As well as wanting to visit to get more of a feeling about Northampton as a town, I also wanted to check out a lower league match and that is something which I shamefully fail to do as much as I like. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. The atmosphere was very poor, the 230 odd Daggers were unusually quiet, probably because of the lack of a drum, for some reason the Northampton stewards didn't oblige to it. Estimated capacity. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? I had a look around the town, shops, interesting buildings and market. Northampton had been on a run of four or five games without scoring, and it showed when Rovers scored. Sixfields Stadium football stadium in Northampton, England, UK . Home fans gather in the stand to the left of the away end so some banter. 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. The main away stand was rather small (around 800 seats) meaning some fans had to sit in the adjacent stand which was in the direct sunlight. It was an absolutely great day, with a superb team display and result. 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). 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. University Of Northampton Kit On coming out of the train station, it's only ten minutes walk into the town centre. 1 review of Sixfields Stadium "If you're used to feeling 3 or 4 inches, wait til you find out how Sixfields. If demand requires it then an additional 423 seats can be allocated in the East Stand. 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. Sixfields Stadium is the 1994 built home ground of lower league team Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Railway Station is over two miles from the PTS Academy Stadium, so it is probably best to hire a taxi. Tickets cost 1 - 3 and the journey takes 8 min. After stopping at TGI Fridays for a celebratory post-match pint, we headed back to Cambridge. Sights and Sounds of London on Christmas Day with Sung Eucharist at St Paul's. Bus Tours. So onto the next game to try to get back on track despite a small injury-ravaged squad. For some reason, I was expecting an old dilapidated ground, but I was very impressed with the look from the outside and the way it was built in the dip. Redevelopment began in summer 2014, but in June scaled down plans were revealed, reducing capacity of the stand to about 3,100. Northampton, NN5 5QA Telephone: By this time, their goalie had probably made about five one on one saves. Kevin continues; In Northampton town centre, there are several notable real ale pubs in addition to the usual Wetherspoons etc. However it still looked relatively decent from the outside. 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. It is fair to say that the stadium would not win many architectural awards but this ground does look smart. If this changes, well be sure to update this section. [13], The Buckingham Group, which was building the new stand, told the supporters' group on 19 October 2015 that it was owed nearly 3M for work on the stand by May, and hence stopped work in June. In 2018 the Sixfields Stadium was renamed the PTS Academy Stadium in a five-year corporate sponsorship deal. It was also the first opportunity to see all of the new signings in competitive action. The club's new owners announced that seats would be put into the East Stand, which would take the capacity up to 7,724 for the final few home games of the 201516 season. London Midland operates a train from Coventry to Northampton hourly. 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. Very much an off day for the Argyle team and a deserved 2-0 defeat. I am looking forward to the reverse fixture at Sincil Bank. Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right. Although its out of town location is a bit boring, but I had an open mind as these vary, often according to the weather. The stadium's construction took place in 1927, and it has a current capacity of 102,733. Not a good game from our point of view conceding the first goal after only 54 seconds and eventually losing 2-0. Bristol Rovers have now won 6, lost 6, with a level goal difference. The Cobblers fans kept themselves to themselves I left here and decided to walk to the ground which takes around 30 minutes. The Main Stand must be over half of the overall capacity. Other than that the game was unspectacular. Having recently moved to the town, I wanted to really feel that heart beat of the place that I am calling my home for the foreseeable future. The number 50 bus will take you to a stop opposite the away end but only runs every hour. The Club bar was good if a little expensive, though they had my favourite brewery, Adnams, on, so was happy. 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. A person who has watched a match at the stadiums of all 92 Premier League and English Football League . Nearer to the stadium there is a Frankie & Bennys restaurant, which also serves alcohol. My man of the match for Lincoln City would be Josh Vickers as he made some crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. Required fields are marked *. What do you think? It is on the edge of the town on a Leisure park. 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. Under 7s Free. Nice touch. Ironstone Lane, Briar Hill is 1136 meters away, 15 min walk. 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. To find this pub from the railway station, cross the road in front of the station and head towards the Carlsberg brewery (easily visible). Kevin Roberts informs me; For those supporters travelling from the North and leaving the M1 at Junction 16 and taking the A4500 towards Northampton, then you will pass on your left the recently refurbished Turnpike pub, which as far as I am aware is still welcoming away supporters. per adult. I did not hear home fans at all! I walked into the Town Centre from the railway station (going in the opposite direction to Sixfields). 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. They are ranked by capacity, which is the maximum number of spectators the stadium can normally accommodate. Play The stewards and Police were excellent. 