Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Barnsley match are included in the slideshow
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Simon King took the photographs 

Barnsley supporter photos can be seen here

If you are following Cambridge United to Ipswich on Saturday see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey. If you need more information the contact details are below

IPSWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Address: Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP12DA
Websites: www.itfc.co.uk Club
Telephone Number: 01473 400500
Ticket Office Number: 03330 050503
Supporter Liaison Officer: Elizabeth Edwards, slo@itfc.co.uk, 07968 876504, @ITFC_SLO
Disability Liaison Officer: Lee Smith, lee.smith@itfc.co.uk, 01473 400556
Customer Services: customerservice@itfc.co.uk Twitter: @IpswichTown, @itfchelp

IF YOU HAVE AN HOUR OR TWO PRE-MATCH IN IPSWICH
The statue of Sir Bobby Robson is on Portman Road opposite the Cobbold Stand where away fans are located. Further along the road, diagonally opposite the club shop Planet Blue, you will find the statue of club legend Kevin Beattie which was unveiled on 18 December 2021. Diagonally opposite Kevin you will find the statue of another Town great, Sir Alf Ramsey. All three statues are the work of local sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn. The stadium is just a short, 5-10 minute, walk to the town centre, with shops, cafes and restaurants. The waterfront area is around a 15-minute walk from the ground, with a yachting marina and a range of cafes and restaurants. Note that the only pub that officially welcomes away fans is the Station Hotel (details below). Many pubs and bars in the town centre are strictly home fans only (more info below), whilst others are more relaxed – this does vary from match to match though. Just beyond the town centre, 15 minutes’ walk from the ground, is the beautiful Christchurch Park, with a renowned art gallery within the Tudor mansion building. If you are staying longer then more information is given at the end of this guide.

HOW TO GET TO THE STADIUM Back in 2003, we hosted an England international v Croatia. On the England fans message board, someone asked “how do I get from the station to the ground?” The response was simple: “Come out of the station and look straight ahead. The ground is the oblong structure with floodlights at each corner.” • BY CAR The address is Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA. From Cambridge take the A14 all the way to the A14 / A12 junction at Copdock. Then follow the last few miles below. The usual journey time is between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 depending on traffic conditions. We generally recommend allowing at least an hour beyond the AA / Google / Sat Nav suggested journey time, as delays on the A14 are by no means unknown, and there are roadworks on the A14 in the Newmarket area. The last few miles Sat Navs vary in their recommended route into town, but whichever way you go, it shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes from the A14 to the ground. For those without Sat Nav, once you reach the junction of the A14 and A12, just south of Ipswich, take the A1214 (London Road) for a couple of miles into town. As you approach the town centre area, there is a Sainsbury’s supermarket on the left – at this point, go straight on past Sainsbury’s and then almost immediately right onto West End Road. Take the first left (after about half a mile) onto Sir Alf Ramsey Way and you’ve arrived. Note that the roads immediately behind the Cobbold and Sir Bobby Robson stands are closed about 90 minutes before the game, so to access the NCP car park on Portman Road you will need to continue on London Road, straight on to Handford Road and then turn right at a set of traffic lights onto Portman Road (if you miss the turning, just do a U-turn at the roundabout with Civic Drive, turning back onto Handford Road, then taking the first left into Portman Road).

PARKING Note: Car parks are likely to be very busy with a very large crowd expected.
There is no official stadium car park, but there is parking all around the ground. The closest is a large car park on Portman Road (right by the away end, post code IP1 2BP), which is likely to have space for this game up to maybe 90 minutes before kick-off. There are also large car parks on West End Road (5 minutes’ walk away, post code IP1 2DZ) and at the railway station (less than 10 minutes, postcode IP2 8AL). The town centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk, and has numerous car parks, as you’d expect. Being a town centre ground, most streets are controlled (residents only) parking, so free on-road parking tends to be at least a 20-minute walk away. As usual, the car parks nearest the ground are a bit slow to clear after the game – the further you park from the ground, the less likely you are to face lengthy traffic delays post-match. One good, if expensive, option is the railway station car park (it’s controlled by cameras, and the pay stations are by the entrance to the station - exit left onto Burrell Road / Ranelagh Road (B1075), then (after about a mile) left onto the A1214 to get out to the A14. Three car parking spaces are available for visiting disabled supporters. Spaces can be booked by contacting Ipswich Town's Disability Liaison Officer, Lee Smith, on 01473 400556. There is no charge for this parking but note that the spaces are on the opposite side of the stadium to the away turnstiles.

BY COACH Away coaches usually park in the West End Road car park, 5 - 10 minutes’ walk from the ground. The Station Hotel (away fans pub – see below) is just a couple of minutes away – go towards the bridge over the river, at the east end of the car park, turn right and you’ll find the pub the other side of the river, right opposite the railway station. It is possible to arrange a drop-off nearer to the stadium for fans with mobility issues – please contact Ipswich Town's Disability Liaison Officer, Lee Smith, on 01473 400556 in advance of the game to arrange this.

