Just what the doctor ordered on a miserable day weather wise! 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. I was not especially upset about the action in front of me. Required fields are marked *. Although its out of town location is a bit boring, but I had an open mind as these vary, often according to the weather. Northampton Town FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Both ends are smaller stands and are of similar size to one another. Also the traffic all the way home was very light and I was back home by 6.45pm which I was well pleased about. Behind the Flaming Grill is a Tenpin Bowling Alley which also has a bar and also shows televised sports. Miserable weather and a defeat, but these are the things that make victories more glorious. 7,798 (all seated) Address: 01604 751 613 Ticket Office: Before all of that though, the club had been long time tenants at Northampton County Cricket Ground. The bus journey time is around 10-15 minutes. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}52146.71N 0560.42W / 52.2351972N 0.9334500W / 52.2351972; -0.9334500. So I'm looking forward to our trip there again next season. The stands and main buildings were well-proportioned. Northampton Town moved to the new stadium, on the outskirts of the town, at the end of 1994. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The other side is the half finished stand, this will be quite smart when done, but it does not currently even seem to be a work in progress. The stewards were friendly as was the coffee seller! I was quite impressed on arrival considering it was until a few seasons back a non league ground. Away supporters are housed in the South Stand, at one end of the stadium, which offers good views of the playing action. Northampton came more into the game in the second half and Pierre scored with a header from a corner. Under 18s 10 Visiting supporters are situated in the Imperial Cars South Stand, if as occasionally is the case that the visitors require more than the capacity of this stand then a further 423 East Stand seats can be made available. Sixfields Stadium football stadium in Northampton, England, UK . Generally a relaxed atmosphere. For a stadium that is 20 years old, it still looks new. However, I guess that is what some people describe as atmosphere. All tickets for disabled supporters cost 14 with junior disabled fans receiving a 50% discount. Parking in the nearby cinema and restaurant car parks is not allowed, and parking there will probably result in your car being given a 60 ticket! I went by train. Very easy, I had a sat nav but did not need it in the end as the ground was well signposted from the motorway. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Kingsmeadow Stadium? A good day out, an easy journey, not a bad game and in the end a 2-2 draw was a fair result. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Kingsmeadow Stadium? 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. The Club moved from their oldCounty Groundto then called Sixfields Stadium in October 1994. 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. The Sixfields Stadium is always a fairly relaxed ground. The car parking was good, with plenty of spaces around the stadium. Northampton Town Football Club badge - Link to home, Travelling to Sixfields by public transport. from. I decided to walk back to the railway station which took about 25 minutes. He went to take a corner by the main vocal body of home fans and was warmly applauded. As is the norm for me, I took the Stevenage supporters coach to Sixfields. The first phase would be completed by the start of April 2016. 121.93. If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again. 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. The car parking was very close to the ground so it was very accessible. Nothing! There is an electronic score board in the south east corner. It also shows televised football. Grey & Black Stripes. Visiting the Sixfields stadium in Northampton had been on my personal agenda for the while. Northampton took the lead around 20 minutes which we leveled ten minutes later. Very much an off day for the Argyle team and a deserved 2-0 defeat. Inside the ground, there continues to be a very neat look to the stadium with perfectly shaped stadiums coloured in maroon rather than a mass of iron, steel and garishly coloured seats. I had to leave on 85 minutes due to a commitment later that evening, which helped me leave Northampton at speed. Learn more about how Statista can support your business. Living locally, it was a chance to see my team Portsmouth play. Free parking and only a minute from the ground. It is a decent ground, with a decent away end. I do not have any regrets in going. Statista. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. Bus operators. First opened in 1927, the Michigan Stadium, home to college football team the Michigan Wolverines, has a capacity of over 107 thousand. Grass Club Nickname: Use Ask Statista Research Service, Average salary of professionals in KBO league South Korea 2022, by team, Average player salary in K League 1 South Korea 2021, by team, Average wages in the KBL South Korea 1997-2021, Registered players in the KBL South Korea 2021, by team. Then the coach driver went into some strange parallel world and got us lost, even asking us the way at one point. 2019-2020: 5,101 (League Two) home fans friendly? We then went up the hill behind the ground and had a coffee in the cinema. [2], Because of a rent dispute between the owners of Coventry City and the landlords of their home ground, the Ricoh Arena, Coventry started a groundshare with Northampton in the 201314 season. Sure nothing very original, TGI, Frankie and Bennies, but safe enough all the same. Keep straight on and eventually, you pass the Northampton Saints rugby ground. The design was carried out in close liaison with Northampton Borough Council and was completed in October 1994, the first match took place on 15th October against Barnet Football Club. Entry Limit: 1000 . American football and baseball sports are extremely popular in the country, and they demand large stadiums partly due to the wide playing space required. There are 3 ways to get from Sixfields Stadium to Daventry by bus, taxi or car. The few locals I spoke to seemed pleasant enough. The stadiums current tenants are the Ohio State Buckeyes. When the Police did have to get involved, this again was swift and efficient. The majority of these stadiums are used for American football, either in college football or the NFL. More corporate boxes forced the cut, according to the BBC. 