The bus journey time is around 10-15 minutes. In 2018 the Sixfields Stadium was renamed the PTS Academy Stadium in a five-year corporate sponsorship deal. The first thing you notice is the Main Stand, as you may expect a mix of metal and concrete which isn't particularly appealing. Dont cross at the lights immediately outside the station. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. There didn't seem much room for the away fans. A large amount of the songs came from the younger element of the home support which was surprising comforting. The main West Stand can accommodate 4,000 seated spectators and incorporates a glazed upper concourse for supporters with refreshment facilities. Car parking was good and there was lots of spaces but had to pay 3 for the privilege, Northampton rugby club was playing on the same day and I fuond Car parking was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, We bought a lot of fans too. The first game to be played at Sixfields was against Barnet in Division Three on 15 October 1994. Apart from a fairly loud vocal element in the away end, the Main Stand seemed to be where the atmosphere was most evident with singing that lasted virtually throughout the game. I understand that entering the pitch is illegal but it just seemed so unnecessary and a by-product of getting security guards who mainly work at night clubs to deal with football matches. The pub was popular with football fans of both clubs and had some good drinks on offer. 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. Sixfields Stadium is pretty close to M1 and we were back on M25 by 18.30. This covered stand has a current capacity of 1,900 seats housed in a single tier. Went straight to the ground and some home fans started chatting to us on the bus and in the bar at the 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. Capacity 7798 Surface grass Fixtures. Sixfields Stadium, currently known as the PTS Academy Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014. Argyle had a couple of early half chances at the start of the second half but Matt Grimes shot wide for the home side soon after. After one mile and a half the stadium will appear on your left hand side. I discovered there is a bit more to Northampton than the American style "Noddyland" around Sixfields. Northampton seemed to dominate the possession for the majority of the game. Northampton Town Football Club offices and the club shop are located in the South West corner of the stadium on two floors, along with the match control tower. 4. Its capacity of 106,572 makes it the second largest stadium in the nation and the fourth largest in the world. 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. (February 2, 2020). However, I guess that is what some people describe as atmosphere. The stewards had little to do and a crowd of around 2,500 really didn't create much of an atmosphere. Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. 121.93. As a Premium user you get access to background information and details about the release of this statistic. The Main West Stand, where I was in the upper tier, offers a great view. 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. The state of Texas prides in the countrys fourth largest stadium, the Kyle Field Stadium. Despite the result, I had a good day out. I'm a Watford fan who lives in Jersey, and I always try to go to a game when I'm visiting family. Sixfields has a number of restaurants around and we parked for free at the Pizza Hut where we enjoyed a pre-match meal. We arrived back into Exeter just after 9pm. After only 2 and a half minutes Notts went 1 0 down. The away end was okay behind the goal, with a good view but nothing special. A slightly grubby overpriced place but served a nice pint. The stadium is currently being redeveloped, and the East Stand re-opened to supporters in April 2016. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set It was the first away game of the season against a side tipped for promotion. Within a couple of weeks, Northampton would be playing Liverpool at Anfield in the League Cup, and there were many announcements and mass excitement in advance of the trip to Merseyside. "Largest Sports Stadiums in The United States as of February 2020, by Capacity. The Stadium's tenants are the Penn State Nittany Lions, and it becomes packed with the commencement of the college football season. Just dont expect an amazing looking stadium if you are visiting. 2. Redevelopment began in summer 2014, but in June scaled down plans were revealed, reducing capacity of the stand to about 3,100. their fans singing "score a goal for us", etc. The stadium was expanded in 1928, 1949, 1956, 1992, 1998, and 2010. Keep going straight on past the railway station and over the river bridge. It was a great result for us winning 6-0, our best away performance for a long time. Both teams had some chances to try and get the second goal, before Northampton countered after a dismal Tom Conlon corner and a series of defensive calamities saw the hosts score the all important second (and decisive) goal. More corporate boxes forced the cut, according to the BBC. Definitely, although I'd hope Dagenham improve on their recent record against Northampton first! I grabbed a cheeseburger and coffee before the game which was a good standard. I certainly did not experience any problems. Maybe not your stereotypical pre-match watering hole but very convenient for a drink, plus there were a wonderful array of fine waitresses on display, serving the goods!. I spoke to two local people who gave conflicting reports about whether there was any atmosphere in Sixfields. I am 'Doing the 92' and Sixfields Stadium was to be my 63rd visit on my list of 92. Functional on three sides with an unfinished stand opposite. The second half, however started disastrously, and the Cobblers were level within 4 minutes of the re-start. 