BY TRAIN
Note 1: Unless Greater Anglia announce an additional train service for this game, it is not possible to get back to Cambridge by train after the game, with the last train scheduled to leave Ipswich at 21:20.

Additional trains being laid on are very unlikely to be an option on the evening

Note 2: There is a scheduled train strike for Wednesday 5 October which will impact you if you were planning on staying in Ipswich overnight. On previous strike days there have been no regional trains running, with hourly services to London from Ipswich. Greater Anglia, however, do advise people not to travel on strike days. Ipswich station is only 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the ground. As noted above, unless Greater Anglia announce an additional service, it is not possible to get back to Cambridge after the game. Also, there are unlikely to be trains running from Ipswich to Cambridge on Wednesday due to the train strike. It may be possible to travel on Wednesday via London, but do check train timetables once announced, noting that Greater Anglia advise people not to travel on strike days. If you do travel to the game by rail, trains leave Cambridge at 47 minutes past the hour (46 minutes for the 16:46 and 17:46), arriving into Ipswich one hour 15 minutes later. There are ticket checks on all mainline trains and ticket barriers at Ipswich.

OFFICIAL AWAY PUB The Station Hotel is opposite the station, and is the official away pub. It has a garden and TV screens, and up to four beers on handpump, mostly from the Greene King stable. Most pubs immediately around the ground are for home fans only, and few pubs around the town, if any, will welcome groups of away fans, especially wearing away team colours. As always, couples, families and older people will find it a bit easier to slip into a town centre pub for a quiet beer or two. Note that, on a match-by-match basis, police may designate other pubs in the town centre as home fans only. This is more likely nowadays as there have been a number of pub closures in the immediate area around the stadium. There is a FanZone marquee and entertainment zone at the stadium, but this is strictly open to home fans only. There are ticket checks at the door. Website thestationhotelipswich.co.uk/

NEED CASH? The nearest cash machines to the stadium are a 5-10 minute walk away, (a) at the railway station, (b) at the Cardinal Park leisure facility (which has a number of chain restaurants, plus a KFC and a McDonalds), and (c) throughout the town centre. Note that the stadium itself is now a cashless stadium, other than at the club shop and programme kiosks.

STADIUM • CASHLESS STADIUM As noted above, Portman Road is now a cashless stadium with the exception of the club shop, Planet Blue, and the programme kiosks where cash payments are still accepted.

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME The 68-page matchday programme, priced at £3.50, can be purchased outside the stadium from the blue, tardis-like kiosks. Cash payments will be accepted for programmes. Programmes are not for sale inside the ground.

SECURITY As at most away grounds, you can expect to be searched prior to entering the ground. Ipswich Town also uses a trained search dog and some stewards now wear body cameras. • BAGS Large bags will not be permitted to be taken into the stadium. By way of guidance, nothing larger than a standard carrier bag will be allowed. There are no facilities to leave bags.

SEATING Portman Road is a traditional ground, with 4 separate stands. The away end is blocks V1 and V2 of the Cobbold Stand, and for this game block E. This gives you a good side-stand upper-tier view of the action, though it is an older stand, which celebrated its 50th birthday last season. Ambulant disabled fans, who require limited stepped access, will be seated within block S of the lower tier of the Cobbold Stand – this is an away fans block. Ambulant disabled supporters wishing to sit in the upper tier can do so but please note that there is no lift access or accessible toilet facility in this area. As we do not have wheelchair spaces in the Cobbold Stand, wheelchair users are located with home fans in the Magnus Group West Stand. Four spaces are available • TICKETING Note that this fixture is all ticket for away fans, with no sales on the day. Adult tickets are priced at £27.00 for block V1/V2 and £30 for block E in the upper tier of the Cobbold Stand. Adult tickets for ambulant disabled fans (block S, Cobbold Stand) are priced at £23.00 with adult tickets for wheelchair users (Magnus Group West Stand) priced at £20.00. These tickets include a carer. Concession prices are available in all areas for Seniors over 65, under 23s and under 19s. Ambulant disabled supporters wanting to go in the upper tier pay the block V1/V2/E price. The away ticket office in Portman Road (next to the away turnstiles) will be open on matchday to deal with any queries.

ACCESSIBLE TOILET AND BABY CHANGING FACILITY Accessible toilets are on the concourse of the lower tier of the Cobbold Stand. A baby changing facility can be found in the ladies toilets in the lower tier of block E. •

HUNGRY OR THIRSTY? Note that all kiosks are cashless. Card and contactless will be accepted. Food and drink facilities are what you’d expect (pies, burgers, confectionery etc). Alcohol availability in the away end is determined on a match-by-match basis.  Food and drink (alcohol if available) prices are as follows:

SMOKING POLICY Portman Road is a no smoking stadium. This includes e-cigarettes. Anyone found smoking will be ejected from the ground. For anyone considering leaving the stadium, note that no re-admission to the ground is permitted. •

FLAGS/BANNERS Subject to space, flags and banners are allowed in the away end. These will need to be fire certificated. For questions relating to this contact Neil McCluskey on neil.mccluskey@itfc.co.uk. •

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SELFIE STICKS Musical instruments and selfie sticks are not allowed in the away end. •

PYROTECHNICS As with all grounds and to comply with legislation, the use of pyrotechnics or even trying to get them into the stadium is a criminal offence and will not be tolerated. •

PUSHCHAIRS Pushchairs are not allowed into the stadium. No storage is available so they will need to be left in your car.

