late goals by us. The road system around Sixfields is fairly advanced so car drivers will find it easy to start their journeys home. Fridays outlet opposite the Main Stand. The toilets were very bog standard if you pardon the pun, very modern, running hot water, up there with what you expect from a modern ground. 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. First and foremost for me, it was a new ground that I hadn't visited before. Northampton Town chose to construct their own stadium, more suitable for football, in the Sixfields area of Northampton. However, your wallet will have somewhat of a hole in after a visit to Sixfields. We traveled from Somerset so was relatively easy to find the way via the sat nav. Other operators. The stewards were friendly as was the coffee seller! The bus journey time is around 10-15 minutes. I visited the stadium on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in the warm half of September. Are you interested in testing our business solutions? [16] Further, 1st Land paid 2.65M to Tony and David Cardoza. There was no opportunity to kick balls into the back of Fiestas or Minis, which seemed to be the fashion in the seventies and have a brief renaissance in the last couple of years. The stewards didn't have much to do, so I didn't really notice them. [3] This arrangement was due to continue for three seasons,[4] but in September 2014 Coventry returned to playing at the Ricoh Arena.[5]. However, I guess that is what some people describe as atmosphere. In 1930, the stadium installed electronics scoreboards, the first stadium in the country to do so. The most simple route is to follow the A4500 westbound as it becomes Weedon Road. The stewards seemed fine and didn't really interfere with much and the facilities seemed alright, however, the toilets were a bit small for the size of the away following. 5. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. We were allowed to sit anywhere. No Shirt Sponsors: There was not much leg room in our seats but our fans sat or stood where they wanted. 1-0 half time but we should have finished off the game by then. Northampton Town FC excellent from the stewards and fans right down to the girls in the club shop. The ground is in a bit of a bowl and some supporters sit outside on a grassy bank and get a free, if somewhatrestricted view of the game. The main West Stand can accommodate 4,000 seated spectators and incorporates a glazed upper concourse for supporters with refreshment facilities. Perhaps they had seen how Charlton played against Argyle a few weeks previously as Argyle struggled to play any flowing football. Aside from being a sports venue, Sixfields also houses conference facilities. Stewards were helpful and non abtrusive, toilets were clean. A46 M1 (1 1/2 hours) excellent drive and I parked after the second roundabout near the ground down a lane that leads to the Sixfields Reservoir. There was swirling rain throughout the game, consequently I was soaked to the skin. The Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the countrys largest stadium by capacity and the worlds second biggest. Thanks to a fantastic performance from the Argyle keeper Remi Matthews the score at the whistle was 2-0, it could have been much worse. Seats were not cramped and I had comfortable leg room. Your email address will not be published. Artist's impressions show a similar design to that of Morecambe F.C. How easy was your journey/ finding the ground/ car parking? [14] On 30 October 2015 it was reported that players and staff at the club had not been paid as the club's bank account was frozen. The largest of the stands, seating just under 4,000 home supporters on a match day. If this changes, well be sure to update this section. As you walk in, you're greeted with the sight of a fairly open ground as no sides are joined together which gives it an open feel, more free, add to that the hill that lay behind the opposite home stand and you have a very unique looking stadium. 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