2017-2018: 5,830(League One), Unofficial Web Sites: We did not lose so our good away form continues! 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 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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. The pleasant weather helped. Continue down to the traffic lights with Travis Perkins on the left and turn right into Harvey Reeves Road which becomes Edgar Mobbs Way. Went to TGI Fridays. But once we got out it was an easy ride home. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 50 countries and over 1 million facts: Get quick analyses with our professional research service. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. Capacity at Sixfields would increase to 10,000 people, with the revamp of the East Stand Plans to redevelop one of the stands at Northampton Town's Sixfields Stadium have been approved by. Nothing! Despite that, it was a good atmosphere as the Town fans seemed to be more disappointed than angry. 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. I guess we can't complain with the result though, given how awful we were on the day. per adult. Responsibly, Map showing the location of the PTS Academy Stadium, railway station and listed pubs, PTS Academy Stadium Northampton Town Feedback. 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. One friend seemed particularly bemused and mentioned that he was watching Everton versus Manchester United and that was where the action was taking place. 01604 751 613 Ticket Office: Your email address will not be published. Northampton seemed to dominate the possession for the majority of the game. There's also the Sixfields pub. 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Outside there was a guy selling the biggest selection of league and non league club badges I have ever seen. The home fans seemed friendly and merged with the Lincoln fans outside the ground. The traffic back to Surrey was kind. 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. The adjoining cinema and eateries carparks have signs up prohibiting parking for the football, I certainly wouldnt take a chance on this. No problem as I live just outside Northampton. 1. More corporate boxes forced the cut, according to the BBC. Hoskins had another shot well saved by Matthews. We traveled from Somerset so was relatively easy to find the way via the sat nav. Artist's impressions show a similar design to that of Morecambe F.C. 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. However there were plenty of options to get a drink or something more substantial to eat. Sixfields has a number of restaurants around and we parked for free at the Pizza Hut where we enjoyed a pre-match meal. Although we were on the coach, it is still very easy to find, signposts are clear and as you come off the motorway, you can't really miss the place. As is the norm for me, I took the Stevenage supporters coach to Sixfields. The ground wasn't overwhelmed by the Main (West) Stand on one side. What did you think when seeing the ground/ first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Currently, it has a capacity of 109,901. I visited the stadium on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in the warm half of September. The Sixfields stop overlooks the ground, so you know when you're there. Chart. Travelling away from Sixfields was not a problem. I did not use the catering facilities. The Sixfields Stadium is all seater, with a capacity of 7,653. This town of shoes and brewing does have a very bustling feeling about it and you can easily kill some time in the town before your afternoon game. I discovered there is a bit more to Northampton than the American style "Noddyland" around Sixfields. You need at least a Starter Account to use this feature. 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 . 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. Food seemed to be fairly expensive in price but was very popular with the locals. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Game was awful. The US is projected to still hold the number one spot of the country with the largest stadiums worldwide. The game itself was poor from our point of view. The original capacity was 72,000, and it was built with footings to enable future expansion. Just what the doctor ordered on a miserable day weather wise! Sure nothing very original, TGI, Frankie and Bennies, but safe enough all the same. 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. Finding the Kingsmeadow Stadiumwas really easy and parking next to the ground was free which was brilliant. 121.93. Getting away from the ground took about five minutes which considering there is only one exit out I thought was really good. The catering here looked very good on the whole. Sixfields Stadium is the 1994 built home ground of lower league team Northampton Town F.C. Supporters criticised these new designs, as some seats may have a restricted view of play. Pompey had a good following so it livened up the usual flat Sixfields atmosphere. Generally a relaxed atmosphere. Usually a very close game full of goals. The stadium is currently being redeveloped, and the East Stand re-opened to supporters in April 2016. A family friendly sports bar, unfortunately for some, it is reserved for home supporters only, with bouncers ensuring no one with any visible away colours gets in. 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 is situated along the side of the pitch. After several expansions in 1948, 1991, 2001, and 2014, it has a current capacity of 102,780. Having lived in Northampton for a year and watched Northampton Town win the old fourth division (giving away my age now), I have a soft spot for them. The first half was pretty much one way traffic with Northampton creating lots of chances but somehow not managing to score until just before the break. Having seen pictures of the ground on this site, I knew what to expect. The Stadium's tenants are the Penn State Nittany Lions, and it becomes packed with the commencement of the college football season. Good atmosphere but it should be with Rovers having won 6-0 and just over 1,000 away fans singing. Bola, Rollin, Sercombe, Ellis, etc. 