DISABLED FANS The Club has 10 radio headsets available to supporters with visual impairments ran through Soccer Sight, who provide dedicated descriptive commentary allowing the supporter to sit anywhere in the stadium. If you would like to reserve headsets or you have any special requirements please contact Ipswich’s Disability Liaison Officer Lee Smith on lee.smith@itfc.co.uk or 01473 400556.

STAMP IT OUT Racism or discrimination of any form is not OK, ‘Not Today or Any Day’ and supporters are reminded that instances of discriminatory or prejudiced behaviour will not be tolerated at any EFL game.

Ipswich Town Football Club takes a zero-tolerance stance on any form of racial, homophobic or prejudiced behaviour. Supporters can report any incident instantly that they feel needs attention by texting the anonymous ‘Stamp it Out’ number on 07834 439429 (standard text rate applies). All reports will be handled in the strictest confidence. You can also report any discrimination or anti-social behaviour to Kick it Out using the Kick It Out app which is available to download from the App Store or Google Play, or via: Facebook /kickitoutofficial; Twitter @kickitout; email info@kickitout.org; phone 0800 169 9414. Alternatively, our customer services can be contacted on customerservice@itfc.co.uk.

If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: 

Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Rail works-:            NETWORK RAIL

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         AA TRAVEL NEWS

ROAD INFORMATION -:  NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.

If you are following Cambridge United to Morecambe on Saturday see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey. If you need more information the contact details are below

Address - The Mazuma Stadium, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB

Email    reception@morecambefc.com

Contact Number

General Enquiries/Reception  01524 411797 option 0

Ticket booking line & Enquiries  01524 411797 option 3

For further information see - www.aroundthegrounds.org/grounds-hub/efl-league-one/the-mazuma-stadium/

Post Code for Sat Nav: LA4 4TB
If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: 

Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Rail works-:            NETWORK RAIL

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         AA TRAVEL NEWS

ROAD INFORMATION -:  NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.

This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Barnsley. it is nearly thirty years since the sides last played each other at the Abbey Stadium.

We also pay respects to our former monarch Queen Elizabeth. During this moment whatever your views please allow this tribute to take place respectfully. There are many different views but for a short period of time let us as a club come together by sharing a period of silence.

Last month figures from across football came together to launch the EFL’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ‘Together’.

The strategy sets out a clear, five-year vision for the EFL and its Clubs to reflect and represent the communities they serve.
The new strategy will unite all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the season, and EFL Clubs’ kits will display the Together sleeve badge throughout the campaign.

Core to the Together strategy is the need to work collaboratively and a desire to provide everyone with the same opportunity to succeed, and it serves as a reminder that, while progress has been made, there is still much to do to enact positive change across the country.

Objectives of the strategy include:
· ensuring the workforce is representative and reflective of the communities EFL Clubs represent
· improving the diversity of supporters attending EFL matches
· challenging discrimination and behaviour both in the stands and social media
· establishing a path for continual EDI developments for Clubs
· improving the understanding of EDI across the game

One of groups helping to shape this strategy has been Fans for Diversity. They have helped the club and myself during recent years to help make the first steps towards Cambridge United being more equal, diverse, inclusive and welcoming of everyone. Our aim is to be the most welcoming and friendly club.

David McArdle, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the EFL: Hi, I’m David McArdle, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the EFL. Today has been a really exciting time for the EFL. We launched our first ever strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is named Together. So it really sets out the next five years for the EFL and what we want to see the path look like.
Michael Seeraj, Head of EDI at Charlton Athletic FC and Charlton Athletic FC Community Trust: It’s great to be at an event and in a room with so many passionate EDI professionals and Clubs and governing bodies who are so committed to EDI. And I’m really excited about how the EFL are going to work with the Clubs to drive it forward.
Simone Pound, Director of EDI at the Professional Footballers Association: It’s really timely. I think the EFL have got a real opportunity here to demonstrate to its Clubs that there is a very clear strategy around EDI that everybody can follow and work together to co-ordinate.
Anwar Uddin, Campaign Manager at Fans For Diversity: To move forward, to achieve progress, you need guidelines, you need direction. Sometimes people say football has changed for the better or for the worse, but how do we know that? Where are our points of measure? And actually I think this strategy does that.
Sanjay Bhandari, Chair at Kick It Out: There is a challenge, but the challenge is also an opportunity. There are lots of local communities that maybe don’t feel they belong in football – those are opportunities to engage with local communities and to make them feel that football is a place for them. The best place to deliver that is the EFL, because it’s 72 Clubs the length and breadth of the country, it’s the arteries English football.
Simone Pound, Director of EDI at the Professional Footballers Association: Everyone’s got a part to play to ensure the game is a fairer, more inclusive space. We can only achieve that if we’re working together.
Anwar Uddin, Campaign Manager at Fans For Diversity: And actually make sure that in five or 10 years’ time, when we look back, we are seeing genuine progress.
Sanjay Bhandari, Chair at Kick It Out: We won’t be able to deliver the change that we want to deliver unless we do it together.

Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Burton Albion match are included in the slideshow
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Simon King took the photographs 

Lincoln supporter photos can be seen here

This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Lincoln City to the Abbey Stadium. In particular I welcome Alan Long the clubs SLO who helps me and offers support and guidance

Cambridge United do not want any supporters being banned from matches for making a one-off mistake. However, the rules over the summer following the behaviour of some supporters at other clubs and their implications have changed immensely.
Over the years many thousands of fans have entered onto the pitch with nothing but good intentions in a moment of celebration. But in the eyes of the law that doesn’t matter – it’s illegal and the law won’t discriminate. You may get a long club ban, a criminal record and a Football Banning Order (FBO).

There’s an important distinction to be made between clubs bans and FBOs. The former is, in effect, a private business banning you from their premises. A waste of a season ticket, and you’ll not see your team in person for a period of time.

FBOs are very serious and can be imposed by a court following conviction. If you get an FBO you may have to periodically surrender your passport on matchdays and be banned from your team’s city centre. This means not being able to go shopping on a Saturday or abroad for a holiday because you once ran onto the pitch? It has happened

When individual supporters are charged with pitch incursions, it is against the law, and yes, it can affect your employment and educational opportunities.

It’s also worth noting that, while there might have been a tradition of celebratory incursions in decades past, many of those took place before it was a criminal offence to enter the pitch.

Other measures discussed relate to alcohol sales around grounds or having netting laid out across the first few rows. Both are possible outcomes which will make watching football worse. And that’s before you even get to option like full stadium closures or points deductions.

Not every fan will agree with this but if they don’t take notice and enter the field of play, they are responsible for the negative consequences that may follow. And sadly, the majority of fans in the stands would suffer from the actions of a minority on the pitch.

There’s also been incidents concerning the letting off of smoke bombs. Some supporters feel they add to the experience, atmosphere and spectacle of matches. As with going onto the pitch letting off a flare is a criminal offence. Possession of a smoke bomb or flare is itself a crime even if attempting to enter a stadium with one. This can also include possession en route to the match. The law doesn’t actually distinguish between smoke bombs, flares or fireworks either.

There are regular instances of supporters being prosecuted in court, then given three year Football Banning Orders, as well as bans handed out by the clubs themselves.

During the summer Cambridge United has had to install new cameras around the ground. They are now able to track events and record them for playing back later and possibly being used in any future prosecution. Please don’t take the risk.

We want you supporting the team inside the stadium and not from outside.

Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Burton Albion match are included in the slideshow below
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Simon King took the photographs 

Burton supporter photos can be seen here

Cambridge United & Arsenal supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the match on the 30 August included the slideshow below
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Simon King took the photographs 

This evening we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Southampton to the Abbey Stadium for tonight’s Carabao Cup tie. Previously, the U’s have only competed against Southampton U21’s sides but never the first team. I believe after tonight’s match the only club we haven’t played in a completive first team match would be against Liverpool.

The Away Travel is being organised again this season. We would like to thank East Sussex U’s for their continued sponsorship and support again this season. It really helps if we are able to find sponsors for the service. The costs this year have gone up and the cost of living is also biting into people’s income. The travel organisers are trying to keep prices as low as possible and will continue to do so for as long as possible.

If you want more information about away travel sponsorship or travelling ring 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com

Every single supporter travelling and following the side away from home is appreciated whoever we are playing against. Mark Bonner said at the end of the last season “The players often comment on the number of supporters we have been taking to away games and the quality of the support we have received”

During the summer there has been a lot of work undertaken in a short period of time. Not all of the work has been completed yet due to equipment not arriving within timescales or still being planned for completion. One area that has been finished is the LittleAqua Junior U's Kids' Zone. It is open at 1pm on Saturday matchdays and feedback has been really positive. If you are coming to a match with children or grandchildren don’t miss taking them to the zone. There are inflatable goals and garden games in addition to the opportunity to meet first team players

Supporters can lift the team and provide its energy You can contact me by ringing 07703 274034 email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk You can follow me by twitter @SLOCamUTD Website https://www.slocamutd.org/ Enjoy the Match - Be Loud, Be Proud and stay United

Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Southampton match included the slideshow below
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Simon King took the photographs 

Southampton supporter photos can be seen here

If you are following Cambridge United to  Charlton on Saturday see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey. If you need more information the contact details are below

Contact Information Charlton Athletic Football Club
The Valley
Floyd Road
Charlton
SE7 8BL
Switchboard 020 8333 4000
Ticket Office 03330 14 44 44
Website        www.cafc.co.uk

The Valley is located in south-east London and is very accessible by both car and public transport. The post code is SE7 8BL and you can plan your driving route to the stadium by clicking here. 

