Exeter City's head to the Kassam Stadium for the first match of 2023 on Sunday in a 3pm kick-off against Oxford United.
The match is City's second trip to Oxford, after November's defeat in the Emirates FA Cup.
Making the trip? Check out all you need to know!
Match Tickets
Tickets are now off sale for City's trip to face Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday, January 1 in a 3pm kick-off and the match will now be pay on the day at Oxford.
375 tickets have been sold in advance for City's third meeting with Oxford this season, meaning there is plenty of on the day availability.
The pay on the day prices:
- Adult: £28
- Over-65: £20
- 18-21: £20
- Under-18: £17
- Under-13: £13
- Under-7: £9
Away ticket collections will be from the Planet IT North Stand ticket office from 1.30pm on the day of the game.
The Stadium
- Name: Kassam Stadium
- Opened: 2001
- Capacity: 12,500
- Address: Grenoble Rd, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XP
Oxford United moved to the Kassam Stadium in 2001 after leaving the Manor Ground. The stadium is named after former Club Chairman Firoz Kassam and is located on the outskirts of Oxford.
The ground only has three side but has a capacity of 12,500!
How to get there
By Car
The postcode for the Kassam Stadium is OX4 4XP and will take around 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours to get there depending on traffic.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, is available for City's trip to Oxford.
- The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 9.30am for a fare of £32
Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.
Currently Grecian Travel can only be booked directly.
For more information or to book please contact John Bishop on 07904 036334 or by email at: john.bishop760@btinternet.com (after 6pm).
Parking
There is free parking for 2,000 vehicles at the stadium on a first come first serve basis, with free parking also along Grenoble Road adjacent to the ground.
Away supporters should head for car park B1, opposite the VUE cinema.
At the Stadium
Welcome - Here to help
Throughout your matchday, Oxford United’s approachable staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have. They have a team of uniformed Matchday Ambassadors to help you with your visit when you arrive. Inside the stadium the 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.
Food 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
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.
Cash Machine
A cash machine is located beside the VUE cinema. Please note there is a fee for using this machine.
Pubs for Away Fans
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 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.
Total Distance
The total distance from Exeter is 155 miles and will take around 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours to get there depending on traffic.