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. 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. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. May 29, 2022 . Take the bus from Sixfields, Bella Italia to Daventry, Tovey Drive. St Giles Park buses also stop near to Sixfields. Its name was borrowed from a former governor of Pennsylvania, James A. Beaver (1887-1891). The best of the best: the portal for top lists & rankings: Strategy and business building for the data-driven economy: Industry-specific and extensively researched technical data (partially from exclusive partnerships). Once on the road, no problems, back home by 8pm. Sixfields Stadium is the 1994 built home ground of lower league team Northampton Town F.C. 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 visitors looked more likely to add to their lead than to concede an equaliser with Harrold heading over the bar from a Wilkinson cross. Sam Hoskins created the first chance for the home side on 31 minutes but it was well saved by the Argyle keeper. Your email address will not be published. Sixfields Stadium is in an attractive setting, overall an enjoyable day out. Claret and White Away Kit: Northampton got a second goal mid-way through the second half, we never looked like get back from that. Comment on the game, atmosphere, refreshments, stewards and toilets? Visiting the Sixfields stadium in Northampton had been on my personal agenda for the while. It was also rented by Coventry City. Most of the others are Major League Baseball ballparks or Major League Soccer stadiums. There was a comedy moment with one of the corner flags getting accidentally snapped by one of the players. The Cobblers did try to push for an equaliser late on but never really threatened the Orient goal. From The South. There is a fair sized car park located at the ground, which costs 4. The South end of the stadium is allocated to away supporters. Very good. Away supporters are housed in the South Stand, at one end of the stadium, which offers good views of the playing action. A fair bit of traffic on the road on the A11 was not ideal, but the leg from Cambridge to Northampton was painless enough. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Special thanks to Mike Cleave for providing photos of the West and Dave Bowen Stands and to Dave Hollands for the photo of the new East Stand. The game itself wasn't great but Leyton Orient started out the stronger side, with several chances falling to the fast-improving Conor Wilkinson, as well as Matt Harrold having a shot blocked on the line. He went to take a corner by the main vocal body of home fans and was warmly applauded. All U.S. stadiums with a current capacity of 10,000 or more are included in the list. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. Under 18s 10 More details Which Bus lines stop near Sixfields Stadium? Currently the stand is only half finished. Keep straight on and eventually, you pass the Northampton Saints rugby ground. Meanwhile, Northampton Town were very clearly up for it, they had plenty riding on the game as they were trying to get out of the relegation zone. I was not especially upset about the action in front of me. If the two end up in the same league for a few years though this rivalry has the potential to leapfrog the Northampton/Peterborough game for animosity. The US is home to the majority of the largest stadiums in the world. Northampton came more into the game in the second half and Pierre scored with a header from a corner. Grey & Black Stripes. It is soulless and functional. Northampton 10k 2022. I hoped that this particular game would be a decent match. After passing a small range of chain pubs, burger bars and restaurants that want you to eat masses for only 5:95, you will come to the top of a hill and Sixfields is in the valley below. Then Bodin scored but had to leave, Nicholls came on, took penalty and missed. All dead easy. The majority of these stadiums are used for American football, either in college football or the NFL. I got the bus back to the railway station, and the bus stop is located only a few minutes walk from the Sixfields Stadium, which is useful if your somewhere you don't know. The toilets were okay if a little on the small side. Across the road there is also a Sainsburys supermarket which is also another decent option for the more health conscious football fan. The stands and main buildings were well-proportioned. Steve Riches adds; If Northampton Saints rugby club are also at home at the same time as Northampton Town, then the parking can get critical as the Saints play just down the road, so allow extra time on those occasions.. Near to the stadium, off the roundabout by TGI Fridays is a hard standing area, known as Duston Mill. However, I have received a number of reports complementing the standard of stewarding, other club officials and the Northampton fans themselves. Caught a bus to the ground from outside the station, didn't take long and only waited a couple of minutes, and same on the return. 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. Sixfields Leisure Park, Nene Park, Northampton, NN5 4EG (0344 692 0291) The stadium itself is basically on a leisure park, so there aren't exactly loads of places to head to near to the ground. The main West Stand can accommodate 4,000 seated spectators and incorporates a glazed upper concourse for supporters with refreshment facilities. 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. The game itself was pretty decent. League Two 21 Jan 2023-3:00 pm. It was the first away game of the season against a side tipped for promotion. 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. We then went up the hill behind the ground and had a coffee in the cinema. Apart from a few half chances Argyle had no real shots of note and were very much second best against the Cobblers team fighting off relegation. 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