You can park at The Valley for £30+VAT per match and you can find out more information about stadium parking by emailing sales@cafc.co.uk. 

Charlton station is the nearest train station, and is just a three-minute walk from The Valley. Charlton station is accessible on the London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross Dartford and Gillingham lines. Work is currently being carried out at London Bridge, so please plan your journey in advance.

London Buses 472, 486, 161, 177, 180 and 380 also stop near to The Valley and the closest tube station is North Greenwich at the 02 Arena.

North Greenwich is served by the Jubilee Line and London buses can be boarded from here, which take around 10 minutes to reach The Valley. Click here to view an interactive bus map.

Recommended Pub

We would like to introduce ourselves as the away supporters Pub/Hotel for Charlton Athletic Fc. We are a 10 Min walk from the Charlton Ground going towards Greenwich.

We have a large bar and we would enjoy taking good care of your away supporters on Saturday 20th August 2022. We offer a free buffet on the day for supporters.

The nearest station to us is Westcombe Park Station a 2 min walk away.

Our nearest underground station is North Greenwich a 20 min walk from us, or short bus ride.

We look forward to having the supporters here.

Angerstein Hotel
108 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0LE
Tel: 0208 293 5695
FB: @Angersteinhotel
Instagram: @angersteinhote1official
Twitter: @AngersteinHote1

If you are going to the match against Portsmouth on Tuesday we hope the information below will help you.

Download the file below or read it on line. The information is supplied by Portsmouth

Stadium Address
Portsmouth Football Club 
Fratton Park 
Portsmouth 
PO4 8RA

Phone:  0345 646 1898
Fax:  (023) 9273 4129 
Textphone:  18001 023 9273 1204 (via BT Text Relay). Alternatively, if you have a smart phone which has MMS capability, use the email address below in place of the telephone number to contact us. 
Email:   info@pompeyfc.co.uk
Head Office Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm 
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Getting to Fratton Park

From the west/midlands:
Continue along the M27 eastbound (ignoring the M275 turn off for Portsmouth city centre) on to the A27. At the junction with the A2030 turn right towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually you will see the ground in front of you.

From the M25:
Continue along the A3 southbound, which becomes the A3(M) and then joins the A27 westbound. At the junction with the A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually you will see the ground in front of you.

From the east (Sussex): 
Continue along the A27 westbound. At the junction with the A2030 turn left towards Southsea/Fratton. Continue along the A2030 and eventually you will see the ground in front of you.

Highways England Website click here   to check  for any roadworks etc 

​There is limited parking around Fratton Park and please note that parking restrictions might be in place in the roads around the stadium on a matchday.

Entrance to the club car park is via Anson Road, off Rodney Road. The postcode is PO4 8SX.

Spaces are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and a charge of £10 per vehicle will be made.
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There is no entitlement to a specific space and stewards will allocate parking according to operational need.

The nearest train station is Fratton Station.
Once at Fratton Station, exit via the footbridge and turn left onto Goldsmith Avenue. Continue along for approximately ten minute walk and Frogmore Road is on your left. Fratton Park is situated at the bottom.
Click here for more information on Fratton station. 

There are Kentucky, McDonald's and pizza places all around the stadium.

Best pub for visiting fans is Good Companion link below
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/good-companion/

​If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to email info@pompeyfc.co.uk. Enjoy the game! 

If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: 

Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Rail works-:            NETWORK RAIL

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         AA TRAVEL NEWS

ROAD INFORMATION -:  NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.

This afternoon sees the beginning of a new season and its first competitive match at the Abbey Stadium. We welcome all Cambridge United supporters returning for the first time since April. Every new season begins with expectation, optimism and excitement for supporters.  The past two seasons have been special and with everyone working together we can help ensure this one will be no different. We can all help throughout the coming months by supporting the team and all the staff.

We also welcome the supporters, officials and staff from MK Dons. We hope you had a safe journey here and return home safely after the match 
This summer’s season ticket sales have broken all records. Financially, it is a difficult period for many families and individuals. Everyone at Cambridge United really appreciates both your loyalty and support at this time. The past season created so many good memories hopefully the new one will create even better ones. Although the season has started it is still not too late to purchase a season ticket.  

There will also be many new families and individuals attending today for the first time. We hope you all enjoy the live matchday experience and the improved facilities around the ground. The atmosphere and the passion of live football cannot be bettered.  

