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Kassam Stadium

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Oxford United

Ground Name: Kassam Stadium

Capacity: 12,500 (all seated)

Address: Grenoble Rd, Oxford, OX4 4XP

Telephone No: 01865 337500

Fax No: 01865 337501

Pitch Size: 115 x 71 yards

Team Nickname: The U's

Club Founded: 1893

Year Ground Opened: 2001

Home Kit Colours: Yellow & Navy

Official Web Site: www.oufc.co.uk

Unofficial Web Site: www.rageonline.co.uk

What's The Ground Like?

The league's largest stadium was opened in 2001 after the club moved from their former Manor Ground home. The stadium is comprised of three stands, with one end remaining unused. Each of the stands are of a good size, are all seated, covered and are roughly of the same height. The South Stand on one side is a two tiered stand with a row of executive boxes. This is a particularly impressive looking stand with police control and press boxes situated at the back. Opposite is the single tiered North Stand, part of which is given to away supporters. At the one end is the Oxford Mail East Stand, which is also single tiered. The stadium doesn't have floodlight pylons as such, but instead lights are located along the tops of the roofs of the stands.

Where to Drink?

Alcohol is sold within the ground from refreshment kiosks. Otherwise the nearest Public House is 'The Priory' which is just behind the car park at the open end of the ground.

Where To Eat?

Adjacent to the ground is an entertainment complex called Ozone. There is a fast food outlet inside the bowling alley building, plus there is an establishment outside offering an Oriental Buffet.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

The stadium is quite well signposted from the main routes into Oxford, with brown football signs pointing the way. The stadium can be found in between the Oxford Science Park & Blackbird Leys Estate. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. After the roundabout with Sainsbury's on one corner, take the first slip road to the left turning sign posted Cowley/Wallington/Oxford Science Park (B480) and you eventually come to the ground on your left. There is a huge car park at the ground which is free to park in. However, it does fill up fast, so make sure that you arrive early.

Nearest Train Station

Oxford station is situated around four miles away from the stadium. It is served by trains from London Paddington and Birmingham New Street.

Admission Prices

Home Fans*:

South Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £17.50, Students £13, Over 65's/Under 16's £11.50, Under 7's Free**

South Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £16, Students £12.50, Over 65's/Under 16's £10, Under 7's Free**

South Stand (Family Area):

Adults £16, Students £12.50, Over 65's £10, Under 16's £4, Under 7's Free**

Oxford Mail (East) Stand: Adults £14, Students £11, Over 65's/Under 16's £7.50, Under 7's Free**

Away Fans*:

Adults £17.50, Over 65's/Under 16's £11.50, Under 7's Free**

* These prices are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. Tickets purchased on matchday can cost up to £2 more per ticket.

** Free under 7's tickets must be booked prior to matchday. Under 7's must be accompanied by a paying adult (maximum two under 7's per adult). Otherwise Under 7's admitted on matchday will have to pay the appropriate concession price, apart from the family area where the cost is £5.50.

Programme Price

£2.50

Local Rivals

Swindon Town & Reading.

Record Attendance

At The Kassam Stadium:

12,177 v Aston Villa,

Worthington Cup 3rd Round, November 6th 2002.

Other Places of Interest

The city is a pleasant one that is world famous for its historic university. You can go on a sightseeing bus of the area see: www.citysightseeingoxford.com for more details.