In particular we would like to thank Darryl Eales who has believed in this project throughout his time as Chairman and I think leaves this as a fantastic parting gift for the club, and our new Chairman Tiger who understands the importance of top class training facilities to help move the whole club forward., Mark Munday, Divisional Business Manager for Fusion Lifestyle, said: We are thrilled to have made this agreement with Oxford United. It would have been a decent day out if the scoreline hadn't been so bad. It does is make people agitated which can cause problems. Not exactly first impressions as I've been to the Kassam around six times so high time I did a review! The South Stand on one side of the pitch is a two-tiered stand with a row of executive boxes. However, the game made up for it, Oxford played some great football and were worthy 3-0 winners. I like to visit new stadiums and I heard that Oxford had a good ground. You are also able to park your car there for the duration of the game. Oxford United Youth plus various OSL sides. I thought the stewarding was excellent, not at all heavy handed; and when there was a problem it was dealt with tactfully but firmly, so well done that team. I found out why the only spaces left free in the car park were near the ground. We were stopped by some home fans who were interested in our anti-ownership shirts that many were wearing. I was five rows from the back right next to the home fans, not that far from the half way line. Be very careful with road parking and do not park on the grass verges you will be very likely to get a parking ticket. These services are not operated by the football club and are subject to change: please check https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/servicesfor up to date information before setting off. The stadium is well signposted, but it is in the middle of two very big council estates and near to a huge industrial area. Definitely an upmarket place to go, but worth it. Behind this area is the large stadium car park. Oxford Mail (East) Stand: It was a pretty smooth and easy journey. This wasn't. Can't comment on the pies, burgers etc as didn't eat any, having eaten at the pub beforehand. The Oxford Sports Park is a fantastic new facility which helps the whole Oxford community. I should have realised when I saw the half mile queue to get off the A34 northbound onto the Southern Ring Road, but a journey that would normally take just under an hour took nearly three! Didn't see any pubs in the retail park, so just wondered around outside of the stadium and picked up a match programme before the game. . Aviation Academy To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Away supporters should head for west car park B1 or B2. A bit strange only having 3 stands and very windy once inside but still quite a smart stadium. The traffic is very slow moving getting onto the main road. The training centre houses 18 full-flight simulator bays as well Computer Based Training facilities, Airbus and Embraer FTD's and fully equipped classrooms for advanced . I found the ground easily via satnav and parked in thefree car park at the Kassam Stadium itself. Against the front two of Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe, this had the makings of a very long afternoon, especially as we had lost this reverse fixture 5-1 back on Halloween. An easy 3 hour trip saw me arrive at the ground at 1.45pm but already the car parks were full and all the streets close by seemed to be permit holders only. as I was going to Reading. Half Time Score: Oxford United 0-0 Stevenage MK Dons fans held some hostility to Oxford player Rob Hall, who was at the club on loan and vowed to stay with us after we paid for his injury treatment, but then left. It was decided in 1995 that Oxford United would leave the Manor Ground, with the cramped and out-dated stadium no longer suitable for the club take itself to the next level. Please note there is limited free parking on site for cars and minibuses only. The stadium can be found in between the Oxford Science Park & Blackbird Leys Estate. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. I'd been to Oxford (both the Kassam Stadium and the old Manor Ground) several times before , and we normally win more than we lose, so a no-brainer. We then headed back to the ground, its an easy 30-minute walk, arriving at about 1:45pm. Offsite Parking There is some road parking near the ground with spaces between the stadium and the Watlington Road roundabout. The most convenient for away supporters is in the north-west corner, accessed through car park B1 (https://w3w.co/such.casual.tune). I always enjoy a night game and wasn't disappointed here shame the result was bad, with Coventry losing 2-0. Cycle racks are located adjacent to the athletics track (accessed via the pool footpath) and the area of the carpark nearest reception. The journey on the whole was uneventful and we arrived in good time at 1.30pm. Why give thousands of pounds to a bowling alley at every home game? Supporters should respect the residents only schemes that operate in the nearby streets, as well as the double yellow lines on approach roads. There was a chip shop in the leisure complex so we went and sat in there. The Tree is midway between Oxford and the stadium, about a mile from either, but it's a good deal cheaper than many city centre options. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/kassam-stadium/#sigProId6166031c63, See Available Parking Near Kassam Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Oxford-Kassam Stadium - 80+, Oxford United v Crystal Palace (04/08/2001), The U's, Yellows, The Boys from Up the Hill, Swindon Town, Reading, Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town, Quarry Recreation Ground, Wootten's Field, Sandy Lane, Britannia Field, Manor Ground, Yellow & Black (Home) / Orange & Black (Away) This is a problem at a lot of clubs not just Oxford by the way. Once the match kicked off, it only took 16 minutes for there to be a major talking point as Oxfords John Lundstram saw a straight red for a very heavy tackle on Michael Tonge. Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA. Living in the south of England and supporting the Blades means that I mainly get to see only away games, and with Oxford being only an hour away it was an ideal opportunity to take advantage of a re-arranged fixture. If you wish to report any incident of anti-social behaviour, either speak to the nearest steward or use our Report It line. Adults 28, Over 65s 21, Under 22s/Students 20, Under 13s 15*, Under 7s 12* I would drive to the game next time, although from the bus you can see what a lovely city Oxford is. Please email feedback@oufc.co.ukor the Supporters Panel ouspinfo@gmail.com, Club shop re-opens for one hour (Saturdays only), iFollow audio and video:www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow. At the time of writing, Oxford United lie seventh in the League One table, with ambitions of gaining promotion to the Championship. Oxford United v Port Vale Visitors to this venue by car are advised to allow plenty of time for parking! Fortunately I only missed the opening few minutes of the game. As a famous University town its quite used to having influxes of people coming and going, so here are the normal travel routes to the stadium youll want to consider: Train - Oxford Station is reachable from London Paddington in about an hour and is around four miles from the ground. From the South or London-use Thornhill Park and Ride. The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. Then left back Ricardinho played a one two into the box before shooting through the keepers legs to give a 2-0l half time lead to Oxford. This was okay but the bar staff were swamped by 1.30pm and people were queuing for thirty minutes to get a drink. Oxford dominated the first half but MK Dons had a few good chances of their own. The former owner Firoz Kassam, who the ground is named after, said in 2016, I would like a stadium with my name on it that is finished and not just half-built. Storm Dennis coming so soon after the backlash Of Storm Ciara, made the journey south, a tad blustery. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk. I wish I knew that you could watch the game through the fence before buying my ticket. It is planned that in December 2016 rail services will begin to operate from Oxford Parkway to Oxford. 374m Unipart / Homebase . Take the bus towardsthe city centre or walk straight to the sports complex (15 mins). Plus Bus tickets are valid. We stayed in control and added a third from a well taken free kick to seal off a very good day. Postal addressUniversity of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 1865 270000Fax: +44 1865 270708. It was very amusing for the away contingent when he slipped over the ball in front of us. I was intrigued aboutvisiting the "three sided" ground. Turnstiles open at 1.30pm for Saturday matches and at 6.45pm for midweek evening games. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass The ground is modern with cantilever stands offering fans a great view. A section of the North stand had been cordoned off to accommodate 1,102 travelling Southend fans who were in party mood and many in fancy dress which has become traditional for final away games. The first half was insipid with goal action minimal. Had a good trip overall to the Kassam Stadium and ticked another ground off. The journey takes around 40 minutes and then it is a 15 minute walk to the stadium (see, https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services/OXBC/5?date=2022-07-18&direction=outbound). Find any zip code (including ZIP+4 - full 9-digit US zip codes) or postal code in the world by using our simple lookup function. We couldnt stop chanting for the first 12 minutes bringing 639 fans. BMW Mini plant in 4.9m . It's a bit of a local derby and we have more than a decent record against Oxford United. Oxford United have called Kassam Stadium home since it opened in 2001. I think quite a few people drive to the ground due to its location and the number of spaces for parking is great but the ability to get away is dreadful. Football Foundation funded. The closest SatNav postcode for the sports ground is OX3 0HJ or you can use the interactive map above to plan your route. OXFORD UNITED FACTS Ground: Kassam Stadium Capacity: 12,500 Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone no: 01865 337500 Year opened: 2001 Official website: www.oufc.co.uk Twitter: @OUFCOfficial Facebook: oufcofficial Instagram: @oufcofficial YouTube: OxfordUnitedOfficial iFollow audio and video: www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow The home fans are obviously more experienced about where to park and how early to get there for the space you want. The stewards were okay but a few fans did get very noisy and standing on steps. By this time there was a lot of traffic and a queue to get into the car park. I would definitely re-visit the Kassam when, inevitably, we play them next season! Argyle defended deeper the longer the second half went on and survived a few scares including a sustained period of pressure around ten minutes from the end. If you have a question you would like to ask, including admission queries, please use our Any Questions website. Theres also a free continental breakfast included in the price of your stay, free Wi-Fi and, of course, free parking.