It has been a busy summer improving supporter facilities around the stadium and during the next few months there will be even more work undertaken. In particular we are working hard to achieve a solution for supporters in the Newmarket Road End. Hopefully, there will be positive news coming shortly. Nothing is guaranteed but we really do hope to see movement after so many years of trying to find solutions 

One of the improvements mentioned and now completed is the creation of a Family Area outside the club shop. If you attend with children, then please take the time to see what is going on in it. The Family area will be open on afternoon matchdays and will provide activities for all the family to take part. The match day experience is nowadays about more than the 90 minutes of the game taking place. It needs to compete and better what is on offer elsewhere. The time pre-match and post-match needs to become an event in itself.  

You can contact me by ringing 07703 274034 or email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk
You can follow me by Twitter @SLOCamUTD Website https://www.slocamutd.org/

Enjoy the Match - Be Loud, Be Proud and stay United

If you are going to the match on Saturday please see the information below.

We hope it will help you on your journey.

The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.

On line tickets can be bought on line here for this event. It will end on 24 Feb 2022 at 21:00.

The VISITOR INFORMATION below is sourced from the Oxford United website page www.oufc.co.uk/tickets/visiting-fans/

Official website: www.oufc.co.uk
Ticket office: 01865 337533 ticketoffice@oufc.co.uk
Match day hospitality: 01865 337513
Supporter Liaison Officer: ataylor@oufc.co.uk

TICKETS
The visiting club manages advance ticket sales for the away end, including tickets for the thirteen wheelchair bays. If a match is not designated “all-ticket”, any remaining tickets can be purchased on match day from the away ticket office in the North Stand, which is also the collection point for pre-ordered tickets. It is ope from 1.30pm (6.45pm for evening games). Cash and card are accepted. Please check with the visiting club for details of availability.

GETTING TO THE STADIUM
By Car
The stadium is signposted on all major approach roads to Oxford with the brown “attraction” signs and a football icon. For Satnavs, use postcode OX4 4XP. Away supporters should head for car park B1, opposite the VUE cinema.

By Train/Bus
The nearest station is Oxford (OXF). If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. Oxford Station is approximately five miles from the stadium.

Buses
From Oxford City Centre the 3A runs every half hour from bus stop E1 near the new Westgate shopping centre (https://w3w.co/trendy.lush.owls). It stops at Grenoble Road on the south side of the stadium. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm.
(See https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services/OXBC/3?date=2022-07-18&direction=outbound)
From Oxford Station both the City5 and Stagecoach1 bus services run every 5 minutes to Sandy Lane West. 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)
These services are not operated by the football club and are subject to change: please check https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services for up to date information before setting off.
Taxis will take around 20 minutes to get to the ground from Oxford station and will usually cost around £15-£20.

Parking
The stadium has unreserved spaces for around 2,000 cars at each game. Parking is free of charge and on a first come, first served basis. Away supporters should head for west car park B1 or B2. If these are full you will be directed to the overflow carpark which is past the VUE cinema and club shop.

Note that after most matches there is a security gate in place behind the North Stand which prevents direct access from the away end to the East car parks.
Offsite Parking
There is some road parking near the ground with spaces between the stadium and the Watlington Road roundabout. Supporters should respect the residents’ only schemes that operate in the nearby streets, as well as the double yellow lines on approach roads. The restrictions apply to the wide grass verges as well as the roads.

FANS’ PARKING TIP
Arrive as early as possible to get a parking space – there is only one road into the site, so the queues can become lengthy as kick-off approaches. We share the car park with other facilities on the complex, including a cinema and bowling alley, and there can be a wait to exit the car park after the match.  Be very careful with road parking and do not park on the grass verges – you will be very likely to get a parking ticket.

Disabled Supporters
There are thirteen wheelchair bays on a raised platform in the away section, all with excellent views of the pitch. The away concourse has an accessible toilet (stewards have RADAR keys), and low level counters serving hot and cold food and drink.
There are several marked blue badge bays near to each stand on a first come, first served basis. The most convenient for away supporters is in the north-west corner, accessed through car park B1 (https://w3w.co/such.casual.tune).

Welcome - Here to help
Throughout your matchday, Oxford United’s approachable staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have. We have a team of uniformed Matchday Ambassadors to help you with your visit when you arrive. Inside the stadium our stewards will provide assistance and advice.   

Inside the stadium
Away fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. There is no standing area.
Supporters may be permitted to bring musical instruments into the ground if they obtain prior permission from the Safety Officer. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk.

Smoking
The stadium is a smoke-free zone: and smoking or the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted inside the stadium. There is usually a smoking pen available for use at half-time only.   

Sensory rooms
For young people under 23 who need to take some time out, we have a specially equipped sensory area. Speak to a steward if you need to use this facility, or to find out more contact our Disability Liaison Officer ataylor@oufc.co.uk
 For further information for disabled supporters, CLICK HERE

Anti-Social Behaviour
Oxford United Football Club operates a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour in any form and expects all supporters to treat each other with respect at Grenoble Road. If you wish to report any incident of anti-social behaviour, either speak to the nearest steward or use our “Report It” line.