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. From The NorthLeave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton. No pressure then! The stadium is owned and operated by the University of Michigan, and it also hosts the Universitys major graduation ceremonies. The Stadium's tenants are the Penn State Nittany Lions, and it becomes packed with the commencement of the college football season. I went first to an O'Neil's pub to pick my football coupon, then to another pub called 'The Auctioneers'. The Sixfields Stadium isa neat ground albeit a bit small. 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. 4. The atmosphere was quite good for a while but it sort of petered out as the game went on, not surprisingly the Cobblers fans made plenty of noise as the game ended. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Both teams seemed to want to score goals and win the game. However, I was determined to enjoy my League Two action, enthusiastically brought the ticket and sat in the Main Stand towards the end where the Essex fans were sitting. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. It doesnt appear as if Northampton FC currently offer fans the chance to undertake a stadium tour of Sixfields. Food on sale inside the ground includes; Cheeseburgers 4.40, Burgers 4.30, Hot Dogs 4.20, Various Pies 3.30, Cheese & Onion Pasties 3.30 and Jumbo Sausage Rolls 3.30. The game itself was poor from our point of view. Because Shrewsbury was battling for a play off place with Northampton it had added extra spice to the occasion. All U.S. stadiums with a current capacity of 10,000 or more are included in the list. There is a fair sized car park located at the ground, which costs 4. 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. 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. It is natural to become more focused on the soap opera of your own team, and in my case, and at the time of writing, my team was doing surprisingly well in the Championship. The Main West stand is quite impressive, the North stand a mirror image of the South stand and the East stand will probably be impressive if/when it is finished. 2. Largest sports stadiums in the United States as of February 2020, by capacity [Graph]. However, predictability I suppose, Akinfenwa scored a header up the other end thanks to poor marking, Lewington had no chance and that was 2-0 to them, 30 minutes left and we could still salvage something. All very friendly indeed, even the bar staff were pleased to see us. 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. If visiting teams bring less than 500, then they are housed in the East Stand instead. I never buy food or drink here as I find it limited and overpriced like most grounds It was a lively game, which somehow Pompey managed to lose 3-1 despite having far more chances than the Cobblers. 2018-2019: 5,100 (League Two) At the County Ground; Northampton were then reduced to 10 men with a sending off on 70 minutes. Home fans gather in the stand to the left of the away end so some banter. Fans are required to purchase a ticket outside the ground before kick-off for most matches with no online ticket sales for away fans as far as we know. 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. I hoped that the half-time talk would work some magic and for the first couple of minutes of the second half it looked like it had. 1. If this changes, well be sure to update this section. Getting to the ground from the M1 motorway was simple as it's all signposted. Plymouth again without the injured Ryan Taylor up front started reasonably brightly however there was no outlet and the home side denied Plymouth any time on the ball. The stadium was expanded in 1928, 1949, 1956, 1992, 1998, and 2010. The other stands seemed a long way away and it was not the best atmosphere but was okay. So with money spare and my team visiting, I thought why not tick another one off of the list. Kevin continues; In Northampton town centre, there are several notable real ale pubs in addition to the usual Wetherspoons etc. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the PTS Academy Stadium? Getting away from the ground took about five minutes which considering there is only one exit out I thought was really good. An agreed deal could see the half-built stand at Northampton's Sixfields stadium finally completed. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.comand Ill update the guide. Not far to travel as I only decided to go in the morning on a sunny day. The Sixfields Stadium is all seater, with a capacity of 7,653. It is about a ten minute walk. There was not much leg room in our seats but our fans sat or stood where they wanted. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. I was planning to park in the ground car park but located another nearby car park charging 3 so parked there and took a five minute walk to the stadium. Around the stadium within the retail park there are options ranging from fast food (McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut) to slightly more upmarket restaurants (TGI Fridays, Buddies American Diner and Bella Italia). I had a seat in the West (Main) Stand. 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. Below is a seating plan of Northampton Town's Sixfields Stadium: The four stands at Sixfields stadium are as follows: Dave Bowen Stand (North), Alwyn Hargrave Stand (East), Paul Cox Panel & Paint Stand (South) and the main stand (West). Both ends behind the goals are identical, the West Standon one side looks okay, but the East Stand opposite looks as if it hasn't been finished yet? What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Please do not hesitate to contact me. Under 7s Free. Still, it was better than watching football on TV or anything on TV really. 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