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. On coming out of the train station, it's only ten minutes walk into the town centre. Stewards were helpful and non abtrusive, toilets were clean. Bola, Rollin, Sercombe, Ellis, etc. Sixfields Stadium can accommodate in excess of 7,700 seated spectators, with provisions for the disabled. I had lunch in the KFC nearby, as did fans of both clubs. As a neutral, I decided to sit with the home fans but the away end looked like it has a good view. February 2, 2020. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): I had been to Northampton's old County ground but have never got the chance to visit the new one. Northampton need to improve dramatically to avoid a return to League Two. I only had a cold drink at half-time. Carry on past the now disused Northampton Corporation tram and latterly bus depot. There are concrete walls and adverts for betting and ticket deals. 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. [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. The journey was fairly simple and only took an hour or so to get there. Business Solutions including all features. To find the taxi tank then when you go through the ticket barriers keep to the left and go down the steps in front of Starbucks (there is also a lift if needed) to the ground floor go out of the doors. On arrival an Northampton Town steward came on to the coach, welcomed us and gave us a run down of all facilities that were available in the area. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great day out (apart from the result) was very sunny but not much to do on the leisure park though. This is located by turning left from the station on St Peters Way in the opposite direction of Sixfields. We were dropped behind the Main Stand. Sixfields is a pretty simple design really. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. Northampton Town Football Club badge - Link to home, Travelling to Sixfields by public transport. From July 2013, Coventry City FC agreed a ground share agreement for Sixfields on an initial basis of three seasons, but after resolving their dispute with the Ricoh Arena, the club vacated the ground in time for the 2015 League One season, leaving Northampton Town FC once again as the sole tenants. Responsibly, Map showing the location of the PTS Academy Stadium, railway station and listed pubs, PTS Academy Stadium Northampton Town Feedback. 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). There is a big scoreboard over by the right corner flag. Bristol Rovers have now won 6, lost 6, with a level goal difference. So to the game well it quickly became apparent that Argyle had forgotten how to replicate their recent excellent performances. At the County Ground; Access 3. Aside from being a sports venue, Sixfields also houses conference facilities. Still, it was better than watching football on TV or anything on TV really. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, steward s, pies, facilities etc.. The away end holds around 800 all seated. 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. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Sixfields Stadium? We went on one of the free club coaches, via a breakfast at the Valley having been picked up at Bexleyheath just before 9.00. [12] HMRC claimed to be owed a five-figure sum in unpaid taxes from the club, and said it would take the club to the High Court on 16 November unless payment was received. Initial plan to increase capacity from 7,653 seats to 10,000 was scaled down to a less impressive size of 8,500. 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. 7,798 Sixfields [], All Rights are Reserved 2023 StadiumCapacity.com, zozo marine stadium & makuhari messe capacity, zayed sports city tennis stadium capacity. You can forget that there are lower league teams and a whole galaxy of clubs below the Premiership that are trying to make sense of the game that we call football. 1 review of Sixfields Stadium "If you're used to feeling 3 or 4 inches, wait til you find out how Sixfields. All very friendly indeed, even the bar staff were pleased to see us. Comment on the game, atmosphere, refreshments, stewards and toilets? The traffic from the game seemed to disperse quickly and it didnt take long to be on our way home. A good day out overall, I'd probably go again. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. I can't drive for medical reasons, so it had to be somewhere I could get to easily by train. As Sixfields Stadium is built on a leisure complex on the outskirts of Northampton, then visiting fans on arrival are pretty much confined to the complex. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. The Main Stand must be over half of the overall capacity. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away couldn't be simpler. Argyle did rally towards the end and created their best chances in the last 15 minutes but couldnt score. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Well on the plus side, we finally scored at the Sixfields Stadium. I cant comment on the food or drink as we didnt have any, the stand was full and the queue for refreshments looked a bit long. 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