Where to Eat and Drink
At the stadium there are concessions in each concourse selling hot and cold food (including burgers and excellent pies) and drinks. There are also outlets in the car park, usually located by the south-west and south-east corners of the ground. Note these operate cashless payment.
Across the road from the car park is the Ozone complex. There are several venues which welcome both home and away fans (for high-profile matches this may be reviewed, so we suggest you call ahead if in doubt) these include:

Frankie and Benny’s: bar and restaurant (pre-booking advised for meals) 01865 778309
Hollywood Bowl: bar and bar food menu, https://www.facebook.com/HWBOxford/
Refueling Bar at Gravitee Golf (1st floor): bar and pizzas, hotdogs. 10am – 11pm (01865 952646)
Vue Cinema foyer (2nd floor): soft drinks and takeaway snacks including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.  

Pubs
Home and away fans are usually welcome at the following pubs (for high-profile matches this may be reviewed, so we always suggest you give the pub a call if in doubt).
The Catherine Wheel in Sandford (OX4 4YP) serves food (Indian is their specialty) and a large selection of beers with real ale. Usually open from 12noon on matchdays. It’s a 20-minute walk to the stadium.  Call them on 01865 580226 for reservation or further details. (https://www.facebook.com/TCWSANDFORD)
The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. There is on-site car parking and it is then a 20-minute walk to the stadium (01865 779341).
The Golden Ball in Littlemore (OX4 4LQ) also serves food and has a beer garden and parking (01865 806558). It’s around a 15 minute walk to the stadium.

FANS’ FOOD TIP
If you want something quick and easy, the burgers and the bacon rolls from the van in the south-west corner of the car park are freshly-made.

Hotels
Express Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton are both located on the complex. Their restaurants and bars are for closed to non-residents on matchdays.

Cash Machine
A cash machine is located beside the VUE cinema. Please note there is a fee for using this machine.

Oxford United Souvenirs
Programme
Your trip would not be complete without a copy of our award-winning programme, which has excellent in-depth features on the visiting team. It costs £4 and is available from the away ticket office (cash) or the club shop (cash or card).

Club Shop
The club shop is located behind the VUE cinema, opposite the entrance to the overflow car park. It stocks the matchday programme plus a wide range of replica kit, leisure wear, scarves, hats and gifts. Open on matchdays from 11-3 and for an hour after the final whistle (10-19:45 for evening matches).
www.oufcshop.co.uk  01865 747231   

Fan Stalls
Sue and Michael run fan stalls outside the main reception doors of the South Stand. Sue stocks the current matchday programme; 50/50 (half time draw) tickets; a wide selection of souvenir badges and many other items of OUFC memorabilia.  Michael has an extensive range of past programmes for home and away matches; team sheets; books and memorabilia (cash or card). Michael welcomes donations of Oxford United programmes.

This Away Supporters Guide has been compiled by Oxford United Supporters’ Panel #bythefansforthefans.
Email ouspinfo@gmail.com
Twitter @OUFCSP
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Feedback
Here at Oxford United, we want to make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible. We’d love to know your thoughts on how well we’ve achieved that goal and what you think we can do better to improve your experience (off the pitch) in future. Please email feedback@oufc.co.uk or the Supporters’ Panel ouspinfo@gmail.com

MATCH DAY TIMINGS
(For a 3pm Kick off)
11:00am Club shop opens
1pm Hospitality opens
1.30pm Turnstiles open
2pm Teams announced see @oufcofficial
2.15pm Teams out to warm up
2.55pm Teams and mascots enter the pitch
3pm Kick off
3.45pm Half time
4pm Second half
4.45pm Final whistle
Club shop re-opens for one hour (Saturdays only)

OXFORD UNITED FACTS
Ground: Kassam Stadium
Capacity: 12,500
Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP
Year opened: 2001

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The following article was published by the FSA on the 25th July 2022 https://thefsa.org.uk

At the end of last season pitch incursions were all over our screens, occurring in the Premier League, EFL play-offs and in the National League. On a number of occasions we saw managers or players antagonised, or even assaulted, as in the awful case of Billy Sharp.

This week we’ve joined up with the leagues and players to, once again, make clear our view on this subject – the stands are for supporters and the pitch is for the players.

Fans should not enter the field of play and there are many good reasons for that…

1. It’s illegal and punishments can be very severeWe know that many thousands of fans over the years have entered the field of play with nothing but good intentions in a moment of celebration. But in the eyes of the law it doesn’t matter – it’s illegal and the law doesn’t discriminate.

You could get a very long club ban, a criminal record and a Football Banning Order (FBO).

There’s an important distinction to be made between clubs bans and FBOs too. The former is, in effect, a private business banning you from their premises. A total waste of a season ticket, and you’ll not see your team in person for a while, but that’s more or less it.

FBOs are very serious and can be imposed by a court following conviction. If you get an FBO you may have to periodically surrender your passport on matchdays and be banned from your team’s city centre. Imagine not being able to go shopping on a Saturday or abroad for a holiday because you once ran onto the pitch? It’s a very real possibility.

When individual supporters are charged with pitch incursions we often pick up the pieces, explaining to fans that yes, it is against the law, and yes, it will affect your employment and educational opportunities.

It’s also worth noting that, while there might have been a tradition of celebratory incursions in decades past, many of those took place before it was a criminal offence to enter the pitch.

2. It’s not fair on playersAs the saying goes, football without fans is nothing, but football without players ain’t up to much either – we have to listen to their voices too.

We’ve talked to the PFA and they understand that 99.99% of fans have nothing but good intentions but players are understandably worried about that one idiot getting to them.

If hundreds, or even thousands of fans, flood onto the pitch all it takes is for one moron to cause problems for everyone. You might run on to celebrate but can you guarantee every single person who jumps on the pitch has good intentions? No.
Billy Sharp’s attacker at the City Ground was rightly jailed, but even at the lesser end of incidents, individuals or small groups surrounding and mocking the opposition on the pitch isn’t right. Do it from the stands, that’s your choice, but the pitch isn’t the place for it.

Losing a play-off semi-final, or relegation decider, can be a career defining moment and the last thing a player wants is to have an opposition fan rubbing salt in the wound. Players and managers have a fundamental right to leave the pitch without being attacked or antagonised.

3. Wider consequencesThere’s an unwritten behavioural pact that we all benefit from – stay off the pitch and crowd management restrictions will be much lighter touch. If that pact breaks down football will be worse for us all as rules will tighten.
We’ve met with the authorities on this – government, police, football leagues – and there is no doubt in our mind that there will be future consequences if we see a repeat of last season’s incursions. It’s not an empty threat.
The Safety Advisory Group at York City last season cut capacity from 8,500 to 7,500 following a pitch incursion. That’s a 12% capacity reduction. Replicate that in a larger stadium and huge numbers could be excluded from going to the match.
Other measures we’ve heard mooted relate to alcohol sales around grounds or netting laid out across the first few rows. Both are possible outcomes which make football worse. And that’s before you even get to ‘nuclear’ options like full stadium closures or points deductions.

Not every fan will agree with our position on this issue but if they don’t take notice and enter the field of play they are responsible for the negative consequences which follow. And sadly, the majority of fans in the stands would suffer from the actions of a minority on the pitch.

Do not be the supporter whose action punishes your fellow fans.

• Further reading: Flare play – pyro and the law

The 2022/2023 season kicked off against MK Dons on the 30th July at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1

Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below
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Simon King took the photographs 

MK Dons supporters photos can be seen here

We offer our free ‘Audio For All’ service to both home and visiting supporters. Many people can benefit from this service, including those with a visual impairment, additional sensory needs, and the elderly.  Our audio-descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium aims to be inclusive to all.  

Volunteer fans of Cambridge United Football Club provide this free service. They have been expertly trained and are into their tenth season of providing a highly professional, neutral and entertaining match description.
 
The service is broadcast to all parts of the stadium. Service users with a visual impairment must have a personal assistant with them to comply with ground regulations.  

Advance pre-booking for ‘Audio for All’ is required.
Matchday Admission cost is at the concessionary rate, and admission is free for personal assistants.

We recommend that anyone wanting to use the service speaks to a ticket office member of staff personally, rather than book tickets online. This is the only way to guarantee the best help in getting the right location within the stadium, ticket price, and the free ticket for a personal assistant.  
The ‘Audio For All’ service should be pre-booked in advance of the match by contacting Nick Parker on 07929 589925, or email: nick.parker56@googlemail.com 

Alternatively, you can contact us via the form below  

Please note- The kits use a single earpiece. If you would like to use your own headset most standard headphones will fit the units socket

If you need transport to the Abbey Stadium please click here for information about booking a taxi or alternative transport to the Abbey Stadium on match and non match days click here

New Fan Engagement Pod with Comment from Kevin Rye

@CambridgeUtdFC Dave Matthews-Jones and Doncaster Rovers COO Shaun Lockwood on how they're setting up their Shadow Boards

Listen to the podcast discussion via the link below or read Kevin Rye thoughts here

https://lnkd.in/egYJhZYd

"Turn left at the lights, follow the path, 4th bridge down!" , a phrase commonly given to direct away fans to the South Stand. 

Having been an Abbey Helper since 2020 (two games before lockdown) last season was my first full season and found the experience very enjoyable.. Apart from directing fans off the bus to the away end , the main role is be the first contact fans (home and away) have upon arrival at the Abbey Stadium, so is good to make a first impression. So a smile and a welcome always goes down well. And other than asking for directions to the South Stand (away fans) or the main stand (home fans, normally first timers) the most common question is where's the pub! However as the main point is to get the fans in the ground, "it's the old turn left..." 

I feel the best bit of the job is meeting the fans, both home and away. As in someway you are representing the club. Most are friendly and approachable, some more than others. 

So an enjoyable experience and worth recommending, if you don't mind missing the first few minutes of the match! (Think Lincoln were already 2 up by the time I got to my place in the Habbin!)